BIG WANG THEORY Sep 12, 2008
Wang mined the visual world of Niki de Saint Phalle, a female artist. But the designer was also true to herself, presenting a luxe, dressed-up version of her own personal style. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Chun Kwang Young: Injecting color in arid landscapes Sep 8, 2008
At the National Museum of Contemporary Art in Seoul, one of Chun's art pieces is shown in the same room as works by Niki de Saint Phalle, Richard Deacon and Tony Cragg. Chun's work "stems from traditional Korean culture, but transcends being purely Asian," said Richard Klein, the curator of the Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, in an e-mail. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
French artists whimsical sculptures draw the eye Jun 14, 2008
Bismarck Tribune - Life - French artists whimsical sculptures draw the eye. ST. LOUIS The dogwoods are in full bloom, showing off their delicate white and pale pink blossoms. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
ESCONDIDO: Public art has changed the city's look May 11, 2008
Things slowed to a trickle after that, and the only project completed between 2000 and 2004 was Queen Calafia's Magical Circle, a sculpture garden for children in Kit Carson Park that was provided to the city for free by artist Niki de Saint Phalle. Pollack said the change in pace reflects a change in philosophy, with the commission focusing more on large projects that will take a long time to develop. (North County Times)
What's springing up at botanical gardens Mar 5, 2008
"Niki" is a pop-art-style show of 40 colorful mosaic sculptures by Niki de Saint Phalle, from a six-ton head to a friendly alligator to a whimsical golfer, on display April 27-Oct. 31. (MSNBC -- Travel)
'Rituality': Escondido exhibition examines traditions in modern life Dec 6, 2007
""Rituality" is one of four exhibits on display through Jan. 27 at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido Museum. Also featured are "Niki de Saint Phalle: A Spiritual Path," "La Loteria: An Exploration of Mexico," a collection of 54 paintings by Teresa Villegas, and "The Poetics of Myth," by San Diego artist Brad Burkhart."Rituality"When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; noon to 4 p.m. Sundays; through Jan. 27Where: California Center for the Arts, Escondido Museum, 340 N.... (North County Times)
Paris For Food Lovers Sep 2, 2007
"Fountains are placed all over Paris, but one I especially like to visit is the fountain created by Niki de Saint Phalle and Jean Tinguely near Georges Pompidou Center. The Stravinsky Fountain is made up of 16 mobile gargoyle sculptures and was created by the former French Vogue cover-model-turned-artist in collaboration with Swiss painter and sculptor Jean Tinguely. Hugo's square "Place des Vosges is one of Paris' oldest and most beautiful squares. Surrounded by 36 buildings and arched arcades;... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
New lease of life for New Realism at Paris show Jun 3, 2007
Also among them were Daniel Spoerri, Gerard Deschamps, Niki de Saint Phalle, Mimmo Rotella and Christo; all gathered around Pierre Restany with his notion of New Realism, so far removed from the abstractionism of the 1950s in Paris. In opposition to abstract notions in art, the works of Nouveau Realism returned to the relationship of the artist toward representations of the real world, by using the body and other objects: accumulations of artifacts, rubbish bins, lacerated canvases, collages or... (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Setting the Escondido record straight May 7, 2007
Escondido has some of the finest family-oriented events in the county, such as the largest Christmas Parade, the best cruise night in the U.S.A., Grape Day celebration, the second largest Street Faire in the state, the only Niki de Saint Phalle exhibit in the United States, top-notch youth sports programs and facilities. Add the best-equipped and -trained police and fire departments in the county, dependable public utilities and a community of involved and dedicated volunteers, and the list goes... (North County Times)
The postman who delivered a palace May 4, 2007
Aesthetic considerations or historical connections are beside the point: It is its own very odd self and not surprisingly has inspired artists from Picasso to Niki de Saint Phalle. Cheval (1836-1924) lived a long life of respectable poverty, apprenticed first to a baker and then entering the postal service in 1867. (International Herald Tribune)
Escondido official Don Anderson to retire after 38 years Apr 19, 2007
The sculpture garden, Queen Califia's Magical Circle, was created by world-renowned artist Niki de Saint Phalle and opened in 2003. "That was probably one of the most interesting, rewarding projects," Anderson said. (North County Times)
From trash to toys, New Realism goes on display in Paris retrospective Mar 29, 2007
They were joined later by others, including sculptors Cesar, Niki de Saint Phalle and Christo. "The New Realists consider the world as a tableau," wrote critic Pierre Restany for a 1961 exhibit. (North County Times)
