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‘Wild Things’ exhibit displays a new style for one Steamboat artist
Artist Marion Kahn stands next to her painting, "Little Bear," which is part of her new exhibit, "Wild Things," at the Depot Art Center in Steamboat Springs. (Courtesy photo) Local artist Marion Kahn’s latest exhibit, “Wild Things,” is currently on display at
Looking for some hot stuff? Check out this artist who sets his paintings on fire
Bryan “King Prolifik” Hickman, of Harrisburg, has been gaining attention and fans for his incorporation of fire into his artwork. He got the inspiration in 2018 during a solo exhibition. “I basically wanted to incorporate fire as a means to add that type of
'Trying to bridge that gap': Police cars to feature Indigenous art in a Victorian first
Indigenous artwork will be featured on two Victoria Police vehicles in a state-first move to build better relationships between law enforcement and First Nation communities. ...
Saudi performing arts chiefs unveil major plans to boost theater sector
RIYADH: Saudi performing arts chiefs on Wednesday raised the curtain on an ambitious new strategy to create a thriving theater industry in the Kingdom. The Theater and Performing Arts Authority has unveiled plans aimed at promoting Saudi talent, job
Museum of Chinese in America reopens featuring anti-AAPI hate exhibition
NEW YORK, July 15 (Xinhua) -- The Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) in New York City was reopened for the public on Thursday after over a year of closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic and serious fire damage to its collections. MOCA also unveiled a new
Owner of Artist for a Day in North Olmsted indicted on sexual assault charges, police say
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The owner of North Olmsted’s Artist for a Day faces charges accusing him of sexually assaulting three of his female employees over three years, North Olmsted police said in a statement released Thursday. A Cuyahoga County grand jury indicted
Spooktacular Frankenstein museum opens in UK city where book was penned
From Monday, horror fans will be able to visit Mary Shelley's House of Frankenstein in Bath. Set in a four-storey Georgian townhouse and featuring an eight-foot recreation of Shelley's monster, the museum aims to provide an immersive and
Mariah the Scientist Is the Genre-Bending Artist Crafting Her Own Road to Stardom
Mariah the Scientist’s name has a mysterious aura, an ode to her background as a biology student, though she now experiments with music. The 23-year-old singer joins our Zoom call from her home in Atlanta, where she’s just finished touching up her hair. While
Art exhibits in the Lima area
COLUMBUS Columbus Museum of Art 480 E. Broad St. Open to all visitors 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Sunday and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday with timed tickets required at columbusmuseum.org. Adults $18, seniors and children $9. • Tara Booth Columbus Comics
Art Meets Its Soundtrack Deep in ‘The Dirty South’
A big, juicy exhibition at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts turns an embracing eye on Black artists in the American South. ...
When a poet and an artist take over an academic research center
The heavy glass door at the entrance to the Feldman Building, a newly renovated and sleek-looking structure that is home to the Israel Institute for Advanced Studies, bears a trace of small and thick white letters. A sentence pasted at the bottom of the
Artist Creates Beautiful Paintings About The Relationship Between A Father and Daughter
This article originally appeared on 09.25.17 Back in February, GOOD shared the story of a wonderful single dad who teaches other fathers how to style their daughters' hair.
Minnesota Citizens for the Arts has new executive director
Minnesota Citizens for the Arts has hired Sarah Fossen as its executive director. She replaces longtime MCA director Sheila Smith, who stepped down in February after 25 years leading the group. Fossen joins MCA from JLL/Rosedale Center, where she was director
Field trip takes art lovers from Great Bend to Sylvia
Great Bend and Sylvia are the destinations on July 24
Predicting Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl's Other Characters Based on the Box Art
Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl was announced just a few days ago, but it's already getting a lot of gamers excited with its�Super Smash Bros. comparisons and homages to Nickelodeon history. There have been numerous�Super Smash Bros. copycats in the past, but this
Tales of Arise – Law’s Martial Arts Prowess Revealed in New Trailer
Bandai Namco is running through the gamut of party members available in Tales of Arise, the upcoming action RPG in the legendary franchise.
India@75: UAE artists join celebrations with exhibition
UAE-based Indian artists showcase artworks inspired by the culture, heritage and traditions of India.. ...
Apple'n Arts organizers discuss 2021 festival options with Delmont council
Apple’n Arts Festival organizers will present a scaled-down version of the annual fall event after being asked by Delmont council members to offer a proposal for 2021. “We haven’t yet sent out applications for vendors,” organizing
Turkey's President Erdogan inaugurates July 15 Democracy Museum
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan inaugurated a museum dedicated to democracy on Thursday – on the fifth anniversary of the 2016 defeated coup when Fetullah Terrorist Organization (FETO) attempted to seize power by force. Located across the
Quick Clip- Time Lapse Video- Painting Window Frames And Trim
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Protestors gather at the reopening of the New York’s Museum of Chinese in America
A crowd of demonstrators rallied in front of New York’s Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) yesterday. They were protest what they see as the institution’s support of a jail expansion plan and to denounce the board's co-chair Jonathan Chu, a landlord blamed
Realtor Recon for Artists #25 - Former Church and Parsonage House and 8 acres in ...
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The Interiors Imagined By French Designer Tristan Auer Are The Epitome Of Parisian Chic
Paris-based interior designer Tristan Auer embodies the elegance of French high-end design throughout the world, like an ambassador of the French art of living. ...
Pune: Man mentioned in ‘suicide note’ of Art Director arrested
Two more persons, including the prime accused, have been arrested in connection with the suicide of Art Director Rajesh Sapte. Earlier this month, Sapte had hanged himself at his residence in Pune after releasing his suicide note in a video format on social
Socrates Sculpture Park welcomes new leader as search for permanent director continues
Socrates Sculpture Park has a new leader — for
Artpace debuts International Artists-In-Residence exhibitions in first in-person opening since 2020
On Thursday, local art lovers can return to Artpace for its first in-person opening reception since 2020. The downtown space will debut three new exhibitions from its Summer 2021 International Artists-In-Residence Nao Bustamante, Iván Argote and Michael
Saginaw ‘Blactiquing’ exhibit reexamines racist memorabilia
SAGINAW, MI - When there’s racial strife in America, Kevin Jones gravitates toward antique shops. He searches for items with depictions of Black people, though often the depictions he finds are not positive. As hurtful as some of the racist caricatures are,
China Focus: CPC museum opens to public
BEIJING, July 15 (Xinhua) -- The Museum of the Communist Party of China (CPC) on Thursday made its debut to the general public, attracting thousands of visitors to pay tribute to the CPC's centenary history. Located near Beijing Olympic Park in the northern
Art, basket weavers guilds to offer free class
CLAYTON TWP. — The Swartz Creek Area Art Guild and the Mid Michigan Basket Weavers Guild will team up to offer a free, one-day basket weaving
Art imitates life in Palmquist’s coming of age drama ‘Age of Bees’ at Theater at Monmouth
MONMOUTH — Theater at Monmouth presents the Maine Premiere of Tira Palmquist’s “Age of Bees,” an eerily prescient drama written in 2008 about a world-wide pandemic and its aftermath on people, the planet, and, most importantly, the bees. Mel finds safe
New Holy Redeemer Museum in Bar Harbor connecting past with present and celebrating area’s rich ...
BAR HARBOR — As 96-year-old Wendell Hodgkins looked through the many items and artifacts on display at the new Holy Redeemer Museum in Bar Harbor, he saw a familiar face in one of the old photos. His own (pictured). “He comes to visit his family every
I am not anti any culture but simply pro my own Afrikaans culture, says Peter Marais
Cape Town - Protecting the cultural and language rights of the indigenous peoples of the Western Cape should be paramount for those nominated to two separate provincial entities, the Western Cape Language Committee (WCLC) and the Western Cape Cultural
Artists’ sale of metalworks to support mental health projects in Moose Jaw
Non-profit group Square One Community is excited that two Moose Jaw artists are using their talents with metalwork to support the organization’s efforts to address homelessness and mental health issues. Bill and Laurette Keen have created two
Austin will continue to seek public input on public art along Spicewood Springs Road
As part of a multimillion series of mobility improvements on Spicewood Springs Road in Northwest Austin, the city of Austin will install
Shanghai is About to Open the World’s Largest Astronomy Museum
China has certainly been making its growing power and influence felt in recent years, especially when it comes to the realm of space exploration and science. In the past ten years alone, China has deployed the three space stations with their Tiangong
Mount Gretna Art Show will feature live music, food and the work of over 160 artists
The 47th annual Mount Gretna Art Show is on the horizon, and it will bring dozens of artists together to display their work. This year’s show will be held on Aug. 21 and 22, and will include 160 exhibitors from across the country, in addition to a selection of
RCMP Heritage Centre welcomes new director to head up transition to national museum
The RCMP Heritage Centre in Regina welcomed incoming executive director Tara Robinson to be leading the centre in its upcoming shift to become a national museum. Previously living in Calgary, Robinson is returning to Regina to take on the position and provide
Turkey's President Erdogan inaugurates Democracy Museum
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan inaugurated a museum dedicated to democracy on Thursday on the fifth anniversary of the 2016 defeated coup when the Fetullah Terrorist Organization (FETO) attempted to seize power
At a Cultural Hub in Bethlehem, Art Thrives in the Fray
At Dar Jacir, an art center in a “difficult location,” people are searching for ways to make art under siege. ...
Third Tales of Arise Character Trailer Pulls no Punches with Martial Artist Law
Put 'em up. The third character trailer for Tales of Arise is here, highlighting
Re: Third Tales of Arise Character Trailer Pulls no Punches with Martial Artist Law
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How to ETSY Author Antoniya Zorluer - ETSY Tips for Artists Who Want to Sell ...
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Artist spotlight: Country music singer Russell Dickerson talks Faster Horses 2021
JACKSON, MI -- Country music artist Russell Dickerson will return to the Faster Horses Festival for his second time -- now, as a main stage artist. Back in 2016, he performed on the Faster Horses’ “Next from Nashville” stage, a venue meant for up and coming
Young Kiwi chef going viral for his edible works of art
A young Kiwi pastry chef has become a viral sensation after learning how to make chocolates on YouTube. Your playlist will load after this ad Joseph Williams took what he learnt and turned it into chocolate
Second season of Abu Dhabi Arts Society launched
(UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM - 15th Jul, 2021) ABU DHABI, 15th July 2021 (WAM) - The Abu Dhabi Arts Society’s Cultural and Literary Council in its second season organised a discussion session entitled "Cultural and Literary
Here’s what the new 2022 Mercedes-AMG SL Roadster’s interior looks like
Interior photos of the all-new
Three old prisons in Europe are being turned into epic cultural venues
From a luxury hotel to a new arts centre, these three former detention centres have been given a new life.
Splatoon 3 art is our first new tease since the big February reveal
A new piece of Splatoon 3 art from Nintendo is like an oasis in the desert for fans who have been waiting for more news since the game was announced. Nintendo revealed the new Splatoon 3 art in a Tweet that conveys happy summer wishes from the Splatoon 3 team.
Schiff Secures $950,000 for Armenian-American Museum in Upcoming Government Funding Legislation
BURBANK—Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Burbank), the Vice Chair of the House Armenian Caucus, announced Thursday that the fiscal year 2022 federal government funding legislation will include $950,000 in funding to support construction and development of the Armenian
Snakes in hell: Divine Comedy gets graphic in Vicenza exhibit
One cello and 33 violins, all heavily inked with signs, symbols and images illustrating a famous epic poem about a terrifying adventure in hell, are on display this summer in the cool, vast hall of the Palladian Basilica. The exhibition “Infernus,” by young
Shares in Picasso painting go up for grabs in blockchain sale
Fans of Pablo Picasso will soon be able to own a share in one of his paintings for less than $6,000 (CHF5,500) – although that won’t actually buy
Cardi B, Normani tease ‘Wild Side’ single with sexy, nude cover art
More On: cardi b Why ‘Ice Cold’ hip-hop jewels are more than just pricey bling Nine West partner offers to buy Reebok for over $1B Actress jailed in Ghana after posting naked photo with her son on his 7th birthday OnlyFans and the pandemic have
Cancel ‘Cancel Culture’
No, this isn’t a call to stop funding the arts. If you’re unaware, “cancel culture” is the term to describe the push to get rid of something bad in an organized fashion. That sound’s like a pretty good idea on the surface. It’s not. Have you ever seen
July’s book bag: from paranormal American art to a history of Stuart architecture
Numerous artists have been inspired by ghosts and the paranormal over the centuries but rarely have these ghostly works been examined in a scholarly fashion. Robert Cozzolino, a curator at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, brings together more than 150 works
France: Works begin at L'Arc de Triomphe to wrap monument with late artist Christo's canvas
Workers controlling a crane were seen moving materials under the Arc de Triomphe in Paris on Thursday, as works to
'Mount Recyclemore' Sculpture Highlights Growing Threat of E-Waste to Planet
An unusual sight awaited the leaders of the world's leading democracies at the G7 Summit in Cornwall last month. A large and lively art installation, dubbed "Mount Recyclemore," depicted the heads of the seven leaders, all made from discarded electronics. Two
The game makers and artists pushing Roblox to its limits
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Artists laid the foundation for Cuba’s protests. An economy in free fall and the pandemic ...
Cuban citizens residing in Ecuador demonstrate against the government of Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel on July 13, 2021, in front of the Cuban Embassy in Quito. | Cristina Vega Rhor/AFP via Getty Images Cuba’s recent protests, explained. “Patria y vida!”
The Kentucky Derby Museum Legends Series
Terry Bradshaw. A great way to meet and learn from leaders in the bourbon industry By Anna Byerley Photos courtesy of Bradshaw Bourbon For the last eight years, the Kentucky Derby Museum has been hosting its Legend Series, where they showcase a variety of
A New Era of Interior Design
Is it just me, or are people more obsessed than ever with home renovations and interior design? Fueled by the popularity of home remodel TV shows and the endless stream of design inspiration on Instagram and Pinterest, the world of design has been heating up
San Antonio Museum of Art screening family-friendly film Mune: Guardian of the Moon on Friday
In its upcoming Family Flick movie night, the San Antonio Museum of Art is bringing the French animated film Mune: Guardian of the Moon to its outdoor screen. Imagine a world where being
Saudi artist etches the Quran on marble slabs
Cairo: Saudi engraver Hasban Al Anazi, a native of the north-western region of Tabuk, has literarily carved out a place for him in the field over the past 20 years. “I started with interest in the Arabic
Fishers recreation center could include water park, running track and space for arts
Fishers is speeding ahead with plans to build a community and recreation center, with a strong arts and culture component ...
DIA Inside|Out program brings art reproductions to Ferndale
Related DIA Inside|Out art reproduction stolen in Ferndale Advertisement FERNDALE — The Detroit Institute of Arts’ Inside|Out program has returned to Ferndale after nine years. As part of the Inside|Out program, the DIA has placed six high-quality
Museum of the City of New York presents Puppets of New York, an exhibition examining ...
(MENAFN - GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) New York, NY, July 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Museum of the City of New York announces the opening of–the exhibition Puppets of New York ,–examining–how ... ...
Obama Ethics Chief Slams Bidens Over Hunter’s Debut Art Sale, Asking Prices Raise Eyebrows
Hunter Biden’s plan to sell his artwork at a private event later in the year has sparked concerns about its potential ethical ramifications. Photo Credit: NBC News Hunter Biden’s plan to sell his artwork at a private event later in the year has sparked
Auschwitz Museum condemns Irish politician's Holocaust comparison
The Auschwitz Museum has criticized Irish politician Matthew McGrath for comparing COVID-19 certificates to Nazi Germany. Speaking to media, according to the Irish Examiner, the Independent delegate to Ireland's lower house of Parliament said: "Is
Vista Residences’ Sky Arts Manila: City living with the best sunset view
Malate and Ermita in Manila used to be the pre-war Forbes Park, where prominent clans lived and prospered. Premier universities stood there, including Ateneo de Manila and Assumption; apart from University of the Philippines, De La Salle, St. Paul and St.
Art From the Horn of Africa Makes Exciting Debut in Sweden
Exhibition view: From Modern to Contemporary: Artists from the Horn of Africa and Diaspora, CFHILL, Stockholm (10 June–17 August 2021). Among them are two modern masters, and the first graduates of the Allé School of Fine Arts and Design at Addis Ababa
Jeff Bezos donating record $200 million to Smithsonian for Air and Space Museum upgrades
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos will donate $200
Odisha's ITI Berhampur gets first grass art park on World Youth Skills Day
ITI Berhampur has got its first grass art park on the occasion of the World Youth Skills Day.�Dr. Rajat
Kapow! Artist's knockout style blends comics, pinups and fine art
Marco Kooiman's masterful pastiches give new meaning to the words 'renaissance man.' Kooiman's works will be on exhibit at Saint John's Trinity Galleries from July 16 to 31. ...
Cloud radar: The best offense is offense Digital painting of a cloud with circuitry - ...
Companies have steadily marched toward the cloud for years, with adoption doubling every two years. But when it turned into a sprint in 2020, the benefits were not distributed equally. Remote working, cost cutting, and increased resilience were cloud enabled
Paint a rock to raise autism awareness, acceptance.
LIMA — The Autism Life Center will host its third-annual “Autism Rocks” rock-painting event from 2-4 p.m. Sunday at McLean Teddy Bear Park, 2004 N. Dixie Highway, Lima. According to Tera Viola, founder and executive director of the Autism
8th Burullus International Symposium for Painting on Walls & Boats to launch in November 2021
CAIRO – 15 July 2021: The Abdel Wahab Abdel Mohsen Foundation for Culture, Arts & Development is preparing to hold the eighth Burullus International Symposium for Painting on Walls and Boats.
Christian Boltanski, French conceptual artist, has died, aged 76
Christian Boltanski, the French conceptual artist known for work that explored notions of memory, loss and personal as well as cultural history, died today at his home in Paris at the age of 76. His death was confirmed by Marian Goodman Gallery, who has
Hammer Museum’s $100,000 Mohn Award goes to Kandis Williams
The Hammer Museum announced Thursday that L.A. artist Kandis Williams, co-founder of Cassandra Press and a visiting faculty member at the California Institute of the Arts, will receive the museum’s $100,000 Mohn Award for artistic excellence. The museum also
1st car across Confederation Bridge lands in P.E.I. museum
The first car to drive across the Confederation Bridge on May 31, 1997, is now on display at the Car Life Museum in Bonshaw, P.E.I. ...
Shares in Picasso painting go up for grabs at $6,000 in blockchain sale
Connoisseurs of Pablo Picasso will soon be able to own a share in one of his paintings for less than $6,000 – though that won’t actually buy them the right to see the work, which will be stored under lock and key in Switzerland. Fillette au béret
HER TRENDS: Naomi Osaka’s Rhinestone Embellished Baby Hair’s Are A Work of Art
Tennis star Naomi Osaka took home the award for best female athlete at this year’s ESPY awards. As she gave her acceptance speech we couldn’t help but stare at how amazing she looked, shouting at our flat screen-Yes Naomi!!! We see you boo. Naomi
Facebook Pages of Artists, Leaders & Journalists Face Major Cyber Threat, Warns Indian Techie
Speaking to Sputnik, the cyber security
Dallas ISD Art Teacher Celebrated in ‘Heart of Teaching' Campaign
One art teacher in the Dallas ISD is doing something good and going above and beyond to teach her students Black history through music, books and artwork. ...
David Bowie album art and photographs headed for auction
LONDON — From artwork proofs for 1980 hit “Fashion” to previously unseen photographs, a selection of David Bowie memorabilia goes to auction on Friday from the private collection of an artist who worked with the late music star. Advertisement Story continues
D.C. summer ablaze with events, concerts, art
After a year of public events being cancelled and residents staying cooped up in their homes due to COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, the “outside” is finally open and D.C. is effervescing with events. Check out ways to make up for lost time during the remaining
Trichy's new airport terminal is going to be architectural marvel; these pictures are proof
The construction of Tiruchirappalli (Trichy) International Airport's new terminal has been getting a lot of attention as it progresses towards completion, which has a set deadline of March 2022. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had laid the foundation stone for
French artist Christian Boltanski dies aged 76
Boltanski made headlines in 2010 when he agreed to offer 24-hour
NMEC honors students of Faculties of Fine Arts, Applied Arts & Art Education at Helwan University
CAIRO – 15 July 2021: The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization honored a number of students from the Faculties of Fine Arts, Applied Arts and Art Education at Helwan University, in appreciation of the efforts they made in preparing the
