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It's Not Just for Third Place
Why shouldn't a gallery wall double as snow so deep only the treetops show through? And why not render seaweed in the most heroic of metal? At "Riprap in Bronze," a new art exhibit by Yoshitomo Saito, the artist's imagination is egged on by the poetry of Gary Snyder, who also does weird things to hi ...
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What's On
The Sand Sculpture exhibition is now open EVERYDAY! (including bank holidays) Pop down to Sunset Nurseries in St Ouen and see the new sculptures for this season!
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'Flooded with art'
The Opelousas Museum of Art is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a major exhibit of works from the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Collection. "We are going to be flooded with art. It's great," said OMA Curator Keith Guidry.
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Garden of artistic delights
Art students draw on scenes of Monkton's Ladew topiary Art students draw on scenes of Monkton's Ladew topiary
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TRAVEL BRIEFS
NEW YORK -- A new museum dedicated to sports history opens May 7 in Lower Manhattan.
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A New Museum Devoted To News
A museum devoted to the history and practice of journalism opened Friday in Washington. The Newseum, at 555 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, is designed to be both fun and educational, with a goal of teaching visitors about the free press and the First Amendment. One gallery features every photograph that ever won a Pulitzer Prize. Interactive kiosks let visitors try various journalistic roles — ...
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Casting in the spirit
Artist Joe Sheppard employs classical painting and sculpture styles to depict Catholic church leaders, including Pope John Paul II It may seem an unlikely story, but Joe Sheppard's career as portraitist to popes and cardinals had its genesis in a boxing ring.
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500 years of Nashville artifacts set to go on the auction block
A cast of a horse's head used in the construction of the Nashville Parthenon.
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Look Here! 'Into Realm of Social Impact'
In 2002, Maryland artist Tom Block set out to "take my art out of the gallery and into the realm of real social impact." His Human Rights Painting Project has been exhibited 25 times in the ensuing six years, and 24 of the portraits - which he says "capture the range of emotions experienced in this battle" - will be on show beginning Monday at the Anne Kittrell Gallery on the University of ...
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Striking Metal: Alexander Calder's bold jewelry speaks of love and longing
Before and after he made his famous mobiles -- those dangling, twirling, contraptions that marked a turning point in the history of sculpture -- Alexander Calder hammered and chiseled away at jewelry.
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Chihuly's glass art is coming to S.F.
Dale Chihuly's first major show in San Francisco will be held at the newly renovated M.H. de Young Museum and at the California Palace of the Legion of Honor from June 14 to Sept. 28.
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ART BRIEFS
Avila Beach “World Within Worlds,” a photography exhibit of exotic cultures by Mary Ratner, will be on display during the month of April at the Morovino Winery tasting room, 550 First St. Tasting room hours are noon to 5 p. m. Thursday through Monday. 627-1443.
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Renovated 'Splash Zone' gallery opens at Monterey Bay Aquarium
Doubled exhibit space brings back popular penguins, welcomes cuttlefish and new interactive games
Contra Costa Times |
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Grove shop abounds in decadent pet accessories
If you're an animal lover, Woody Neilsen's Pet Gallery is going to draw you in when you look in the window and spot a $1,400 fur piano that's a feline scratching post and plays Memories from the Broadway musical Cats.
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Finest threads
For many people, visual art has a concrete motif -- a painting on canvas, a sculpture carved from marble, a photograph in dramatic black and white.
The Fresno Bee |
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Religion: The livery of liturgy
An exhibit at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels includes garb worn by popes and surveys the work of liturgical vestment maker Stadelmaier of the Netherlands. THE notion of haute couture, or fashion in the Masses, might seem a little odd to some, but there is style in liturgical garb, and one company in the world has been at the forefront in raising the bar. The Stadelmaier company of ...
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Greenwood artist finds the extraordinary in the ordinary
Artwork by Greenwood artist Elizabeth Nason will be on display at Trinity Street Market & Gallery in Abbeville until May 3. “This is my first show in a couple of years,” Nason said. “I think Abbeville is very, very charming, and I feel comfortable here.
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Gamble House dressed for centennial
PASADENA - Before it was a shrine to the Arts and Crafts movement, The Gamble House was a home. • Photo Gallery: Gamble House in Pasadena
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Visual arts notes: Gallery Stroll Friday in SLC
The Salt Lake Gallery Association's monthly Gallery Stroll is Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. Galleries will stay open late for browsers to meet the artists, enjoy refreshments and possibly do some shopping.
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Johnson: Rummage sale to benefit charitable groups
Everything old is new again at the annual rummage sale at the Church of the Good Shepherd Friday and Saturday. Look for antiques, furniture, appliances, housewares, children’s and baby clothing, toys, luggage, jewelry, paintings, books, sporting goods and much more.
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Show captures the first 30 years of Rubber City artists' group
In its commemorative exhibit, Celebrating Our First 30 Years, Artists of Rubber City shows a DVD of interviews of members who were reminiscing about their beginnings, in 1978, just after they'd received some bad news.
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Artists unearth manmade, 21st century relics
John Tuccillo finds inspiration for his sculpture at his feet.
South County Journal |
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High school artist wins national contest
Crescent Valley student lands first place in duck stamp competition
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Artisan Fair offers displays, booths, music
Effingham was awarded an honorable mention for the Illinois Arts Friendly Community Award in 2005 for the “Sculpture on the Avenues.”
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'Sculpture on the Avenues' leads to fair celebrating arts of all kinds
What started in 1997 as a search for a piece of artwork to be placed at the front of the new Effingham City Hall has evolved into a festival for the arts held downtown each spring.
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