A constantly evolving canvas

Edit The Hindu 16 Nov 2016
For an artist, the act of creation stems from an inbuilt desire to physically manifest their thoughts, ideas and feelings ... The artist draws inspiration from the delicate lines of a miniature painting, abstract expressionism, geometric patterns of neo-plasticism, repetitive patterns of architectural screens, as well as her grandmother’s saris ... Like any other creative mind, the artist views all her work as her children....

De Kooning painting fetches record $66.3M in NYC

Edit Atlanta Journal 16 Nov 2016
De Kooning's "Untitled XXV" was executed during a burst of creativity in the mid-1970s, following a dry spell in the late 1960s, when the artist produced a series of large paintings that were inspired by the landscape of Louse Point in Springs, New York, a bucolic hamlet in East Hampton where he moved to in 1963 ... and that gave him inspiration, but also his arrival in Springs where he designed and built his own studio....

De Kooning painting fetches record $66.3M in New York City

Edit The Florida Times Union 16 Nov 2016
De Kooning’s “Untitled XXV” was executed during a burst of creativity in the mid-1970s, following a dry spell in the late 1960s, when the artist produced a series of large paintings that were inspired by the landscape of Louse Point in Springs, New York, a bucolic hamlet in East Hampton where he moved to in 1963 ... It’s an auction record for a work by a living European artist....

Restoring a Historic Athens Neighborhood, One House at a Time

Edit CityLab 16 Nov 2016
That’s the rationale behind a small but inspiring art project in Athens, Greece ... The group has already taken over a grand but threatened neoclassical building (with the landlord’s permission) for use as an artistic and social center ... The group can facilitate and streamline the restoration process for landlords, at the same time proposing and shepherding these buildings toward artistic community-friendly uses....

Artists travel 13,000 kms to highlight weaving traditions

Edit Deccan Herald 16 Nov 2016
In a bid to highlight social significance of ‘yarn weaving’, Delhi-based artists Rahul Chaudhary and Pankaj Saroj have embarked on a journey to highlight the relevance of dying weaving traditions of India ... One of the major stops for the artists will be tea stalls at various venues ... During their journey, the artist will “Yarn-bomb” public spots and create art installations to attract people....

Scoring a political point

Edit The Hindu 16 Nov 2016
Eventually, this film about young people who join the underground resistance movement, along with Kanal (1957) and Ashes and Diamonds (1958), formed Wajda’s celebrated ‘war trilogy’ ... It’s a fact that points to his own understanding of his form and his belief in cinema’s ability to translate other artistic experiences....

GRAMMY® Nominated Group Above & Beyond Names Ricky Mears Winner of Guitar Center’s Cover Me Program (Guitar Center Inc)

Edit Public Technologies 16 Nov 2016
Guitar Center's Cover Me is one of the retailer's artist discovery programs created to support emerging musicians of all music genres with the tools, opportunities, and platforms they need to be successful in their musical journeys ... Cover Me called on EDM artists from across ... emerging EDM talent and encouraging artists to find their own, unique sound....

Soucheray: If not the Saints, how about craft beer on Ford Fairlane Way

Edit Pioneer Press 16 Nov 2016
With an aging population, that’s just what we need, the geriatric set on adult tricycles trying to find their unit in buildings all the same color, central planning beige ... Even death can’t save us from those seeking money or votes Historically, you cannot find two brands that drove St ... Anthony Yoerg founded Yoerg’s Beer in 1848, brewing beer in the caves across the Wabasha Street Bridge....

Gig: Funk Assassin Live with Ryan Sadri and Anand Bhagat

Edit The Hindu 16 Nov 2016
... an electronica artiste for a unique performance ... His music is inspired by his travels around the world....

Leto receives weekly league accolade (California University of Pennsylvania Athletics)

Edit Public Technologies 16 Nov 2016
Leto registered a combined 26 kills on a .276 hitting percentage and finished with 54 digs over three matches last week against divisional opponents. Last Tuesday, she collected seven kills, 14 digs and three service aces in a 3-0 win versus Seton Hill. Leto then nearly tied her career high in digs on Friday, tallying 26 digs and recording nine kills on a .233 hitting percentage in a 3-1 victory against IUP....

Annie Goerl Named PSAC Central Volleyball Athlete of the Week (Shippensburg University Athletics)

Edit Public Technologies 16 Nov 2016
In a 2-1 week for the Raiders, Goerl became just the sixth Shippensburg University volleyball player in history to join the prestigious 1,000 kills / 1,000 digs club, with 18 kills and 17 digs while hitting .283 ... .179 to go along with 11 digs at UPJ....

'Lost' van Gogh sketchbook a hoax, experts say

Edit WPXI 16 Nov 2016
"I never expected to find something like that ... There is no historical record that van Gogh gave the cafe owners the sketchbook, experts said, adding that the family said they did not own a single drawing from the artist in 1896....

The Voice of Mr Big

Edit The Himalayan 16 Nov 2016
It has been 40 years that he has been producing and making music while performing around the world with different bands as well as a solo artiste ... As a solo artiste “performing alone is a bit scary but it’s a challenge and you can do whatever you like ... I guess I may be inspired by musicians that I used to listen to like Jimi Hendrix, The Beetles, Bob Marley and others....
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