For the conventions, a gentle blend of art and politics Aug 19, 2008
Artworks created to coincide with the U.S. political conventions include the ice sculpture "Democracy." (Nora Ligorano/Marshall Reese) ... Agiant ice sculpture of the word "Democracy" that will melt over the course of eight to 12 hours. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
City of Lodi payments Aug 19, 2008
76,500 to Rowland H. Cheney for a half payment for the upcoming "Celebrate the Harvest" sculpture ... Acampo_Mom wrote on Aug 19, 2008 7:38 AM:" I don't live in Lodi, so I may not have any right to say:Ummmm $76,500 to Rowland H. Cheney for a half payment for the upcoming "Celebrate the Harvest" sculpture???????????emphasis on the ????????half payment? ". (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
After-school classes at Tarble teach art and life skills to children of all ages Aug 18, 2008
And because the classes are taught in an actual art gallery, Morice said students often are inspired by the myriad of painting, sculpture and photography exhibits. Some instructors even ask their students to mimic the pieces on display at Tarble. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Guj: Ancient Buddha plaque excavated Aug 18, 2008
Archaeologists believe that the plaque is from first or second century AD as the trend of depicting Buddha in sculpture began in Mahayana period after the first century ... Talking about the on-going excavation, Rawat says, "From the three different sites in Vadnagar, we have excavated around 2,000 pieces of archaeological importance, including a 2,000-year-old housing structure, numerous clay utensils, silver coins, beads, ornaments, Roman style head sculpture, turbaned face clay plaque.". (India Times, India)
Critic's picks - visual arts Aug 18, 2008
Featuring a large stomach- or womb-shaped sculpture made of black rubber, suspended from the ceiling and embroidered with meandering lines of colorful ribbon, the installation is inspired by Xhosa culture and has an intricate gorgeousness, a handmade flair, and an ability to seduce both from afar and up close. But it also consists of just three works; and that's not enough. (Boston Globe)
Amid Olympics' glare, exhibit spotlights Mao Aug 18, 2008
Kong Dongmei strolled into an exhibit featuring portraits and sculptures of her late grandfather, Mao Zedong ... The regal sculpture of him that they made, or the flattering rendering of his face, were done with genuine artistic drive rather than propaganda fervor. (Boston Globe)
Connecticut powwow to salute food, arts, culture Aug 18, 2008
A juried art competition will recognize the finest compositions in pottery, sculpture, painting, and other fine arts. And visitors can sample traditional food, such as fish chowder and buffalo. (Boston Globe)
Auburn native's art featured at Olympics Aug 18, 2008
They told (Bush) a local artist had made the sculpture when they gave it to him and he said it was a nice moment, Ellis said. The statue was a miniature replica of a 7-foot-tall centerpiece Ellis created, which portrayed a man diving into water. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Sculpture hits heights of Welsh mountain Aug 18, 2008
Sculpture hits the heights ... A sculpture used in Liverpool's culture celebrations has been taken to a Welsh mountain summit. (BBC News -- UK)
Fifth annual event features ‘caterpillars' on prison walls Aug 18, 2008
An image shows the sculpture of a eagle taking flight from one of the prison's guardtowers. A fourth artist will use LCD light to project the image of a white spider spinning a web on the dark asphalt of a nearby parking lot. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Working with Minissha was great fun: Ranbir Aug 18, 2008
When Ahmed and Siddharth put me on top of an approximately 100 ft rock type sculpture and I had to stand on top of it to sing "Khuda Jaane" with different hand movements, it was really scary. But when I saw it on the big screen I felt proud that I managed to keep my nerve and do that shot. (MSN India)
Asian market projects 20M annual visits Aug 18, 2008
There also will be an indoor and outdoor sculpture garden and a food court with a large Chinese restaurant, he said. What s left to do. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Green Art blends landscaping and sculpture Aug 18, 2008
Currently Berger has a collection of stone sculptures on display at the Seacoast Science Center in Rye as part of the Art in Nature exhibit, which will run through Aug. 31. These sculptures are displayed both inside and outside the center ... Berger will install a pond with an oversized Mother Earth sculpture reflecting into the water. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Old Legal Feuds Divided, Linked McCain and Ex-Wife Aug 18, 2008
The 1990 lawsuit lists five pages of lost property, including autographed pictures of U.S. presidents, Super Bowl programs from every year the game was played and a Chinese Foo dog sculpture. Some were surely items the family considered priceless: photos of McCain's grandfather alongside Gen. Douglas MacArthur when the Japanese surrendered in World War II, the letters McCain wrote as a POW and the press clippings documenting his release. (Newsmax)
Thieves steal copper froms culptures on artist’s land Aug 17, 2008
Lubomir Tomaszewski, 85, whose work is displayed in museums and private collections around the world, said someone stole about 200 pounds of copper from several outdoor sculptures on his property ... The thief or thieves knocked down seven large sculptures and several smaller pieces, then broke off the copper pieces to steal mostly heads, arms and hands on human figures ... In Tomaszewski s case, the copper thefts damaged several of the sculptures beyond repair and ruined his chances of selling... (New Haven Register, CT)
There's Platinum in the hills Aug 17, 2008
Since there was no access to the roof, McDonald commissioned metalsmith Chris French, a former art student who dabbled in sculpture, to make a 60-foot-long staircase. He also made a steel surround for the living room fireplace and all the sunshade overhangs for the building. (San Francisco Chronicle)
At the Galleries Aug 17, 2008
Pacific Gallery: New paintings by Rolf Krohn, Sharon Larson, Peiter Molenaar and Geoff Wooller as well as sculpture by Elizabeth Yonza are on view in a group exhibition. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday to Saturday, until 9 p.m. Thursday, and noon-5 p.m. Sunday, 702 14th St. East. (StarPhoenix)
Sculptures stolen from cemetery Aug 16, 2008
Kahlil Gibran's sculpture, ''Seated Ceres,'' was taken from the Contemporary Sculpture Path in the last week ... Thieves have looted several sculptures, including the work of a famed South End artist, from the Forest Hills Cemetery, possibly to sell as scrap metal, in a sign that the theft of bronze and copper has spread to the serenity of cemeteries ... The work of Kahlil Gibran, "Seated Ceres," and two sculptures by other artists were taken over the past week from the Contemporary Sculpture... (Boston Globe)
Unwelcome guests (8/11) Aug 16, 2008
Soon after I had created a tablescape of books and rhythm instruments, crowned with an Elayne Goodman sculpture on the highest shelf, the noise began. Do you hear that. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Town of Cornelius is lucky to land Olympic sculpture Aug 16, 2008
A replica of Jon Hair's Olympic sculpture was recently sent across the globe for international acclaim, but the original is staying much closer to home. Hair, a Cornelius resident, internationally recognized artist and the official sculptor of the U.S. Olympic Team, will have an eight-foot copy of his 2008 Olympic steel sculpture, titled "Lucky 8," on display at the Beijing International Sculpture Park for the duration of the Olympic games ... The sculpture is a contemporary "figure 8" made of... (Huntersville Herald, NC)
Got 48 hours? How to spend it in the Windy City Aug 16, 2008
2:30 p.m. Tour highlights of the art institute galleries before heading outside to wander through nearby Millennium Park and see Anish Kapoor's reflective "Cloud Gate" sculpture shaped like a bean, Jaume Plensa's "Crown Fountain" and architect Frank Gehry's Jay Pritzker Pavilion. 5:30 p.m. Hop on the Chicago Architecture Foundation River Cruise at the southeast corner of Michigan Avenue Bridge and Wacker Drive for the evening tour. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Harrison Lake World Competition of ... Aug 16, 2008
Harrison Lake World Competition of Sandcastles: Ephemeral Sculptures Attract Tourists and Boost Local Economies ... Ephemeral Sculptures Attract Tourists and Boost Local Economies ... Public art forms like well-conceived architecture and landscaping, sculptures and two-dimensional works such as murals also not only beautify cities and towns and make them better places to live in, but signal pride and success to tourists and investors alike. (Suite101.com)
Creatures take over landmark fruit stand Aug 16, 2008
Passing between a head-high sculpture of a porpoise squirting water and oversized, overly pink flamingoes, past brightly painted clay caterpillars and rusty goats made of metal drums, Biggers' voice rises and drops with the noise of passing traffic. Trucks rumble past and traffic whizzes constantly. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Museum to show fake Egypt sculptures Aug 16, 2008
Museum to show off fake Egypt sculptures ... This photo shows a fake Coptic art sculpture titled "Holy Family" from The Brooklyn Museum's collection ... NEW YORK - The Brooklyn Museum, which recently announced its prized collection of stone sculptures from ancient Egypt was cluttered with fakes, is planning an exhibit with these pieces to raise awareness of forgeries in the world's art collections. (MSNBC -- Environment)
If you got the money, she's got the Monet Aug 16, 2008
" A native of Milton, Ont., Pos is the founding director and driving force behind Arts and Management International, a small but successful art-advisory firm. She is at the forefront of what she calls "a new business" that has developed in response to rapid changes in the high-stakes art market. Her practice is small and flexible, allowing it to keep pace in a world, characterized by dizzying sums of money and secrecy, that runs parallel to - and occasionally intersects with - a well-established... (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
WHAT WERE THEY THINKING? Aug 16, 2008
The sculpture, along with 27 others, will be formally unveiled next month. Page 1 of 1. (The Daily Texan, TX)
How independence is like climbing a slippery pole Aug 16, 2008
In this light, the widespread acceptance of Asmat sculpture or Garin Nugroho's film, I want to kiss you just once (Birdman Tales) which sympathizes deeply with the plight of West Papua, are antidotes to the poison that military approaches and Islamic movements inject into the people's psyche. The writer is an artist and former journalist. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
Joe Orso: Bits of glass, concrete tell a story words can’t at Wegner Grotto Aug 16, 2008
The concrete sculptures with thousands of colored glass shards inlaid on the surfaces range from a German ship, an American flag and a peace monument to a chapel, a pulpit and a concrete deer with wooden antlers ... Nearby, a sculpture of a crescent moon sat on the ground. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Glad You Asked: Who is the artist who made 'The Johnson Family Chandelier'? Aug 16, 2008
I would like to know if The Johnson Family Chandelier is made by the same person, or the same group, that made the glass sculpture in the Milwaukee Art Museum. The Johnson Family Chandelier and End of the Day are both by Tacoma, Wash. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Down and dirty in revved-up races Aug 15, 2008
The participants will don helmets fitted with cameras to feed racing footage into a film and sculpture installation in the next room. Together the track and the installation form ECR, short for Eveleigh City Raceway. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Family with the odd black sheep Aug 15, 2008
As a mark of respect, a sculpture in a courtyard on the Senate side of Parliament House was dedicated to her memory ... Leaning against Zakharov's sculpture, Liberal senators Nick Minchin and Robert Hill motioned Fielding outside, put a VB stubby in his hand, called him "mate", and went to work on him over VSU.. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
At 20, Kent Gallery Has A Sparkling New Exhibit Aug 15, 2008
Russell's furniture, an unusual medium for the gallery, fit well with the paintings and sculpture. There is festive atmosphere in the Ms. Arnold and Ms. Russell showing together for the first time, which seemed perfect for the celebratory nature of the exhibit. (Litchfield County Times, CT)
U.S. ties with Russia being reassessed, Bush aides say Aug 15, 2008
A Georgian Army truck on its way to the central city of Gori passed a sculpture of Georgia's King David the Builder, who reigned from 1089 to 1125 and presided over a golden age. He is credited with uniting Georgia. (International Herald Tribune)
Wassaic Project to bring artists, community together for weekend Aug 15, 2008
"In the Maxon Mills there will everything from sculpture to flat work like abstract and representational paintings and photography; really there is something for everyone.". "I think in talking about project, the work coming in is incredible," she continued. (Henrietta Post, NY)
Spend a sand-sational day at Riverside Park Aug 15, 2008
Visitors can purchase sand dollars to vote for their favorite sand sculpture. Other fun is in store during the two-day event. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Lone Sailor project getting started Aug 15, 2008
"We showed them several locations and they then went out on their own and found the optimum location. Now we have to convince the Parks ation Department, who are the ultimate determinants of where the statue would go. Mr. Nelson also realized there was a need for landscaping for the sculpture site. "I have gone out to several local nurseries and landscapers, including Scott's Nursery, and I asked them to come up with conceptual drawings for the statue to be sited. I hope to have their ideas by... (New Milford Times, CT)
At least it didn't hit the fan - giant faeces floats free Aug 14, 2008
The sculpture, by American artist Paul McCarthy, was equipped with a safety system that should have deflated it. The fake faeces has been returned and will remain on display at the Zentrum Paul Klee in Bern until October. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Wrapup of "Globetrotting in Georgia" series Aug 14, 2008
by order of Italian dictator Benito Mussolini in 1929, is an exact replica of a sculpture on Capitoline Hill in Rome, Italy. Jill Vejnoska/AJC. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Queen Mother statue plan on show Aug 14, 2008
The bronze statue will stand off the Mall in London beneath a sculpture of her late husband King George VI.. Buckingham Palace said this "reflects the fact that Queen Elizabeth lived for another 50 years." The Queen Mother died in March 2002 at the age of 101. (Yahoo News -- British Royal Family)
Read Indepth Article Aug 14, 2008
Constructing Innocence in Bronze / Recent Sculptures of Subrata Biswas - Aakriti Art Gallery - absolutearts ... "Constructing Innocence in Bronze / Recent Sculptures of Subrata Biswas" 2008-08-06 until 2008-08-16 Kolkata, WB, IN India ... To explore this quality he delves deeper into our traditional sculpture, both classical and folk. (AbsoluteArts.com)
Pulsating Decorativeness: Recent Paintings of Asit Mondal Aug 14, 2008
But during his institutional training and practices there after, he could make a strong base in modern European and naturalistic style, where he was very much indebted to his teachers, who were/are stalwarts in the field of modern Indian painting and sculpture. This base was very true for Mondal. (AbsoluteArts.com)
Constructing Innocence in Bronze / Recent Sculptures of Subrata Biswas Aug 14, 2008
To explore this quality he delves deeper into our traditional sculpture, both classical and folk ... Exploring indigenous tradition and flowing life was the essential quality of our first modernist in sculpture, the celebrated artist of twentieth century, Ramkinkar Baij ... A part of our modern sculpture after Ramkinkar suffered from lack of this proper assimilation. (AbsoluteArts.com)
Female bust unearthed in ancient city in SW Turkey Aug 14, 2008
The 300-kg sculpture was taken to an excavation center in the neighboring town of Aglasun of Burdur province and will be displayed in the museum of Burdur after restoration works are completed, the report said. According to historical textbooks, Faustina, a beautiful woman renowned for her wisdom, spent her whole life caring for the poor and assisting the most disadvantaged Romans. (Xinhuanet, China)
The Personality Behind Online Gaming Site Bodog Aug 14, 2008
Ayre slipped on a pair of wraparound Ray-Bans as he stepped out of a drab office building near the MGM Grand Macau, a tricolored monument to legalized vice that, from a distance, looks like a glass sculpture you might have found in Liberace's foyer. A silver knot dangled from a chain on Ayre's neck, and his shirt collar lay open to reveal a sizable expanse of hairless chest. (FastCompany)
Check out Atlanta's public gardens Aug 14, 2008
Sculpture in Motion' is the current exhibit at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens ... The Fuqua Orchid Center showcases a few kinetic sculptures from the current exhibit "Sculpture in Motion: Art choreographed by Nature." The entire exhibit features 25 sculptures that move with the surrounding flow of natural energy. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
China fails to attract foreign visitors Aug 13, 2008
Very few foreigners are seen in the area, which is populated by some stunning sculpture and symbols of the Olympic movement. This is partly because the 2008 Games have so far drawn much less foreign spectators than what was expected. (India Times, India)
Eclectic show spans coasts and styles Aug 13, 2008
The allure of the seaThe wood carver James T. McClellan, who died in 2005, lived out his long life on the North Shore, building boats and organ screens, and carving doors and sculptures. His retrospective, "Carved and Gilded: The Sculpture of James T. McClellan," now up at the Cape Ann Museum, shows the artist's deft hand, his love of curves, and his passion for mythology ... Carved and Gilded: The Sculpture of James T. McClellan (1910-2005). (Boston Globe)
D.C.: Home of the free (and cheap) Aug 13, 2008
Every Friday in the summer and into the fall, there are free, outdoor jazz concerts at the National Gallery of Art's sculpture garden, an unbeatable setting. For a jaw-dropping display of military pageantry, attend the Evening Parade at the Marine Barracks at 8th and I Streets (Eastern Market Metro stop), offered on Friday nights in the summer. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Prize Money for Sobey Art Award Increased to $70,000 Aug 13, 2008
Working with photography, video, text and sculpture, Lee's work both replicates and re-imagines seminal moments in art history and popular culture ... Terence Koh's work (sculptures, installations, performances, and artist books) address the beauty and sublime transcendence of emptiness, the intertwining of all realms of life and death, and the constellations or dark matter that create the isolate worlds in which we live. (Canada Newswire)
Crash claims promising student athlete Aug 13, 2008
He participated in sculpture and theater programs as well as many student activities. Pacione worked as a day camp counselor at the Pingree Summer School. (Hamilton Wenham Chronicle, MA)
Getting Ready for Quadricentennial Aug 13, 2008
A vacant square on the monument is where a sculpture by the French artist Rodin should be. It was cleaned and remains inside the state capital building. (WCAX.com, VT)
Obama Tires and McCain Gauges Aug 13, 2008
My little Toyota Corolla was leaning forward and to one side like a sculpture of a huge slice of pizza. The front left tire had a hole blown in it the size of a basketball. (Human Events Online)
Prescriptions for Health, the Environmental Kind Aug 13, 2008
In 2006, as part of the Whitney Biennial, she installed a series of bird perches in the museum s sculpture court. When birds landed on the perches, they set off computer sound files with comments on the interdependency of birds, other animals and people. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
King Memorial raises fundraising goal by $20M Aug 13, 2008
Surrounded by cherry trees, the memorial will feature a 28-foot "Stone of Hope" granite sculpture of King, a waterside plaza and celebrated quotes by the civil rights leader engraved in stone walls. It would be the first major tribute to the 1964 Nobel Peace Prize winner outside Atlanta, where King was born in 1929. (USA Today)
Meet the Giant Ant maker, a scavenger hunt, and more! Aug 13, 2008
The six art installations for Overnight Art are: Nathan Walker's Giant Red Ant in the flower bed in Market Square; Jeanne Givens' History in Liquid Motion at the Memorial Bridge Park; Jason Probert's Umwelt Bench #5 in Prescott Park; Jamie Calderwood's Inside/Out sculpture in the alley next to 16 Congress Street; Susan Schwake's Dialog banner the Hanover Street Parking Garage; and Roger Goldenberg's Bookmarks for the Big Reader at the Portsmouth Public Library on Parrott Avenue. The mission of... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Looting of Iraq sites destroys history, distresses scholars Aug 13, 2008
The sculpture is from circa 1800 BC.. By Dan Vergano, USA TODAY The armed men were the good news on a recent archaeological tour of pillaged digs in Iraq. (USA Today -- Tech)
Unwelcome guests (8/11) Aug 12, 2008
Soon after I had created a tablescape of books and rhythm instruments, crowned with an Elayne Goodman sculpture on the highest shelf, the noise began. Do you hear that. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Giant inflatable turd escapes moorings and brings down electricity ... Aug 12, 2008
"Complex Shit", a sculpture by the American artist Paul McCarthy, cast loose its moorings and was lifted by a sudden gust of wind from the Paul Klee centre in Berne and carried 200 yards to eventually make landfall in the grounds of a children's home ... The sculpture was featured in an exhibition called "East of Eden. A Garden Show". (Telegraph.co.uk)
Town of Cornelius is lucky to land Olympic sculpture Aug 12, 2008
A replica of Jon Hair's Olympic sculpture was recently sent across the globe for international acclaim, but the original is staying much closer to home. Hair, a Cornelius resident, internationally recognized artist and the official sculptor of the U.S. Olympic Team, will have an eight-foot copy of his 2008 Olympic steel sculpture, titled "Lucky 8," on display at the Beijing International Sculpture Park for the duration of the Olympic games ... The sculpture is a contemporary "figure 8" made of... (Huntersville Herald, NC)
Monterey County Fair Kicks Off Aug 12, 2008
"We have a lot of new and fun things. A 25-ton sand sculpture in our garden department," Baldwin said. The sand sculpture will be under construction throughout the fair so you can go watch the artists build it. (KSBW 8, CA)
Judge blocks welfare cuts Aug 12, 2008
More than 200 people hear update on bat attacks, racist vandalismThere have been "three really horrible incidents" at Lake Phalen recently two baseball bat attacks and hate graffiti on a sculpture but St. Paul residents "never want to live in fear," Police Chief John Harrington said at a community meeting Monday night that drew more than 200 people. Mahtomedi senior running back Stephen Johnson couldn't sleep Sunday night. (Yahoo News -- Welfare Reform)
Michael Eavis: Glastonbury God Aug 12, 2008
A wicker sculpture was ceremoniously burned in her honor and fireworks illuminated the sky. In 2002 the festival underwent the biggest overhaul since it's conception. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Mexican Fiesta Summerfest Grounds M... Aug 11, 2008
Exhibition of Alebrijes, a brightly colored Mexican Folk Art sculpture presented by Jacobo Dominguez. Music. (Suite101.com)
CARLSBAD: City caters to art lovers Aug 11, 2008
Also on display was an exhibition of children's art from the Lynn Forbes School of Sculpture, which featured Forbes creating sculpture portraits of willing models and dispensing advice on technique as she worked ... One of them was 5-year-old Nate Pocock, whose large sculpture of a face earned him an honorable mention ribbon, a coupon for a free sub sandwich, and a high-five from his father, Matt Pocock. (North County Times)
Critic's picks - visual arts Aug 10, 2008
Featuring a large stomach- or womb-shaped sculpture made of black rubber, suspended from the ceiling and embroidered with meandering lines of colorful ribbon, the installation is inspired by Xhosa culture and has an intricate gorgeousness, a handmade flair, and an ability to seduce both from afar and close-up. But it also consists of just three works; and that's not enough. (Boston Globe)
