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Overlooked No More: Hettie Anderson, Sculptors’ Model Who Evaded Fame
Her image has been rendered on gold coins and monuments around the United States. But little is known about this Gilded Age model. ...
Holohoax Tales The Haunted Holocaust Museum
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Is art and culture doing enough to help the planet?
Following the UN climate change report this week, dubbed “code red for humanity”, it’s a sure sign we all need to take action. The news is
Exhibitions
Sea World exhibitions “The Mythical Animals in the Forbidden City” (55 yuan), running until Oct. 15, integrates ancient Chinese animal study and classic mythology by digitizing 25 fabled beasts into multimedia works. Argentine conceptual artist Leandro Erlich
Where science and botanical art meet
Cao Zhen caozhen0806@126.com If the “Horizons: The Evolution of Astronomical Observations” exhibition at the Shenzhen Museum taps into the macro universe, then the newly opened botanical scientific illustration exhibition spotlights the biological beauty found
The dep-Art-ment store: New York gets new gallery hub within Barneys former flagship store
New York is getting a major new gallery hub with the launch of Art House in the former Barneys New York flagship store at 660 Madison Avenue this November. The team behind it are Michael Plummer and Jeff Rabin of Artvest advisory—who were formerly co-owners
Kranti Sena men booked for drive to shut out Muslim mehndi artists
Muzaffarnagar: Two days after members of the Hindutva outfit Kranti Sena asked shops in Muzaffarnagar to stop employing Muslim mehndi artists “because they engage in love jihad”, police booked 11 identified and “20-25” unidentified people for rioting and
Intricate, colorful paper-cut sculptures of plants and animals, by Diana Beltr�n Herrera.
Intricate, colorful paper-cut sculptures of plants and animals, by Diana Beltr�n Herrera. ↩︎ Colossal View Post → ...
After commissioning a study of its logo's history, the Salzburg Festival uncovers a Nazi-sympathizing, art-looting past.
After commissioning a study of its logo's history, the Salzburg Festival uncovers a Nazi-sympathizing, art-looting past. ↩︎ The New York Times View Post → ...
San Francisco’s creative class is alive and well—look no further than the ‘big art’ movement
Big art can be a hazardous business. Meredith Winner knows this firsthand. There was the time she broke her ankle halfway through the process of putting together a 80-foot whale out of recycled plastic. The time her team completed a light sculpture in the dark
Performing arts center celebrates expansion
The grand reopening and expansion of Flare Dance and Acrobatics, formerly known as Red
Beeple, crypto, the meme economy: How NFTs have ushered in a bleak chapter of art history
Beeple, crypto, the meme economy: How NFTs have ushered in a bleak chapter of art history Armaan Mumtaz/Senior Staff With the advent of the internet and social media, the art world has long been poised to become increasingly accessible and democratized. Where
Santa Barbara Museum of Art opens rejuvenated lobby and galleries
After extended delays related to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Santa Barbara Museum of Art (SBMA) in California will open its newly renovated main lobby and galleries on 15 August, completing the first two stages of a five-part master plan unveiled in 2015. The
Events and listings: Food, arts, festivals
SINGAPORE - Savour your hunger for food deals, check out an art exhibition, or pick up tips on how to grow and care for airplants. Food & drink Rendang Burger Power Card PHOTO: BURGER KING Burger King and The Singaporean Dream, an interactive card game, have
My Perfect Weekend with Kennie Ting, director of Asian Civilisations Museum
Who:�Kennie Ting, 42, director of the Asian Civilisations Museum, has recently published a book, Director's Choice: Asian Civilisations
Arts Picks: Sewing Discord at the Esplanade, refreshed Life In Edo | Russell Wong In ...
Sewing Discord Woe betide an interested visitor who is not tech-savvy enough to deal with QR codes at this show. There are no captions explaining the works and the information is accessible only in a downloadable PDF file (which is not mobile-friendly and
Judges criticise 'so-called consultation process' for $50 million art gallery
Two Supreme Court judges intervene in the development of a government-funded art gallery slated for Darwin's CBD, urging a development regulator to reject the current proposal. ...
Dobbs paints dire picture of COVID-19 situation in Mississippi
Mississippi's state health officer used some of the strongest language yet to describe the state's battle with the COVID-19's Delta variant, which he says is mainly a plague against the unvaccinated and those under age 50. “It's been kind of a hard time around
Website launched to address issues of rights and responsibilities of artistes in India
A lawyer batted for the protection of artists’ “right to offend” lest they started playing safe, at a programme to mark the launch of a website to safeguard the rights of artistes. “The day the artistes decide to play it safe and sanitise their artistic
Art of the Galaxy, Out of This World at Red Bluff’s Main Event Gallery
Jeff Fennel is an award-winning multi-media artist, working in many disciplines and mediums across the arts. A familiar local artist, he is known for his classical works, as well as his dynamic, multi-dimensional paintings and sculptures on brushed aluminum.
Muskegon art gallery displays 1,000 paper cranes to honor COVID-19 frontline workers
MUSKEGON, MI – A chandelier of 1,000 paper cranes hangs from the ceiling of City Center Arts in downtown Muskegon. The installation was created to honor COVID-19 frontline workers, essential workers and bring awareness to Asian hate crimes. City Center Arts
Greenfield Farmers’ Market partnering with LAVA Center for first Art Market Day
GREENFIELD — The Greenfield Farmers’ Market is partnering with The LAVA Center to offer its first Art Market Day, where customers can find not only their traditional foods, but also various artistic creations for sale. The event will be held Saturday, Aug. 14,
Arts industry unfairly targeted by Covid-restrictions, says Mary Coughlan
The music and wider arts industry is being unfairly targeted by Government in relation to strict ongoing Covid-19 restrictions, the singer Mary Coughlan has said. With the sector increasingly agitated at the sight of thousands of concertgoers returning to gigs
Annual ‘Artists Paint OC’ Event Underway
OCEAN CITY — The Art League of Ocean City’s annual plein air painting event, “Artists Paint OC,” gives the public the opportunity to see the painting process and also collect the art created in the resort. The public is invited to
Pocomoke Artist Turns Talent On Ocean City Utility Boxes
Artist Lamont Hall of Pocomoke City recently turned an
Look inside 2 Art Deco homes that just sold
The homes, several blocks apart on the Far Northwest Side, have original finishes including rounded walls of smooth white plaster. Dennis Rodkin This house on Tonty Avenue sold for $615,000 on August 11. Two houses that both have their original Art
Feds called her a 'con artist.' Why this Phoenix restaurant owner now faces fraud charges
Tracii Hutsona of brunch restaurant Breakfast Bitch in the Cambria Hotel near Roosevelt Row in Phoenix is facing fraud charges involving Joumana Kidd. ...
Underground pop art thrived in East Germany
In the GDR, art was meant to serve the state. Pressure on creative artists grew after the Berlin Wall was built, but pop art still managed to thrive. ...
Admiral Art McDonald on leave, won't return as military chief while government 'reviews' his case: Sajjan
Admiral Art McDonald has been placed on an administrative leave and will not immediately return to his job as the leader of the Canadian military, Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan confirmed today. ...
Interior designers swear by these 8 luxury bedding brands for creating a cozy and attractive bedroom
When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more.Table of Contents: Masthead Sticky We asked interior designers about bedding brands they use for client projects and their own homes. and are designer favorites. We included
Acclaimed and Controversial Israeli Sculptor Igael Tumarkin Dies at 87
Igael Tumarkin’s monument to the Holocaust in Tel Aviv’s Rabin Square. Photo: xiquinhosilva / Wikimedia Acclaimed Israeli sculptor Igael Tumarkin, often considered the “bad boy” of Israeli art due to his controversial work and public statements, died Thursday
From New York streets to museum walls: works by the city's Public Artists in Residence ...
The Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A;) in London and the Library of Congress in Washington DC have acquired works from a series of illustrations by the New York-based artist Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya that addresses the spike in racial violence and bias against
UMN public art tours: An outside chance to appreciate art on campus
Though the Weisman Art Museum at the University of Minnesota is closed for maintenance until this fall, the museum is still showing off its art — outside, all over campus. From a colorful “molecule” that arches over the walkway to the
Chehalis-Based Interior Design Center Thriving During Trying Times
Rick Fisher, owner and manager of Interior Design Center in Chehalis and Showcase Kitchens in Adna, is fighting against the now-familiar business problems of supply-chain disruptions and finding quality employees. Thankfully, he has built up his company for
Giant steel sculptures sprout in Metro Manila
A few weeks ago, a giant outdoor statue made of steel was unveiled in front of SM Megamall. Now, it is a sight to behold for both pedestrians and motorists passing along EDSA. Soon, two giant steel sculptures will welcome motorists as they enter the central
Gallery: International Garden Photographer of the Year Macro Art 15 Competition Winners
International Garden Photographer of the Year Macro Art 15 Competition Winners The results are in for the 15th Macro Art photo competition from the International Garden Photographer of the Year (IGPOTY). Claire Carter, England, took first prize for their
Sajjan says Admiral Art McDonald on 'administrative leave' indefinitely
Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan says Admiral Art McDonald will remain on administrative leave until further notice, according to a statement to CTV News. ...
New Census numbers paint picture of race and ethnicity in U.S. But how are those defined?
New Census data will paint a picture of the racial and ethnic composition of hte country. Here's how it defines those categories. ...
REVIEW: DID YOU HEAR WHAT EDDIE GEIN DONE? paints a terrifying portrait of an all-American monster
Did You Hear What Eddie Gein Done? Writers: Harold Schechter & Eric Powell Artist: Eric Powell Designer: Phil Balsman Editor: Tracy Marsh Publisher: Albatross Funnybooks Eric Powell and Harold Schechter’s Did You Hear What Eddie Gein Done? is a book that
Can We Ever Look at Titian’s Paintings the Same Way Again?
Great is what this art is, yet it raises doubts about whether any art, however “great,” can be considered exempt from moral scrutiny. ...
Here's a first look at the 2021 Iowa State Fair Butter Cow sculpture
Not just the butter cow, but other butter sculptures like the giant slide are back for the 2021 Iowa State Fair. ...
Inspired by Chronic Illness, She Made Award-Winning Art about the Brain
Scientific American presents the winner and honorable mentions of the 11th annual Art of Neuroscience contest -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com ...
Mara Louw breaks down as she begs parliament to protect artists' rights
'I am here to represent thousands of
Pete Gregory begins 60th year at NSU, discusses Williamson Museum’s centennial
NATCHITOCHES – Dr. Hiram “Pete” Gregory begins his 60th year on faculty at Northwestern State University this fall. Gregory began teaching at NSU Sept. 15, 1961, when he arrived as a 23-year-old temporary instructor. When a permanent position teaching
‘He took his art seriously:’ Myrtle Beach man remembered for decades-long video production career
The Myrtle Beach area lost an
Odisha: ITI Berhampur to install 50 elephant sculptures through out the state
A herd of five elephants made out of artificial grass has been installed at the Scrap Sculpture park of ITI Berhampur which is the
Application invited for Artist funds by Aug 30
Punjab Arts Council Multan invited applications for Artist Support Fund by August 30 for the year 2021-22 MULTAN,
Filipino-Australian artist Esky launches single ‘Good as Gold’
FILIPINO-Australian hip-hop artist Esky returns with his single “Good As Gold” set to release on Aug. 13, partnered with complimentary visuals nodding toward his Filipino culture and family. The track, produced alongside frequent collaborator Korky Buchek,
NHB to create 'digital twin' of Kampong Glam, invites artists and creators to contribute
SINGAPORE - The National Heritage Board (NHB) is developing a "digital twin" of Kampong Glam (which used to be known as Kampong Gelam)�that people can visit virtually, and is calling for creatives to contribute to this endeavour. The effort - the first time
India: Pro-Hindu Group Receives Complaints for Barring Muslim Henna Artists Ahead of Festival
Negative sentiment has recently dogged relations
Interior Design Market Rewriting It's Growth Cycle : Hongtao, Cannon Design, Gold Mantis
(MENAFN - iCrowdNewsWire) The latest independent research document on COVID-19 Outbreak-Global Interior Design examine investment in Market. It describes how companies deploying these ... ...
BIG TALK: Facebook's 'The Outsider' chronicles 9/11 museum's rocky start
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Dressed to Thrill Glams Up the Hilbert Museum
My mother was a fashionista decades before the term was first used. She trolled the aisles of Lord & Taylor department store in New Jersey, looking at the latest styles. She read fashion magazines and newspaper columnists (especially Eugenia Sheppard) who
Van Gogh paintings take on added life in immersive digitalized show
If the typical fine arts museum is too staid for you – too static – then Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience could be what your demanding senses are looking for. Showing seven days a week through September at the Convention Center in Honolulu, the
Filarts releases 6th art book featuring Asian artists
The Filipinas Institute for the Advancement of Arts and Culture (Filarts), founded by publisher and artist Roy Espinosa, launches a coffee table book that explores the cultural identity of 60 Asian visual artists. Filarts launches its sixth coffee table book,
The man behind the mural: Kevin Burdick paints a South Lyon masterpiece
His art started with disposable restaurant placemats, but has gotten a bit bigger. ...
"Lost" artworks by Gainsborough coming to York Art Gallery
IT'S a story intriguing enough for an episode of TV's Fake or Fortune where experts analyse pieces of art to decide whether they are priceless originals or crafty copies. ...
A doctor recognised his psychiatric patients’ art. Hitler disagreed
The story is movingly told in “The Gallery of Miracles and Madness” ...
NHB to create 'digital twin' of Kampong Gelam, invites artists and creators to contribute
SINGAPORE - The National Heritage Board (NHB) is developing a "digital twin" of Kampong Glam (which used to be known as Kampong Gelam)�that people can visit virtually, and is calling for creatives to contribute to this endeavour. The effort - the first time
Art of Rally is a love letter to the sport, blending visual flair and authentic gameplay
Rally racing is a circus of events, blending danger, agility and entertainment
Renowned Visual Artist Gerhard Richter to Set Up Exhibition in Hungary
From the end of August to mid-November, the Museum of Fine Arts – Hungarian National Gallery, Budapest will be featuring the unique contemporary works of Gerhard Richter, a German visual artist known for his abstract and photorealistic paintings.�
Israel Prize winner, sculptor Tumarkin passed away at 87
Israel Prize winner of 2004 Igael Tumarkin passed away on Thursday afternoon, Israeli media reported. Tumarkin was an artist and sculptor whose works were well known in Isreal since 1960. His artistic efforts included sculptures, paintings, drawings, and
Hip-Hop Artists, Cousins Linked to Wu-Tang Clan Dead After Double Shooting
The two men were members of the Brooklyn Zu, a group closely associated with late Wu-Tang Clan co-founder ODB. ...
3 Art Gallery Shows to See Right Now
Lizania Cruz on the art of gathering testimonies; Arcmanoro Niles’s brilliantly hued portraits; and “Counter Flags” takes on the symbols of nationalism. ...
Keywords buys Romanian art creation studio AMC for $3.3 million
Game service provider Keywords has acquired Romanian art creation studio AMC for €2.8 million. ... ...
Call of Duty: Vanguard Box Art, Ultimate Edition, and More Leak Online
Tradition once had it where every year's Call of Duty title would be announced in April or May, early on in the year. Black Ops Cold War broke this reveal�pattern�when it was first showcased in late August, and now the next title, rumored to be Call of Duty:
The row between art galleries and donors is bigger than bringing home the Bacon | ...
As Tate faces potential legal action from a Francis Bacon donor, British galleries’ relationships with private collectors need more scrutiny With squeezed budgets, British museums are increasingly relying on private patronage, for financial support and
Typhoon in Japan washes Yayoi Kusama artwork out to sea
An artwork by artist Yayoi Kusama has been washed out to sea during a typhoon in Japan. In situ since 1994 in Naoshima, Kagawa Prefecture, the distinctive yellow pumpkin-shaped sculpture – decorated with black polka dots – was smashed into pieces
NFTs and physical artworks stand side-by-side in new Dubai show
When it comes to art, can the screen compete with the canvas? A new exhibition in Dubai raises this question, juxtaposing the tangible with the virtual by displaying physical artworks next to digital ones, or non-fungible tokens. The group exhibition, titled
Teacher of the Year: Meet Anne Tromsness who has a strong love for the arts
Greenville County Fine Arts Center teacher Anne Tromsness said she finds joy in inspiring students with her own passion for the arts. ...
Indigenous art show explores role of kinship in culture while works convey pain, hope, beauty
Twenty-nine artworks by 12 Indigenous artists make up a new exhibition at a Toronto art gallery. The works explore the role of kinship and community within Indigenous culture. ...
Colombiano Festival August 21, 2021 Special Guest Artist Rosalinda Virgen!
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Letter from the Editor: Can ‘Same Ol’ Lions’ learn some winning ways? Culture change can’t hurt
A fairly famous business axiom is, “Culture eats strategy for lunch.” That makes a lot of sense in the corporate world. Is there any chance it could be the beginning of turning around one of the longest streaks of ineptitude in the sporting world? I’m talking
Book on Mughal art and culture explores the dynasty’s rich aesthetic legacy
Thirteen eminent scholars write on varied subjects such as portraits of royal women, garden typologies and imperial objets d’art ...
How Big Data Analytics solutions can help the FMCG industry achieve scalable architecture
Increasing awareness, easy accessibility, higher disposable incomes, changing lifestyles, digital intimacy, better infrastructure, high internet penetration, and affordable data-usage packages are key contributors to the growth of the FMCG sector in India.
Study: Artistic acknowledgment depends on a signature style or the pace of outputs
Recognition for musicians is more likely to be achieved if artists focus on a specific style or diverse styles released at a faster pace. A new study explores ways in which musicians can achieve elite status during their career, with a model that can be used
Fortnite Leaked Images Point To A Different Art Style, And Maybe An RPG Mode
Fortnite dataminers are always digging up exciting details for those who don't mind the spoilers, and a recent find in the game's files has the Fortnite community wondering if something big is in store. Labeled
Children on vacation learn martial arts
In Handan, Hebei province, children are spending their summer vacation learning martial arts. They learn a local style called Hongquan, or
Bulawayo Arts Awards Calls for Entries
Organisers of the annual Roil Bulawayo Arts Awards have invited artists and fans to submit their entries for this year's edition of the awards ceremony. ...
Kenya: Why I Want to Be President - Gospel Artiste Reuben Kigame
Veteran gospel singer Reuben Kigame wants to sing his way to State House in 2022, and believes he is the best man for the job. ...
South Africa: An Artist's Response to Nathi Mthethwa's Alternative Facts
Nathi Mthethwa is known as the minister
August’s book bag: from Polaroids and chats with trailblazing women artists to new insights into ...
This overview reveals new insights into both Britain’s Australian history and Australia’s British history. More than 160 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artefacts—gathered by travellers, colonists, explorers, missionaries, officials and others—are drawn
‘The Lost Leonardo’ Review: Art, Money and Oligarchy
This documentary about the painting “Salvator Mundi” packs the fascination and wallop of an expertly executed fictional thriller. ...
Mi'kmaq artists recreating 180 year old regalia
A group of four Mi’kmaq artists have been at the Metepenagiag Heritage Park this summer hard at work on recreating the beadwork of regalia crafted almost 200 years ago. ...
Call of Duty: Vanguard Key Art Leaks, Reveal Reportedly Next Week
Open beta, Ultimate Edition detailed. Artwork and logos for this year's entry in the Call of Duty franchise — which will be titled Call
Re: Call of Duty: Vanguard Key Art Leaks, Reveal Reportedly Next Week
@Amppari I'd also be pretty mad if they made up historical garbage, but there were plenty of real life heroines that fought in WW2 that inspiration could have been drawn from. By ThroughTheIris56 ...
2 killed in shooting were rap artists tied to Wu-Tang Clan
Police have confirmed that two members a hip-hop group with ties to the multiplatinum rap group Wu-Tang Clan were fatally shot in Northeast Portland, Oregon on Tuesday ...
Art teacher struck off for drawing students exam entries herself
Nicola Hurst also inserted works from former pupils into her students' coursework folders ...
‘You can even do a wee on a shark’: readers’ best UK museums for kids
From hanging out with Egyptian mummies to clambering into a second world war bunker, here’s a wealth of adventures for inquiring young minds If you want children to become aware of not taking life for granted and help them to understand the contribution
New report paints stark picture of climate change impact in Ireland
Ireland is becoming warmer and wetter due to climate change, with extreme weather events more frequent, a new report has found. The Status of Ireland’s Climate study has outlined that greenhouse gas levels hit a record high in 2019, rain fall has increased by
Covid impact on art: Sales for top artists decline 25% in 2020 to Rs 81 crore
MUMBAI: Top Indian artists' sales dipped by a fourth to Rs 81.28 crore in the pandemic-impacted 2020, a report said on Thursday. London-based sculptor Anish Kapoor topped the Hurun India Art List 2021 with Rs 20.64 crore by selling 65 lots, which helped
The Visionary List: Meet The Women Over 50 Shaping The Future Of Science, Technology And Art
Every woman on this list has a unique scientific or artistic vision that is leaving a lasting impact in matters of health, robotics, music, dance, and so much more. ...
Are The Eugenics Population Control Artists Right? Should Humans be Culled?
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The never-wrong GOP has painted themselves into a corner.
The COVID resurgence in Florida,Texas, etc., is the result of a deeply-seeded, longstanding, collective shortcoming within the ranks of the GOP -- the inability to admit: "we were wrong". They need to create a 12-Step program specifically for
