Pasaquan: How a Georgia artist spent 29 years building a 900-foot visionary art world
Eddie Owens Martin, an innovative and unconventional artist, dedicated nearly three decades to transforming his land in Georgia into the vibrant, visionary art space known as Pasaquan. He intricately combined various cultural elements through his painted totems and impressive masonry. After years of exposure and deterioration, the Kohler Foundation intervened with a major restoration, breathing…
Sandro Mamukelashvili, a versatile big man recently signed by the Los Angeles Lakers, showcased his skills for his native Georgia in a recent exhibition game. Following the Los Angeles Lakers' unofficial minicamp in Slovenia, Mamukelashvili left early to participate in Georgia's qualifier games for the 2027 FIBA World Cup. During a recent exhibition match against Israel, Mamukelashvili delivered an impressive performance, scoring 20 points, grabbing six rebounds, dishing out six assists, and recording three steals.
This contribution proved crucial as Georgia triumphed over Israel with a final score of 101-90. Georgia's subsequent qualifier game against Montenegro is scheduled for Friday, followed by a contest against Greece three days later. Although Giannis Antetokounmpo will not be participating in Georgia's games due to Greece's selection, the absence leaves room for Mamukelashvili to potentially start at the power forward position.
The Lakers are also reportedly pursuing Jonathan Kuminga to bolster their roster, but as of now, Mamukelashvili's versatility and adaptability make him a valuable asset for both Georgia and the Lakers.
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