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Art show emphasizes power of porn
This year's Pornotopia extended its vision into an art show at the Stove Gallery. Organized by Matie Fricker and Molly Adler, who own the sex shop Self Serve, last weekend's Pornotopia film festival at the Guild Cinema emphasizes using porn as an art form and screening it in public theaters.
University of New Mexico Daily Lobo |
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Your next three days
DuPage Credit Union is sponsoring the "My Choice" art exhibit at the College of DuPage through Nov. 24. This unique exhibit will feature 2D and 3D artwork created by COD students in a studio art class during the last two years. Students, faculty, staff and the community are invited to view the exhibit and cast a ballot to vote for their favorite work of art, through noon Wednesday.
The Naperville Sun |
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Portillo sets sail for King's Lynn
Former Tory leadership contender-turned broadcaster Michael Portillo is setting sail for King's Lynn. He'll be running a special economic forum staged next year as part of a maritime festival to commemorate Lynn's trading links with Germany.
The Business EDP 24 |
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NEW VISION FOR CONEY
As the Bloomberg administration beefs up efforts to buy and revitalize Coney Island's amusement area, a top arts organization yesterday presented its vision for transforming the district. The Municipal Art Society unveiled some renderings it...
New York Post |
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Exclusive: Kawakubo On Art
H&M MAY have just welcomed the Comme des Garcons touch but now, the spotlight turns on art collective Mondongo - Argentina-based trio Juliana Laffitte, Manuel Mendanha and Agustina Picasso, whose subversive works (which they create from a "cauldron" of ingredients), have featured in much of Comme's 2008 publicity and who this month unveil their first UK exhibition, at London's Maddox Arts.
British Vogue |
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Driver escapes harm as car smashes store - with photo gallery
No injuries were reported Monday after an 83-year-old Green Oak Township woman drove her car into the Art Van Furniture and Clearance Center on Grand River Avenue near Latson Road, Livingston County sheriff's Deputy Brad Byerle said.
Livingston County Daily Press & Argus |
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Wyeth’s art featured in two shows
ROCKLAND, Maine — The Farnsworth Art Museum has opened two new exhibitions of the work of Andrew Wyeth. The shows, which opened Saturday, give viewers an opportunity to explore and compare works from more than seven decades of Wyeth’s paintings.
Bangor Daily News |
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Return engagement for Art in the Park
Elm Park will be transformed into an art gallery again next summer.
Worcester Telegram & Gazette |
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Rare Arkwright portrait acquired
The National Portrait Gallery in London teams up with a museum in Preston, Lancashire to buy a portrait of a giant of the Industrial Revolution.
BBC News |
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Fear of McMuseums as burger boss gets culture job
Italian heritage groups and opposition politicians have criticised the appointment of a former McDonald's executive to run Italy's museums.
Guardian Unlimited |
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Peace statue’s creator dies
A WORLD-FAMOUS sculptor who created a statue of peace that stands in a city hall has died.
icWales |
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Botswana: A Night to Remember
One of the greatest events on the performing arts calendar took place last Saturday as poets, singers, word-smiths and lovers of the spoken word converged on Maitisong Hall, Maruapula School, to celebrate the fifth annual Infinite Word Festival.
AllAfrica.com |
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Botswana: Supa Ngwao Museum Hosts Arts Exhibition
Supa Ngwao Museum has kick started the Artist of the North Exhibition, which is open to all artists in the northeast region.
AllAfrica.com |
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Psychedelic Photography of Karl Ferris @ Mr. Musichead Gallery
"The Psychedelic Experience: the Art of Karl Ferris" opened Nov. 15 at Mr. Musichead Gallery. An innovator of psychedelic photography, Karl Ferris is known for his iconic images of Eric Clapton, Cream, Donovan, The Hollies and Jimi Hendrix. The exhibit runs through Nov. 29.
LA Weekly |
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Botswana: Tsodilo Hills - the Magic Lingers On
With its more than 4,500 San rock paintings and countless myths, Tsodilo Hills is a rich source of early human development art.
AllAfrica.com |
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Trying to grab a piece of history
Robert Hesp sprang to attention like a good sailor when he read his skipper's war medals were going on the auction block in England today and might be scooped up by a private collector.
Hamilton Spectator |
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Excursion trip to Teraja Waterfalls
The photography club of Sayyidina Othman Secondary School in Bukit Beruang, Tutong recently organised a trip to Teraja Waterfalls. The excursion was a great opportunity for club members to put their skills to the test particularly in capturing amazing photos of the flora, fauna and landscape.
BruDirect.com |
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Queen's portrait camera for sale
A camera used to photograph the Queen 42 years ago is being sold at auction in Norfolk.
BBC News |
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Focus on faculty
The Paul and Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum's year-long series, Focus on Faculty: A 40th Anniversary Survey, featuring work from UL's own artists, will soon draw to a close.
The Lafayette Daily Advertiser |
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MMDA Chairman Bayani Fernando retains format of MMFF Awards Night
Last year ay napulaan ang Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA), na pinamumunuan ni Chairman Bayani Fernando, sa naging takbo ng Metro Manila Festival Awards night.
PEP |
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Grants benefit college
Representatives of XTO Energy and EnCana Oil and Gas both presented checks to the Navarro College Oil and Gas Technology Program Thursday totaling $155,000 that will help support the program’s second year of offering students the opportunity to train to work in the oil and gas industry.
Corsicana Daily Sun |
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Daily Planner
Randy Bacon Photography Studio & Art Gallery will showcase musician Rhett Roberson from 6-10 p.m. Dec. 5 during First Friday Art Walk. He will perform off and on throughout the night at Monarch Art Factory, 600 W. College St. His music has been described as roots music meets indie rock.
The Springfield News-Leader |
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Gallery 118 kicks off guest exhibit
Gallery 118, the student-run gallery at Newburyport High, welcomes the public to an Art Reception tomorrow to kick off its first visiting artist exhibit, "The Abstract Art Show," featuring the work of painters Nella Lush and Susan Olsen, along with computer artist Al Carfagna, sculptor Shawn Farrell and selected student artists.
The Daily News of Newburyport |
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Rollick Guides Announces Fun New Format for Recreational Gear Manufacturers, Retailers and E-Commerce Sites to ...
Rollick Guides announces the launch of a fun new format for recreational enthusiasts to interact around gear related to their recreational activities. People can come to the Rollick Guides website to share gear discoveries, talk about their favorite gear, and vote for "cool gear", whether it's for skiing, cooking, photography or any one of the 30+ participatory recreational activities on the ...
PRWeb via Yahoo! News |
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Frank Schoonover: An Illustrious illustrator
An important Frank E. Schoonover oil will be on display at the Delaware Art Museum beginning Saturday.
The News Journal |
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