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# Posted: 21 Mar 2006 05:07
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A week of art. There have been a few interesting developements.
Austria holds an exhibition to mark China Year.
The year of 2006, the 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties as well as that of the Sino-Austrian Friendship Association, was designated "China Year" by Austrian President Heinz Fischer.
The exhibition is part of a series of "China Year" activities, among which, Dorotheum's collection of nearly 100 works of art from China and Asia has drawn a great deal of interest among its visitors.
not many people know about the close ties between these two countries.
Technology Remodolling The Art Scene
This interesting article points out the new trends of artists to lean more over to the hi-tech side of art from digital photographs to complecx algarythems that produce visual art. And also highlights the problems curators are having with providing spaces and and output areas for this new media, and new developments that we will be seeing in the future.
Artist Scraps Water Stunt
A performance artist has pulled the plug on a plan to waste 100 million litres of water after he received death threats.
good! The UK is in for a drought this year, and we cant be having a stupid waste of water like that. Art is not that important when it comes to life.
Damien Hirst conquers Mexico
Damien Hirst’s first exhibition in Latin America, “The death of God” is now at the Galeria Hilario Galguera in Mexico City. By the time the show of 28 new works closes in August, it will have been on display for a staggering six months, an unusually long run for a commercial gallery. Then again, it’s not every day that you get to show the world’s most successful artist in your brand new space.
I like some of his work
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# Posted: 30 Mar 2006 09:24
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Sotheby's Offers Stunning Variety for Desi Art Collectors
INDOlink reporting on over 200 lots which are being sold by Sothby's in New York. They feature an impressive assortment of Indian miniature paintings and stone and bronze sculptures from across the subcontinent. The sale is expected to bring $8/11 million.
Also included are two of the most important modern Indian paintings ever to be offered at auction and three exquisite pieces of jewelry.
Falling Figure with Bird by Tyeb Mehta and Tapovan by S. H. Raza are part of an exceptional group of works by modern Indian artists, including F.N. Souza, M.F. Husain, Akbar Padamsee, Anjalie Ela Menon and J. Swaminathan.
The Jewelry pieces include gold necklaces and earrings in diamond with white sapphire pearls and emeralds.
Complaints over Britney sculpture
There have been a number of reports on the outrage that has come from the unveiling of the sculputure of Britney Spears giving birth. Meant to be part of a pro-life campaign, it has raised critisisms from both parties.
BBC and Artnet reporting.
Yoga lovers take relaxation to the art world
It's a yoga art session, an effort to soothe the soul and tone the body in the inspirational setting of an art museum. After the art lesson on how the painter captured the effect of nocturnal light on the landscape, the visitors will get an hourlong yoga session.
As reported on by USA today
Bullet hole art show ends with a bang
The inspirational and very different exhibition by artist Darryl Ferrucci, which has been shown at The Attic, Santa Cruz is coming to its end, and the artist has planned to go out with a bang, one in whcih all is invited to join in with.
And in other news:
Museum heist: A Pollock, or maybe not
Art world pays tribute to Scottish sculptor
Singing in the Pain
Doctors learn about the arts
Well, thats all for this week folks. See you next week, same time, same place, and keep your borswer tuned to OTF!
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# Posted: 20 Apr 2006 05:14
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Art Institute gives blind a chance to 'see' art
Do Not Touch is the general rule of thumb in art museums. Which, for the blind, pretty much leaves them out of the art museum experience. The Michigan Avenue museum has re-created a handful of its art on portable, machine-etched plastic, which will help the blind to imagine what they cannot view.
About time too. This has been long over due. If only more places recognised the importance of including these people.
Its Joan Miro Day at Google
The Art of a Village
More than 300 contemporary and traditional paintings and drawings will be on display in the annual Kimpton Art Show.
The exhibition is held in the village church during the May Festival from Saturday week, April 29, to Bank Holiday Monday, May 1.
may pop along... lets just hope I dont get lost..............
The Madison Museum of Contemporary Art opens its doors to the public
Today at noon, the new Madison Museum of Contemporary Art opens its doors to the public. Like a lighted display case built to house smaller treasures, the museum at 227 State St. is designed to glow from within, enticing passersby to stop and venture inside. And admission will remain free!
would love to visit. Looks great... shame its over the pond
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