Roger Cohen: Olé! This Spanish summer Aug 6, 2008
But national triumphalism, stronger for once than contentious regionalism, has tended to crowd out distress. After the Tour de France, El Pa. (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)
Food for Thought Jul 8, 2008
Respect for tradition and social and ecological responsibility can work together with technological innovation and capitalist resourcefulness to respect the ridges and valleys of regionalism in an increasingly flattened world. Efforts to realize this vision ought to figure centrally in the projects of social and cultural renewal that traditional conservatives see as essential precedents to meaningful political reform. (The American Conservative)
American Artist Marsden Hartley Jul 7, 2008
Following his return to the United States, Hartley shifted from abstract expressions to more focused works, particularly those which reflected American regionalism. Hartley made a visit to the burgeoning Taos, New Mexico art scene in 1918, and from there he traveled frequently until settling down back in his native Maine. (Suite101.com)
Catskill, Hudson artists to paint on broader canvas Jun 14, 2008
Milbourn spoke of the ongoing work performed by the Catskill Gallery Association, the Greene County Council on the Arts, the Thomas Cole National Historic Site, and the Beattie-Powers House to ensure the community s legacy of art is continued, and stressed the importance of regionalism in promoting the arts. Speaking on behalf of the Catskill Gallery Association and the Village of Catskill, Milbourn said, we are pleased to join our fellow Hudson River cities to work together to promote the... (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
New England artists survey showing May 26, 2008
regionalism : all these isms impacted significantly on the art we observe and contemplate today. Who were the significant players. (Medfield Press, MA)
Deft portrayal Jan 31, 2008
Despite making four trips to Europe and studying several styles including impressionism during the 1920s, Wood is mostly associated with regionalism that primarily was based in the Midwest. Milligan deftly recreated Wood's life from the artist's boyhood to his death from pancreatic cancer in 1942. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Interview: Joel and Ethan Coen Dec 3, 2007
Joel Coen: Honestly, we didn't think about it that way, although retrospectively at one point I sort of realized there are certain superficial resemblances to Fargo like the very specific regionalism of the story and the fact that they're both about sheriffs in small towns confronting crimes. But no, to be quite honest we were presented with the book and just took it on as an interesting book that we had [read] that had another sensibility that comes from somebody else's imagination, and it was... (IGN FilmForce)
Ontario, Quebec sweep folk awards Dec 3, 2007
Last night, though, was about harmony, not regionalism. Toronto's Rita Chiarelli showed that by gamely stumbling through a few lines of French while accepting the Solo World Artist award for her album Cuore: The Italian Sessions. (Canada.com)
What's it Worth? An increasing appreciation for Americana Aug 26, 2007
Regionalism has become very important to many furniture collectors, searching out only Boston-made furniture for example, or Chippendale style from urban areas. Blanket chests are a particular piece of furniture that really exemplify Americana and generate a lot of local interest. (Woonsocket Call, RI)
Sustar: Where Is Venezuela Going? Jul 23, 2007
Rather than mimic Cuba, the international focus of Chvezs economic policy has been to (1) promote economic regionalism and greater integration of Latin American countries through trade internally and with non-U.S. partners; (2) organize alliances of hydrocarbon-producing countries, boosting OPEC and advocating the creation of a similar cartel for natural gas producers; and (3) wean Latin American countries away from the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank and U.S.-European finance... (Zmag.org)
Diversity in 'Color of the Land' Jul 8, 2007
"I thought last year's 'Color of the Land' exhibit was great," said Kandace Steadman, executive director of the MUAH. "A lot of people came in and a lot of people commented on how pleased they were with the new venue." With MUAH's new, extended hours Tuesday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. visitors to the landscape show will have even more time to immerse themselves in the "Color of the Land." This year's Purchase Award winner (with a $5,000 cash prize), "Deja Vu," by Chris Miles, is an acrylic-on-panel... (Deseret News)
Art auctions: Fearful of complexity, buyers want instant impact Jun 23, 2007
Regionalism may likewise have contributed to the inordinate success of "Le Port d'Anvers" (The Antwerp Harbor) signed by Emile Othon Friesz in 1906. The Fauve blue and yellow palette is toned down and the quasi-topographical accuracy makes the harbor view look like an outsize picture postcard with a Fauve touch. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Canadian Idol: Kindler, gentler and bleep-free Jun 2, 2007
Most of all, Canadian Idol makes a much greater show of regionalism: It auditions in more cities than its American counterpart, and features more footage of these places in the audition segments. Last season's Top 10 represented eight of the 10 provinces, although Brunton points out that, just like a federal political party, you need a national constituency to win the contest decided by viewers' voting, which determines the outcome of the performance rounds. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
SouthernCarolina Alliance celebrates first decade May 27, 2007
Moore said SCA has the right idea by incorporating regionalism into recruiting. I have adopted the motto of a friend of mine: When you really need a helping hand, look at the end of your arm. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Asian contemporary artists present... Dec 6, 2006
This year's exhibition "2006 Asia Art Now" is held under the theme of "Globalization and Locality," focusing on the significance of regional artistic reflection in the sense that regionalism has risen to respond to the ever accelerating movement of globalization. Faced with globalization that can be indifferent to diversity and uniqueness among regions, countries and cultures, the exhibition seeks a way to alter the course of this strong tide as well as taking steps to convert the local... (Korea Herald, Korea)
Let's deal viewers a King Nov 29, 2006
It was only because Hirsch and Rosemond realized that CBC brass, obsessed with regionalism, might tell them to produce the show in Winnipeg if they admitted that's where it was set, that they changed the locale to Toronto's Kensington Market. The show dealt with social issues from Larry's low sperm count, to the bureaucratic barriers faced by would-be immigrants, to Cathy's desire for independence. (Toronto Star -- Arts)
Knoxville-Oak Ridge Innovation Valley Governments Cooperate, Attract Anchor Tenant to New High Tech Park Oct 20, 2006
Oct. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Economic regionalism in the Knoxville-Oak Ridge Innovation Valley is paying off in the form of a state-of- the art high tech park with a cutting edge anchor tenant, officials announced today. The city mayors of Alcoa and Maryville as well as the mayors of Blount and Knox Counties and the Economic Development Board of Blount County have named their 450-acre park located near McGhee Tyson regional airport the Pellissippi Research Centre, On the Oak Ridge Corridor. (PR Newswire)
Up to Date in Kansas City Sep 15, 2006
Moffett and his wife, Virginia, are avid art collectors, whose holdings include works by Thomas Hart Benton, Grant Wood, John Steuart Curry and other representatives of 20th-century Midwest regionalism. Their collection recently was on view at the Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art, in Saint Joseph, Mo. (SmartMoney)
Russia-Venezuela Deal May Harm S America Aug 4, 2006
Each time Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez embarks on a world tour, he takes every opportunity to promote his unique brand of socialism, South American regionalism and the evil of Washington. His current tour - which as taken him through Belarus, Russia, Vietnam and Mali - has been a remarkable one so far. (Ocnus.net)
A vision realized? Aug 1, 2006
" Ann Pipinski, president and CEO of Johnson College, believes that one of great things accomplished by GVTA is that the organization promotes an all-regional movement. "GVTA's regionalism approach is the key," says Pipinski. "Chris and his people are a positive influence with this, and bring many people to the table that otherwise wouldn't have been there. They've given key people the opportunity to be together and speak together. (Pennsylvania Northeast Business Journal, PA)
Bruce Fisher: The man behind Giambra's curtain May 15, 2006
Eager to return to Buffalo, where he had graduated from Calasanctius School in 1971, Fisher felt he could refine Giambra's "regionalism" platform and sharpen his image. Then, as Giambra's deputy in the city comptroller's office, he helped devise a strategy to run for county executive, trumpeting regionalism and exploiting the huge financial reserve accumulated by then-County Executive Dennis T. Gorski as proof taxpayers had been overcharged ... "What Giambra represented with his regionalism, . .... (Buffalo News)
Painting out of the land (Deborah K. Dietsch) Mar 11, 2006
Trained in Paris and familiar with modern art, Wood turned his back on the avant-garde in the belief that an artist should "paint out of the land and the people he knows best." He came to embrace American regionalism, a representational movement based on grass-roots ideals that counted artists Thomas Hart Benton and John Steuart Curry as members ... Wood's idyllic regionalism mirrored an American looking inward. (Washington Times)
