Artisanal surrealism: on “Magritte: a life” by Alex Danchev
I always try to make the painting itself unnoticed, as inconspicuous as possible. I work a bit like the kind of writer who tries to find the simplest tone, who avoids any stylistic effect, so that the reader can only see in his work the idea he was trying to express. Thus the act of […]
Enhance the image of the plastic surgeon
Things An Art + Object auction. Image courtesy of Art + Object. Mark Amery welcomes the first adoption by an auction house of a copyright system requiring payment for the reproduction of works of art by visual artists. Images have become conversational currency online. Most of us forget about taking our phone out to a […]
Alluring art gallery will finally ‘go public’ at 9 West 57th Street: source
We only print rumors – ahem, “unconfirmed reports” – when we want them to be true. And this one, we really want it to be true. This is the real estate empire founded by Sheldon H. Solow, the mega-developer who died in November 2020 at the age of 92. What we heard is in the […]
The shattered dream of the streets in the sky above Piccadilly Gardens – and where you can find what’s left of them
Manchester is still under construction, it will always be under construction. It is a collection of centuries of architecture. But in the 1960s a plan for Mosley Street and a town center ring road might have seen some of the historic buildings on Oxford Street, Portland Street and Mosley Street demolished in favor of the […]
Wichita Gallery presents visually impaired artists
Sarah Kephart, Envision Arts Program Manager, front row from right, and Dale Small, Envision Arts Galley Coordinator, front row far right, with students from the Adult Arts Class of Envision. The Envision Arts Gallery and Community Engagement Center opens this weekend. A new art gallery that champions the accessibility and inclusion of art opens on […]
Mississippi toasts the art of Andrew Bucci on his centennial
Mississippi Artist Andre BucciThe artist’s captivating and colorful contemporary art and his place in the state’s creative treasure chest and cultural history are at the center of Mississippi art events celebrating the centennial of his birth. Andrew Bucci received a Governor’s Award for Excellence in the Arts in 2009. Courtesy Mississippi Arts Commission/Photo by James […]
Gary Gruber brings moments in the desert to life with photo exhibition
Which photo in the exhibition has a good story behind it? One of the most popular images is that of the three girls from Bob Hope Classic. I know in today’s culture today, this image can make some people bristle because women are pretty much exposed and used for their beauty. But at that time, […]
Pennsylvania Farm Show Raises Investments for the Future and Rewards Youth at 2022 Show Opening
Have Harrisburg, Pennsylvania – Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding was joined by young leaders in agriculture to open the Pennsylvania Farm Show 2022 today, showing how hands-on learning opportunities are shaping the next generation of farmers. The Pennsylvania Farm Show runs January 8-15 and is the largest indoor farm show under one roof in the country, […]
What’s happening in New Mexico January 7-13
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Find out about community events taking place January 7-13 in New Mexico. Albuquerque Events January 7 – ABQ Art Walk – ABQ Art Walk 2022 will start on Friday January 7th. Starting in this new year, Art Walk will be adding more sites, street blocks, and a brand new map. More […]
Montgomery Artist Brings Wonderful Worlds To JCA – The Troy Messenger
Eclectic: derives ideas, style or tastes from a wide range of diverse sources. This is the definition of the work of Nathaniel Allen, artist exhibiting at the Johnson Center for the Arts. Allen describes his work as “exploring ideation” and, he might add, with following eyes and possessing spiritual clarity. Mmmm… .. Or, Allen might […]