A team of artists have partnered with scientists to create innovative ceramic penguin houses for the Derwent Estuary in southern Tasmania. The project is the brainchild of Tasmanian ceramic artist Jane Bamford, who created artificial nests for endangered razorbills on Kangaroo Island, as well as spawning habitat for handfish. critically endangered spotted. Key points: Artists […]
Month: October 2021
Bengaluru-based startup Flam brings photographs and the story behind them to li
When Harry Potter and his friends visit the Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone Common Room, the paintings come to life. They talk, walk, laugh, blunt and even dance. Now imagine that you are pointing your phone at a photo on your wall or desk, and the same thing happens. This is the future of […]
Koncept Studio: Meet the 24-year-old Leeds salon owner who is shaking up the beauty industry
She is the owner of Koncept Studio, a unisex salon and creative space on Kirkgate that challenges traditional ideas of beauty. Koncept offers nail and brow care, makeup, aesthetics, and facials, but it doesn’t stop with treating Isabella’s clients. Read more Read more TuffShop Woodlesford: opening of a Workwear hypermarket in Leeds as the owner […]
“Witchcraft”: a new book by Taschen illustrates its complex history
Written by Marianna Cerini, CNN Look for “witches” and you might see one of the many depictions: ugly old ladies and sultry young temptresses; anti-heroes and aspiring role models; evil creatures mixing deadly potions and righteous witches helping girls find their way (a la Glinda the good witch in “The Wizard of Oz”). A new […]
Meet the BC artist behind the UNBC Indigenous Athletics logo – a first in Canada
You may have already seen the striking new alternative jersey from the University of Northern British Columbia for its Timberwolf sports teams. The green and gold uniforms feature a bold design that reinvents the university’s existing Timberwolf logo from an Indigenous perspective. It is also the first time that such a logo in a Canadian […]
MIT Center for Future Skills Excellence Concludes 5-Week Artificial Intelligence Short Course for Teachers
PUNE, India, October 30, 2021 / PRNewswire / – MIT Center for Future Skills Excellence (MIT FuSE), MIT University of Art, Design and Technology completed his only 5 weeks and 2 credits Short Term Course on Artificial Intelligence in Education who tried to upgrade teachers at various colleges and schools around the world India, with […]
For his father and son, Ai Weiwei is determined to leave a mark
1000 YEARS OF PLEASURES AND PLEASURES A brief By Ai Weiwei Translated by Allan H. Barr “You are just a pawn in the game, you know,” summarily informs public security officer Ai Weiwei, China’s most controversial artist – and for the Chinese Communist Party, its most dangerous artist. It is 2011 and Ai, suspected of […]
College students design sugar skulls with emphasis on symbolism
Students in Angela Spreter’s seventh-grade art class at Henry H. Wells Middle School leaned over their art tables, carefully coloring designs of sugar skulls adorned with bright colors. While the students all started with plain white paper and a black background, they used sharpies, colored pencils, and oil pastels to create very personal designs. “We […]
Art houses want the public to come back. Can a MoviePass-style program help?
The imminent death of arthouse cinema has caused much ink to flow in recent years. A few years ago there was the moment when small independent cinemas had to switch from 35mm film to digital presentation; or the period of the winter months of 2018 when the venerable Lincoln Plaza Cinema closed its doors on […]
Local makeup artists create BOO-tiful Halloween looks!
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) – If there’s one day in the year for a total transformation, it’s Halloween. This is the day when you can explore your inner child, your inner fantasy, and become who you want to be. And what better way to change your look than with a little glam ?! “I celebrate any […]
Best new books to read in November 2021: Ratajkowski, Patchett
On the bookshelf 11 books to watch in November If you purchase related books from our site, The Times may earn a commission from Bookshop.org, whose fees support independent bookstores. As the frenzy of dropping hot books has started to subside, there are still plenty of books to look forward to in November, the real […]
App State’s Kidd Brewer Stadium pavilion honors Robert ‘Bob’ Hatley
BOONE, NC – The debut of new spaces at Kidd Brewer Stadium to honor mountaineer legends and supporters continues this fall with the nomination of the Hatley Pavilion for former student Robert “Bob” Hatley ’72. “Bob and Carol continue to support App State Athletics at the highest level, and this gift has been essential in […]
Four art spaces and workshops to see First Nations art in Canberra
Posted on October 29, 2021 Immerse yourself in some of the oldest and richest cultures in human history with the vast collections of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art in Canberra’s National Museums and Galleries. For original arts and crafts and crafts from local Aboriginal artists, visit the Burrunju Art Gallery and the Aboriginal Dreamings […]
Portage Park artist wants your help to open neighborhood comic book store
PORTAGE PARK – For years, artist and writer Alain Park has thought about opening an independent community bookstore dedicated to European comics and graphic novels he grew up reading. The pandemic was the push he needed. Now the longtime Portage Park resident is ready to make his dream of creating an inclusive neighborhood bookstore come […]
Resin flower art becomes a full-time gig for Waikerie’s Jax Isaacson
As every parent knows, it’s almost impossible to do much around the house when your kids are little. For graphic designer Jax Isaacson, starting long-term art projects wasn’t an option with two active preschoolers, so she turned to a medium she could craft in stages and started experimenting with it. resin. “At first I wanted […]
In Memoriam: the visionary philanthropy of S. Paul Musco transformed the university
Trustee Emeritus S. Paul Musco, a prominent Orange County philanthropist, entrepreneur and one of Chapman University’s most beloved supporters, died on September 19. He was 95 years old. Chapman University President Daniele C. Struppa described Musco as a dynamic presence whose visionary philanthropy transformed the university. Along with his wife Marybelle, Musco helped establish the […]
ArtworxTO Hub opens at Union Station with “I am land” exhibit – City of Toronto
Press release October 27, 2021 Today, Mayor John Tory officially launched the ArtworxTO hub at Union Station, located at 61 Front Street West. The inaugural exhibition of the “I am land” Hub is curated by Maya Wilson-Sanchez. “I am land” is an exhibition in three parts; the first part is entitled “I am a land […]
Natashia Deón on LA’s New Historical Novel “The Perishing”
On the bookshelf The perishing By Natashia DeónCounterpoint: 320 pages, $ 26 If you purchase linked books from our site, The Times may earn a commission from Bookshop.org, whose fees support independent bookstores. Natashia Deón, like her fiction, is too multifaceted to be defined in a few words. A former corporate lawyer, she is now […]
College Of Design art center faces combination of age discrimination
LOS ANGELES, CA – A Pasadena art and design school that once included Ansel Adams as a guest lecturer is being sued for age discrimination by a 65-year-old former professor who alleges his contract failed been renewed in 2020 based on the pretext of unproven claims in an Instagram post. Jeffrey Smith’s lawsuit in Los […]
Game Preview: Oklahoma Upcoming For Red Raiders
LUBBOCK, Texas – Texas Tech is on the road this Saturday for a clash against No. 4 Oklahoma. Kick-off is at 2:30 p.m. Nationwide TV coverage will be provided Saturday on ABC with Dave Pasch calling for action alongside analyst Dusty Dvorcek and field analyst Tom Luginbill. The broadcast can also be found through the […]
Learn the secrets of a professional artist with this $ 30 training package
That you love art and whether you want to make it a hobby, a career, or just a curiosity – there are so many fun and engaging ways to learn more about this timeless craft. Especially as time goes by. Digital art and drawing have broadened the horizons of so many visual artists, designers, draftsmen […]
Apocalypse Now-ish (Cocktails, Anyone?) – The New York Times
In August 2020, Shteyngart was working on the final act of the novel when his health and sanity collapsed. As a child, he suffered from an infection resulting from a botched circumcision, and the wound burst, an ordeal he discussed in an article published earlier this month in The New Yorker. In agony and at […]
5 apps that help you track and offset your carbon emissions
Climate change and environmental sustainability are currently a priority for many small and large businesses around the world. Technological innovations have enabled companies to understand and track their carbon emissions in powerful ways. In turn, this information and data can be used by companies to make smarter, more environmentally friendly decisions about product innovations and […]
APV juniors ask for more resources, funding from the League
Get the latest Syracuse news delivered straight to your inbox.Subscribe to our newsletter here. Junior students in the Film Department at the College of Visual and Performing Arts wrote a letter to the faculty in September expressing concerns and frustrations with the program. The letter contained 10 requests, which included 24-hour sweeping access to the […]
Freeport Historical Society Completes “State-of-the-Art” Fire-Resistant Safe to Safeguard Collection
Jim Cram, Director Emeritus of the Freeport Historical Society, standing inside the new vault. C. Thacher Carter / The time record Construction of a new fire-retardant, air-conditioned safe designed to house artifacts and historical records in Freeport has been completed. The approximately $ 600,000 safe is part of the long-term vision of the Freeport Historical […]
macOS Monterey is now available
25 October 2021 UPDATE macOS Monterey is now available macOS Monterey offers revolutionary new features that help people connect in new ways, accomplish more, and work seamlessly across their Apple devices. FaceTime includes new audio and video features that make calls more natural and realistic, and new continuity tools like AirPlay to Mac make Apple […]
At the FIAC Art Fair, the ambitions are great. Can sales keep pace?
PARIS – It’s hard to escape the feeling of rivalry between France and its cross-Channel neighbor, from the Battle of Agincourt to the Napoleonic wars, including President Charles de Gaulle block the entry of Great Britain into the European Economic Community. And now that Britain has left the European Union, France is looking to gain […]
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Dispatches from Frankfurt Buchmesse, the world’s largest book fair
An employee sets up the Bastei Lübbe stand at the Frankfurt Book Fair on October 19.picture alliance / AFP / Getty Images Expand your mind and build your reading list with the Books newsletter. register today. Canada was the guest of honor at this year’s Frankfurt Buchmesse, the world’s largest book fair, where typically 7,000 […]
Picasso’s masterpieces sold for 94 million euros at Las Vegas auction
Eleven works of art by Pablo Picasso were auctioned for almost 94 million euros ($ 110 million) after being on display for years in a Las Vegas hotel. The Sotheby’s auction was held at the Bellagio Hotel and Casino owned by MGM Resorts, where the pieces were featured in its Picasso restaurant. The company said […]
Colorful crafts: what it’s like to be a stained glass artist
STAFFORD COPYRIGHT EXPRESS AND STAR STEVE LEATH 09/29/2021..Pic at Amerton Farm at, AS Stained Glass, for a feature film by Heather with Amanda Siegert .. The practice of using colored glass for decorative purposes dates back to ancient Rome. But art is still very much alive today with new pieces still being produced for religious […]
2,000 people have come to VCU to watch Barack Obama speak out for Terry McAuliffe – VCU News
By Brian McNeill Thousands of members of the Virginia Commonwealth University and Richmond communities gathered on the Compass on Saturday as former President Barack Obama spoke out in support of Democratic candidate for governor Terry McAuliffe. McAuliffe, who served as the 72nd governor of Virginia from 2014 to 2018, faces Republican candidate Glenn Youngkin and […]
The Truth Behind Pink Floyd’s ‘The Wall’ Cover Design
The wall Designer Gerald Scarfe designed the iconic artwork on Roger Waters’ kitchen table. ALSO READ: “Just A Notion”: Swedish pop icons ABBA release a new track [listen] GERALD SCARFE’S SURPRISE WORK WITH PINK FLOYD The artist – who was “puzzled” when the group asked him to come aboard given his work as a political […]
James Brolin on Creating a Limited Edition Art Book
Brolin relaxes in the sun, while remaining in his Gurney Halleck costume.Picture: Warner Bros. More cinema art books Simply collect concept artwork, behind the scenes photos, and maybe some of the best stills from the movie. Not Dune, part of Insight The art and soul of Dune Limited edition. Instead, it’s a book combining the […]
Sparketh on ‘Shark Tank’: what is the cost, who are the founders and how to learn the art via online courses
Like it or not, COVID-19 has changed the way the world does everything. Having an online presence now is more important than ever and if there’s one business that has managed to stay afloat and be successful during this time, it’s their e-commerce. One aspect that has grown exponentially during this period is the online […]
Nick Hagglund undergoes successful wrist surgery
FC Cincinnati defenseman Nick Hagglund underwent successful surgery to repair a broken wrist on Thursday, the club announced today. Hagglund was injured in training Thursday morning and underwent surgery Thursday afternoon. As a result, he will miss the rest of the 2021 season. The Cincinnati, Ohio native has made 24 appearances for the Orange and […]
State Homecoming App Festivities Set October 25-31 | Local News
BOONE – Alumni, students, faculty, staff and community members are invited to celebrate Homecoming at Appalachian State University, with signature events taking place October 29-30. Alumni Homecoming Weekend activities kick off Friday, October 29 with the annual Homecoming Parade in downtown Boone, followed by APPtoberfest at Peacock Hall parking lot. Activities on Saturday, October 30 […]
Want shark or splash art on your wrist?
Five years ago, when Chris Alexander took his Seiko Turtle dive watch apart so he could paint its dial, he had no idea it would change his life. “I posted a photo of it on Reddit, and it wasn’t long before my inbox was full,” Alexander, 37, said in a telephone interview. “All over the […]
Crystal website launches educational classes and natural crystal nail art line
Iris Unique launched the world’s first crystal training school, as well as the first line of natural crystal nail art! In school, Iris teaches about natural crystal formations, explaining how each formation can help individuals on a personal level on their journey to spiritual enlightenment and soul growth. Iris Unique, Inc is pleased to announce […]
Meditations on the birth of Jesus by Jane Williams
THIS excellent small-format book consists of 20 works of art illustrating different aspects of the Christmas theme, each with a Bible reading and a meditation by Jane Williams. All are paintings, with the exception of the Black Madonna of Montserrat. The book includes expected characters, angels, shepherds, kings, and sometimes the unexpected, such as Hannah, […]
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The Trump app is the ultimate art of the PSPC deal
Former US President Donald Trump waves to people as he gets into his SUV outside Trump Tower in New York’s Manhattan neighborhood on October 18, 2021. REUTERS / Jeenah Moon WASHINGTON, October 21 (Reuters Breakingviews) – Donald Trump and blank check vehicles were built for each other. Like many executives attracted to special purpose acquisition […]
A “holy grail” of American folk art, hidden in plain sight
John Foster was driving through St. Louis in 2019 when he spotted something unusual on the porch of a house just east of Forest park. “I thought to myself, ‘This doesn’t look like a simple concrete lawn ornament,” said Foster, St. Louis-based author, historian and art enthusiast. He couldn’t stop then, but the remarkable sculpture […]
Beloved and award-winning children’s book illustrator Jerry Pinkney has died at 81
Famous illustrator Jerry Pinkney has passed away. According to to her longtime agent Sheldon Fogelman, Pinkney suffered a heart attack today; he was 81 years old. Pinkney was a legend in the world of children’s publishing. He won a Caldecott medal for his 2010 picture book The lion and the mouse; he also won five […]
How the indigenous TikTok community kept this woman sober throughout the pandemic
Erin Simon has been sober for over two years. A year and a half of that sobriety, she credits a virtual community she found through TikTok – the video-sharing app known for its dance and comedy videos. “It’s a great place to heal because we’re so lonely right now with this pandemic and TikTok is […]
In Washington, beloved cradle of art giants
This article is part of our last Fine Arts & Exhibitions special report, on how artistic institutions help the public to discover new options for the future. WALLA WALLA, WASH. – In this valley nestled between the Blue Mountains and the Palouse Hills, there is a sleepy warehouse district where giants are born. At Walla […]
Martha Stewart makes NFTs – jack-o’-lantern art and a flirty selfie
NBTV.media Founder Naomi Brockwell Discusses The Cryptocurrency Opportunity On “Make Money With Charles Payne” Martha Stewart wants to be your crypto queen. The 80-year-old lifestyle guru plans to unveil an NFT collection on her e-commerce site on Tuesday. Along with her eating, drinking and decorating items, Ms. Stewart will be selling her first line of […]
This comic book artist doesn’t work digitally, and here’s why
While the comic book artist can work digitally, he chooses not to. However, according to him, it has to do with more than preference. Greg Capullo is the artist behind DC Comics hit titles like Batman, Dark Nights: Metal and Black Nights: Death Metal, and he explained why he preferred to do everything with paper […]
Jefferson’s statue to be removed from New York council chamber
For more than 100 years, a 7-foot-tall statue of Thomas Jefferson towered over members of New York City Council in their room at City Hall, a testament to his role as one of the founding fathers of the nation and the principal author of The Declaration of Independence. But over the past two decades, some […]
Banksy’s Shredding artwork is auctioned for $ 25.4 million at Sotheby’s
LONDON – Banksy’s painting that sensational self-destruction three years ago after being sold for $ 1.4million at auction was resold Thursday by Sotheby’s for £ 18.6million, or 25.4million of dollars, a record for the artist. The work, re-titled by Banksy “Love is in the trash “, was estimated to sell for between $ 5.5 and […]
Photo exhibitions focused on marginalized people
This article is part of our last Fine Arts & Exhibitions special report, on how artistic institutions help the public to discover new options for the future. During the pandemic, Isolde Brielmaier, general curator at the International Center for Photography, began to wonder how black photographers were navigating this crisis – particularly as the battle […]
Nonprofit Organization Denies Jamie Lynn Spears’ Donation From Book Proceeds | Culture & Leisure
This Is My Brave declined Jamie Lynn Spears’ offer for a donation from the proceeds of his upcoming book. The nonprofit – which aims to raise awareness about mental health issues – reacted to the backlash against the 30-year-old star’s memoir and confirmed it would not accept “proceeds from the book sale. “. Speaking to […]
Great Falls Montana Tourism is looking for a local artist to help design a new mural | ABC Fox Great Falls
GREAT FALLS, Mont. – Great Falls Montana Tourism is moving to a new location, 15 Overlook Drive (Flag Hill). And they’re looking for you to turn their new office space into something magical that showcases the Electric City. “People come here to Great Falls to experience Great Falls,” said Marisela Hazzard, director of content for […]
Intermediary professor Owen Smith dies – UMaine News
The University of Maine community joins with students, alumni, faculty and staff of the university’s arts and intermediation programs in mourning the passing of Professor Owen Smith. Smith died on October 14 at the age of 63. Smith joined the Faculty of the Department of Arts in 1991. During his 30-year career at UMaine, he […]
Apple introduces Apple Music voice plan
October 18, 2021 PRESS RELEASE Apple introduces Apple Music voice plan New music experience, designed exclusively for Siri, costs just $ 4.99 per month CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Apple today announced the Apple Music Voice Plan, a new level of subscription for Apple Music built around the power of Siri. The Apple Music Voice Plan gives subscribers […]
He’s a Poet and the FBI Knows It: How John Giorno’s Dial-a-Poem Alarmed the Feds | Art and design
In 1968, the poet and visual artist John Giorno is on the phone when an idea comes to his mind. It occurred to him that “the voice was the poet, the words were the poem, and the phone was the place.” He imagined using the telephone as a means of mass communication, in order to […]
Madrid exhibition reinvents the Bosch Garden of Earthly Delights in the digital age | Exhibitions
Adam is a robot busy studying the codes of creation. The climate catastrophe has locked the devil in a block of ice. And a social media sinner is tied to a hashtag for eternity as a Terminator roams through mass grave hell. The Garden of Earthly Delights is once again in full bloom warning. Over […]
The WCCC program “Founders” presents the works of 2 pioneers of the program
Until the end of the month, Westmoreland County Community College is hosting an art exhibit honoring two faculty and campus leaders who have helped develop programs at the school. The exhibition, titled “Founders”, features works by Gregory Lee Hricenak and Robert Myers. It will be on display in the Science Innovation Center art gallery on […]
books’ ART’SCAPE Chronicle – Telegraph India
Art Cinema and India’s Forgotten Futures: Film and History in the Post Colony by Rochona Majumdar is an in-depth and scholarly study of the three pillars whose films put India on the world stage –– Satyajit Ray, Ritwik Ghatak and Mrinal Sen. the interest of deepening the culture of the cinematographic society prevalent in the […]
Swampscott news in brief for the week of Monday, October 18
The Swampscott Reporter News, in Brief, is a compilation of important general and brief information from various sources in the city. Members and organizations of the Swampscott community can email 150-200 word articles for inclusion in the weekly list to [email protected] with “News in Focus” in the subject line. Understanding the Salem Witch Trials in […]
Travel: Scottsdale, Arizona: “The Westernmost City in the West” | To travel
Around Scottsdale The heart of Scottsdale’s Old Town district is three blocks from Valley Ho. “The Westernmost Town in the West,” as the town calls itself, doesn’t disappoint in its options. catering and drinks. There are over 800 restaurants, including Craft 64, which serves wood-fired pizzas and microbreweries just one block from the hotel. Other […]
Elizabeth Diller tells Edmund DeWaal’s story – and hers
In Edmund de Waal’s house in south London is a 19th century display case at the Victoria & Albert Museum. Made of bronze and mahogany, measuring seven feet tall, it was purchased by the British author and ceramist to contain a legendary collection of miniature sculpted netsuke figures from Japan, passed down through four generations. […]
News from the entire cantonal region
Stark County Blood Drive The American Red Cross will be holding several blood drives in Stark County this week. Donors are asked to make an appointment to donate blood or platelets using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 800-733-2767. Times and locations of blood drives: Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., […]
the turbine room of Anicka Yi; Sutapa Biswas: Lumen – review | Art and design
Ttranslucent sea creatures drift through Tate Modern’s Turbine Hall, moving through this great gulf like elegant swimmers. Some have tentacles, golden and graceful. Others have antennae that float like miniature fins. Rising and falling, pulsing and swaying, these giant organisms pass among the rays of the sun in magical benches – turning all this empty […]
“A Great Friendship”: Japanese and Southern Cultures Mix in Northeast Mississippi | Local News
Mieko Kikuchi remembers what it was like to come from Japan to the United States. Kikuchi, Renasant’s Japanese liaison and board member of the Japan-America Society of Mississippi, said she was an active member of her community when she lived in Japan, but needed the help from her friends when she moved to the United […]
Teacher, musician writes a book about family discord
John Samuel Graves III started his career as a teacher. Although he left this profession, he enjoys educating people about music, art and history. Graves, 79, has created three websites – one about his music, writing and publishing projects, one about his family history, and one dedicated to his musical compositions. He also manages a […]
What is Bearbrick, why is it so expensive and how to start collecting
When collecting something becomes a rage, no matter how simple, it becomes a cherished collector’s item in no time. The case of Bearbrick (stylized like Be @ rbrick) is one example. In case you’ve never encountered a cute, distinctive anthropomorphic bear figurine with a swollen belly, this is what a Bearbrick looks like. Image credit: […]
Blue Beetle Movie DC FanDome Concept Art Could Confirm Ted Kord
A first teaser for the next one Blue beetle The film was revealed during DC FanDome today, offering a preview of the concept art for the titular hero costume in the original HBO Max film. Hidden in the art, however, was a small Easter Egg that made some fans wonder if another Blue Beetle would […]
Rockport Center for the Arts launches Guy Clark Festival
The Rockport Center for the Arts kicked off its festival Friday, October 15, celebrating a beloved Texan musician who spent his teenage years there. The festival honors Grammy-winning artist Guy Clark. The Guy Clark Festival is an event named after the late country singer-songwriter who called Rockport his childhood home. They kicked off their celebrations […]
From BCom to English Honors, the best courses are always available
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Pininfarina’s new Battista displays the automatic evolution of the design business – Robb Report
In recent years, many of the few surviving European bodybuilders have had to redefine themselves as boutique automakers, with mixed results. Among them, the Italian Pininfarina, arguably the most revered carrozzeria of all, hope to set the benchmark for both design and execution with its offshoot Automobili Pininfarina and the new 1,877 hp, all electric […]
Apple drops Quran app in China, sparking censorship criticism
Apple has removed popular Quran and Bible apps following requests from Chinese officials. Apple has removed a popular Quran and Bible app from the App Store following a request from officials, sparking criticism across the world amid allegations of abuse of Uyghur Muslim citizens of China. Quran Majeed, an app that is used by millions […]
Doors guitarist Robby Krieger returns to Strange Days in new book
One of the first inductees to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has just released a new book, which he hopes will set the record straight on one of the most successful bands of the 1960s. Guitarist Robby Krieger is one of the two surviving members of The Doors, and his new book takes […]
The Egg chair and other design classics up for auction
It is one of the most recognizable chairs in the world and will be offered for auction in Dublin next week. Arne Jacobsen’s Egg chair was designed for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen in 1958 and has become one of the most copied chairs of all time. Its distinctive curved shape has appeared everywhere […]
LARC receives grant from Thomaston Savings Bank Foundation for art workshops
TORRINGTON – LARC received a grant from the Thomaston Savings Bank Foundation to fund an art workshop at the Five Points Center for the Visual Arts. Twelve people from LARC’s Day Support Option (DSO) attend a weekly hour-long class at the new Five Points Arts Center on University Drive in Torrington. Classes are taught by […]
Foothill Theater Arts presents love letter to THE BOOK OF WILLING theater
Award-winning Foothill Theater Arts presents Lauren Gunderson’s joyous celebration of theater, The Book of Will, live on stage for just three weeks, November 5-21, 2021 at the Lohman Theater, 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills . Director Bruce McLeod leads a cast of local notables in this shameless ode to the magic of the […]
Beloved Art: Local mum designs hand-drawn ornaments and portraits
Brittany Reeves has always been creative and has always loved art. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, she needed an outlet to help keep herself busy, and she turned to art to do just that. Today, the Dawson County mother of two owns and operates a thriving business, Beeloved Art, specializing in hand-drawn portraits and specially […]
FB PREVIEW: Host Flights # 13 Rebels in Primetime Showdown at Neyland Stadium
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee – After two dominant performances in wins over Missouri and South Carolina, Tennessee will look to push things forward in a prime-time clash against the 13th Ole Miss on Saturday night at a sold-out Neyland stadium. Flights have announced the return of #CheckerNeyland to set the stage for one of the season’s most […]
Apple to remove popular Quran app in China: report
GIF: Quran Majeed / YouTube Apple has removed an app that allowed users to read the Muslim holy book, the Quran, in China, according to a new report from the BBC. The application, known as Quran Majeed, is incredibly popular around the world and is currently ranked 51 in Google’s US App Store for Reference […]
Slippers and pot lids: eight essential tips from readers to save energy at home this winter | Energy
“Think about when you are using your energy” Energy is most expensive at peak times – at 7 p.m., for example, when everyone is watching TV and cooking. Energy companies often have to activate backup power plants to meet demand at these times. These are expensive to operate and often generate a lot of carbon […]
Framingham State and MassBay create college access in high schools
FRAMINGHAM – Elizabeth Avadanian has just started her second year at Framingham High School, but she is already accumulating credits for college. Avadanian, 15, is one of some 170 students enrolled in the MetroWest Fellows Early Start Program, a team effort between Framingham State University and MassBay Community College. Students at Milford or Framingham Public […]
Recognition, finally, after decades of decolonization of art
LONDON – Anglo-Indian artist Sutapa Biswas has always found herself playing a confrontational role in the British art world, forcing conversations about the empire and its legacies that the establishment preferred to dodge. But it looks like that may change. This year Biswas, 59, is the subject of two major British exhibitions, in parallel: at […]
Paintings found behind a bookshelf at the Harvard Botanical Museum
When Richard Evans Schultes ’37, Ph.D. ’41 Having become director of the Botanical Museum at Harvard University in 1967, he could not imagine that he would soon discover a collection of beautiful paintings hidden behind a bookshelf in the departmental library. These paintings depicted all the plants mentioned by Shakespeare and showed how extensive Shakespeare’s […]
Reshaping media – UT News
Over the past five years, the Latino Media Arts and Studies Program (L-MAS) at the University of Texas at Austin has grown from a class group and minor to a hub for Latin American scholarship, community, and creativity. Founded by professors Charles Ramirez Berg, Marie Beltrán and Maggie Rivas Rodriguez, the program is in the […]
Suggested designs for the Say Their Names art installation – Medford News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News
ASHLAND – In the spring, the Say Their Names collective issued a call to black artists for proposals for a permanent art installation, bringing in four submissions. Two proposals went through a community voting phase and were submitted Wednesday to the Ashland Parks and Recreation Commission, which will oversee the design and installation of any […]
Google Brings its ‘Pocket Gallery’ 3D Art Exhibition Experiences to the Web – TechCrunch
Google’s Arts & Culture team launched its “Pocket Gallery” experiments in 2018 to allow users of AR-compatible smartphones to see works by artists like Johannes Vermeer for the first time in history, including pieces that are generally inaccessible to the public. Today, the team announced that they are making the entire series of pocket galleries […]
Classes and workshops calendar published on October 13, 2021
The Sunburg Heritage Arts Initiative has several workshops scheduled. Violin workshop: October 17, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Hope Lutheran Church; open to all violinists of any age with two or more years of playing experience strongly encouraged; children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Learn violin tunes and techniques in small and […]
Good Thinking: Artist Casper’s New Book Celebrates Pioneers in Science
Casper artist Zachary Pullen poses next to the box containing his painting “The Thinkers” in his Casper studio. The entire pant, which has also been turned into a book, has not been publicly disclosed. (Dan Cepeda, Oil City) CASPER, Wyo. – After Casper artist Zachary Pullen and author Brad Herzog finished their book “The Presidents” […]
“As seen on TikTok”: the application becomes a purchasing phenomenon | KLRT
NEW YORK (AP) – Near the Twizzlers and Sour Patch Kids at It’Sugar are random items – stirred toys, fruit-shaped jelly candies – which have earned a spot on the candy store shelves because they went viral on TikTok. A flood of videos last year showed people biting into the plastic casing of fruit candies, […]
Local Illustrator Charles Vess Hosts Signing Session for New Art Collection of His “Stardust” Works with Neil Gaiman | Entertainment
Charles Vess will be signing copies of his new art and history book based on his work on “Stardust” by Neil Gaiman. Contribution photo If you are going to “Charles Vess signs books Sunday, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., at Springhouse, 112 Court St., Abingdon, Virginia. ABINGDON, Virginia – Charles Vess seeks to share more […]
Artist opens Harborside Upcycled store in Fairhaven
FAIRHAVEN – It’s no surprise that in one of the country’s largest fishing harbors, the nearby beaches would be littered with bits of fishing nets and ropes. Fortunately, a resident of Fairhaven had an idea: to recycle waste into art. “I was just doing things for my friends and family,” said Chris Vasconcelos, 43, owner […]
teacher shortlisted for Million Dollar Global Teachers Award | Education
A British physical education teacher who pioneered new ways of teaching sports to visually impaired children at a special school in Liverpool has been shortlisted for this year’s prestigious global teachers’ award. David Swanston, teacher at St Vincent’s School, is among the last 10 nominations and nominations out of 8,000 for this year’s $ 1million […]
Art of Science 2021 competition and image exhibition
“Sometimes I’m just sitting in front of my microscope and realizing how beautiful it is, what I’m doing,” she says. This year’s competition is judged by fashion designer Lisa Gorman, who studied nursing and worked at the Royal Melbourne Hospital before going into fashion. This red heart represents the atomic structure of a protein of […]