The 'Big Painting' Exhibition in Industrial No Man's Land in Highland Park is Huge

**Lowell** · June-20-14, 09:01 AM

Imagine this. A sculptor with means from New Zealand [Robert Onnes] is gobsmacked by how cheaply a factory is offered in HP and buys it...

...then connects with a well-known god-father of Detroit Cass Corridor art [Robert Sestok] and...

...the result is this major exhibition in a re-purposed abandoned factory in an industrial no-man’s land.

This is easily the biggest [in cultural significance and physical size] art event in recent Detroit history, certainly in this century, with a honor roll of important Detroit artists.

**Lowell** · June-20-14, 09:14 AM

BTW the Facebook page for this event is here.

It is having a 3 day opening, last night was the first. There is gated/guarded parking and a small but very worthwhile $5 admission.

**corktownyuppie** · June-20-14, 09:24 AM

pretty amazing

**DetroiterOnTheWestCoast** · June-20-14, 10:06 AM

Highland Park as the next artist's colony perhaps?

**Lowell** · June-20-14, 10:41 AM

Originally Posted by DetroiterOnTheWestCoast

Highland Park as the next artist's colony perhaps?

There is a degree of fore shadowing in what you write. With the gentrification of the former Cass Corridor arts bohemia and consequent rise in rents artists have moved on. I think Highland Park is a ways away from claiming that crown. But who knows. It has always been the home to many artists.

**Detroitnerd** · June-20-14, 10:48 AM

I had the pleasure of visiting 333 Midland a few weeks ago, while Bob and Jim were getting ready. It was a funny feeling, kind of like going in a time machine back to 2002 at Hastings Street Ballroom.

This is how it begins, doubters. Good luck, Highland Park.

**LEOQUEEN** · June-20-14, 12:43 PM

GREAT SHOW Yesterday!I urge everybody to go experience it….the biggest event around here since KICK OUT THE JAMS!

**acer_ventura** · June-20-14, 04:32 PM

That is incredibly cool. Nice work people! :-)

**KJ5** · June-20-14, 11:37 PM

The Howling Diablos rocked it out in front of my Gary Grimshaw homage/remix painting tonight. The Spaceband, Dark Red and others play tomorrow. There's also an Airstream trailer dubbed The Pink Flamingo selling some really good grub on site. I've had 3 Vietnamese steak sandwiches and Mexican corn on the cob so far. And the mayor of Highland Park was there opening night. It's well worth the trip!