By Scottie Andrew, CNN Visitors to Christopher Park in New York this week were greeted by the bust of Marsha P. Johnson, stoic but smiling softly. She wears a tiara on her head, designed to convey living flowers. It evokes a famous photograph of Johnson, beaming with a crown of …
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Extinction Rebellion protesters paint London red – Mother Jones
Members of Extinction Rebellion bathe in fake blood Friday in Paternoster Square in London.Kirsty o’connor Fight disinformation. Get a daily rundown of the facts that matter. Register for free Mother Jones bulletin. This story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Office …
Read More »College helps artist bring sculpture closer to reality
A five-year project by local artist Longhua Xu is one more step towards realization with the help of National Park College. Hot Springs artist Longhua Xu started a sculpture for Hot Springs in 2016 that was originally supposed to represent the conquistador Hernando de Soto, but now the work, titled …
Read More »Art, crafts and laughter on display in Durban this weekend
Markets Shongweni Farmers and Handicrafts Market: (today) Fun and safe family outing around the country from 6.30am to 12.30pm with full Covid protocols in place. Fresh produce, crafts, ready meals, home decor items, furniture, pet products, outdoor items, nursery and jewelry. Call 031 777 4686. Musgrave Market: (today) Under the …
Read More »Olmsted Falls High School seniors paint their own parking spots; school to recognize the success of Bulldog graduates.
OLMSTED TOWNSHIP, Ohio – After a few tough years, Olmsted Falls High School Principal Leo Spagnola can’t wait until Thursday (August 26) for the start of the 2021-2022 school year. “I am more than excited,” said Spagnola. “Just the dialogue that we have with our children – the children of …
Read More »Jack Providenti’s 100 paintings in 100 days
August 24, 2021 through Abby baker Photo by Abby Baker. Artist Jack Providenti’s home in Gulfport will see 100 new paintings, one per day, as part of a personal project designed to exercise his hand with a brush. By day 40, he sticks to his typical Impressionist style of oil …
Read More »City of Del Mar: Arts Committee to review sculpture submissions on August 25
23 Aug 2021 On August 25, the Arts Advisory Committee will select five sculptures from 13 submissions to display at venues in downtown Del Mar. The work includes a fan of iron and glass, some of which are patinated and others shiny in color. Members of the Art Advisory Committee …
Read More »Sunflower Festival to debut at Armada – The Voice
Blake’s Orchard and Cider Mill is celebrating all things sunflowers in September with its very first Sunflower Festival. âBlake’s decided to host the Sunflower Festival to showcase the diversity of our farm,â said Kaley Pittsley, Director of Customer Experience at Blake. âWe are known for the variety of fruits and …
Read More »You’re Invited to the Block Party: Celebrate The Paramount
ALL THE FUN STARTS THURSDAY This Thursday August 26 from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., you are invited to a neighborhood party. The free community event is to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Paramount Center for the Arts. The event will be held outdoors, so please bring your lawn …
Read More »Artist Sawtell wins Urunga Small Sculpture Prize – News Of The Area
âBurnt Turkeyâ by Catherine Scarborough. Artist SAWTELL Parma Keft won the Urunga Small Sculpture Prize, a regional prize for small sculpture, presented by the Urunga Mylestom Chamber of Commerce and Urunga Art Space. Parma Keft told News Of The Area: âMy exhibition is the culmination of various aspects of my …
Read More »Fall festivals in the Champaign-Urbana region
Summer we love you, but the fall festivals in Champaign-Urbana are awesome in their own way, filled with pumpkins Some fall festivals are a short drive from Champaign-Urbana and all offer something a little different for families The weather might be (a little) cooler, but the fall festivals in central …
Read More »Interlocking Crafts: Ideas For Breaking Boredom Using Leftover Paint – For Adults And Kids
This article first appeared in Habitat which is produced by Resene. When you’re stuck at home with no place to go, sometimes you need a few distraction tactics. Unleash your creativity by using leftover Resene paints to create DIY and craft projects that will keep you or your kids busy …
Read More »Angela Gulbenkian sentenced to three years for artistic fraud
For those intrigued by unsavory deals in the art world, early 2021 brought the case of Angela Gulbenkian to light. The short version? Gulbenkian had capitalized on a famous surname to enter high society and had organized sales of works of art – notably a sculpture by Yayoi Kusama – …
Read More »The evolution of arts, crafts and business in downtown Tieton began with a flat tire | New
– Advertising – – Advertising – Looking around, Marquand saw many empty storefronts. He later learned why they were empty: Tieton’s proximity to Yakima’s commercial entertainment such as bowling alleys, cinemas, and soda fountains had killed similar businesses in the small town. Well, it all started 16 years ago when …
Read More »Berlin’s Neue Nationalgalerie reopens after 6 years of redesign
BERLIN (AP) – Berlin’s Neue Nationalgalerie, an iconic modern art museum designed by Bauhaus pioneer Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, reopened to the public on Sunday after a six-year renovation of the glass-fronted building . German Culture Minister Monika Gruetters said in a celebratory ceremony on Saturday that the occasion …
Read More »Torrance agents allegedly painted a swastika on a car | New
TORRANCE – Two former Torrance police officers pleaded not guilty on Thursday to spray-painting a swastika on an impounded car. Christopher Tomsic, 29, and Cody Weldin, 28, have pleaded guilty to vandalism and conspiracy to commit acts of vandalism, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office said. In January 2020, …
Read More »This new artistic initiative invites West Philly to write a poem together
Parita Patel hadn’t planned to write poetry on Wednesday night. Patel was walking Lancaster Avenue after work, as she regularly does, when she saw the pop-up booth outside The Pearl Beauty Emporium where passers-by could request a poem to be written on the spot and write their own. Artist Marshall …
Read More »The Doobie brothers, Miranda Lambert, Tim McGraw and Kevin Costner among the headliners of the MN State Fair – Twin Cities stand
The Minnesota State Fair stand comes back to life with programming that includes country hitmakers (Miranda Lambert, Maren Morris, Tim McGraw), retro R&B (TLC and Shaggy, the Spinners), classic rockers (The Doobie Brothers, George Thorogood and the Destroyers) and⦠Kevin Costner. Tickets are available through Etix, by phone at 800-514-3849 …
Read More »New mosaic benches surround women’s suffrage sculpture at Rockford YMCA
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) – A Forest City monument, designed to commemorate 100 years of women’s suffrage, has officially been completed. âIt really has historical significance, it has significance for the city, it has significance for women in general,â said artist Susan Burton. Six benches were unveiled on Saturday afternoon, surrounding …
Read More »Chinese market turns freezing for Taiwanese pounds, as tensions rise
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) – Taiwanese author Iris Chiang hardly appears to be the type whose work is reportedly banned from publication in China. Yet, four years after being sold to a Chinese publisher, his book on teaching children to appreciate art is still not in press, a victim of heightened …
Read More »Saturday Arts and Crafts Fair Promises Something For Everyone | Local News
To help local artisans sell their wares, an arts and crafts fair will be held at the Ballard Convention Center on Saturday. Event organizer Beth Simon said the fair is a chance for people to do some Christmas shopping in advance as well. âYou can buy something special that they …
Read More »Japanese painting transformed by the 9/11 attacks on display at the memorial museum
New York – A Japanese artist’s painting transformed by the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, has been on display in a memorial museum built at Ground Zero in New York City, with the artist hoping his work will help heal the victims and their families. “Stars of the Forest: …
Read More »Council gives green light to sculpture outside Sioux City Police Department | Government and Politics
A rendering of a sculpture expected to be placed outside the Sioux City Police Department on Douglas Street next year is shown. Dolly butz SIOUX CITY – A 12-foot-tall sculpture will be placed on the sidewalk outside the Sioux City Police Department early next year in an effort to bring …
Read More »Red tank tracks painted in London MPs offices and the home of General Dynamics chairman
LONDON, ONT. – Activists targeted the constituency offices of London MPs Peter Fragiskatos and Kate Young, as well as the home of the president of General Dynamics Land Systems Canada on Monday morning. They painted red tank tracks throughout the properties, including on walkways, walkways and gates. World Beyond War, …
Read More »Jason deCaires Taylor Underwater Sculpture Museum
There is a new scuba diving museum in Cyprus which is both intimidating and exhilarating in its display. Entitled “Ayia Napa Underwater Sculpture Museum (MUSAN)”, by British artist Jason deCaires Taylor, the work features more than 90 sculptures ranging from foliage to human figures, with the aim of reflecting on …
Read More »Ecommerce conversion rate beyond averages
Conversion rates on e-commerce sites are a key performance indicator. The percentage of visitors that convert to paying customers helps businesses track the performance of marketing campaigns, landing pages, design and navigation, and the checkout process. All of them are crucial to the bottom line of a business. Email signups, …
Read More »Rayne Jonhson: Featured Artist of Music Monday
The little details make the big stories. Much like talking to a friend over an ice cold beer on a Friday night with nowhere to go, Rayne Johnson spares no detail in his music. People and places practically come to life in songs as he navigates love, life and everything …
Read More »“I think the shape of the fish is architectural”: watch Frank Gehry talk about his latest sculpture exhibition in Los Angeles | New
anchor Still image of Frank Gehry in the Gagosian Gallery interview with the architect. Watch the full video below. âI think the shape of the fish is architectural, that’s my point of view. I like the expression of movement. I was wondering if we could somehow recreate that, going into …
Read More »The return of 4-H Fair brings normality to young people
CUBA – The sheer joy of seeing rabbits, birds, steers and other animals in person provided that much-needed semblance of normalcy for young people converging on the Sandoval County Fairgrounds for the 4-H 2021 fair. . “I felt like this year had something to look forward to,” said Anna Jacobson, …
Read More »Meet Sonoma Spray Paint Artist Annika Gustafsson
Annika Gustafsson is happiest hanging out in her yard, spray paint in hand. The artist is making a name for herself through her creative and original use of unusual artistic mediums where she creates unique colors and textures that beg to be touched. Gustafsson grew up in Sonoma and fell …
Read More »You are good ? The sculpture arrives at Gulfport
August 6, 2021 by Abby baker Stephen Oliver and his You Good? Traveling sculpture in the SPACEcraft exhibit in Lealman Park, Thursday, July 29. Photo by Abby Baker. You might know him from his tie-dye peacemaking t-shirts that reign every week in the Fresh Gulfport Tuesday Market, or the boat …
Read More »Chicago Market Days Festival to Kick Off as COVID Cases Continue to Rise – NBC Chicago
As organizers prepare for a busy weekend in Chicago’s Northalsted neighborhood with the return of the Market Days Festival, safety remains a major focus as the coronavirus pandemic continues. âWe are really excited about this weekend,â said Mark Liberson, festival president. “We have put a lot of precautions in place …
Read More »AmazeVR signs deal to develop groundbreaking VR music experience for Grammy-winning artist Megan Thee Stallion
Copyright 2021 PR Newswire. All rights reserved2021-08-06 LOS ANGELES, August 6, 2021 / PRNewswire-PRWeb / – AmazeVR, the virtual reality company that brings artists and fans together through immersive technologies, today announced that it has signed a deal with Roc Nation recording artist Megan Thee Stallion. AmazeVR will create a …
Read More »Seasons for a Day: Paintings by Jivan Lee | Art
It was a cold, windy and rainy day in winter. The grassy fields of the watershed between the painter and his subject, Taos Mountain, have been whitewashed by the season. Clouds rolled quickly over the mountain and, in an instant, almost obliterated it from the painter’s sight before the sky …
Read More »Downtown Jacksonville statue design attracts both good and bad
Inspired by the St. Johns River, the looping design of a 151 foot statue proposal that spells out “Jax” or “derp” or maybe something else or maybe nothing at all – depending on your perspective – divided public opinion as surely as the river divides Jacksonville. On the one hand, …
Read More »Movers before Thursday: Robinhood, Etsy, Roku, Uber
Stock futures indicated a slightly higher start for Wall Street on Thursday, as investors rate strong corporate earnings over concerns that the rapidly spreading delta variant of COVID-19 could halt the economic recovery. Here are some of the main drivers of Thursday pre-market trading: 1. Robinhood Markets | Down 10% …
Read More »India is more important to Apple than just city playlists
Music can change the world. That’s what Ludwig van Beethoven, the legendary German composer and pianist, would have said. What we probably need to add in the fine print is that music as a language has to have a local flavor, something that music streaming platforms try to tick off. …
Read More »Lewis County Fair Board Auctioned Painted Murals at Fair | Arts and entertainment
LOWVILLE – The public has the opportunity to own a piece from the 200th Lewis County Fair. The Lewis County Agricultural Society is auctioning off four of the five original ARCY murals that were created during the 2021 Lewis County Fair. “Several people approached us during the fair asking us …
Read More »Create your own face sculpture during class at Mingo Makes It Pottery Studios in Fort Lauderdale – WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports
When anxiety is at an all time high, #SelfCare should be a top priority, but that doesn’t always have to include a trip to the spa. How about an afternoon boiling clay between your fingers in a pottery workshop? For more clay magic, here’s Alex Miranda, the man we call …
Read More »Residents talk about social justice at National Driving Park Night
Three young boys gathered in front of balloon artist Aaron “Doc” Hay, staring wide in anticipation of the whimsical design he would bring to life. âGive me three ideas off the top of your head,â Hay said, sparking a flurry of suggestions that may have been more than he expected. …
Read More »Old events of the Spanish Days to proceed with precautions
UPDATE 5:45 p.m.: At 5:12 p.m. Old Spanish Days El Segundo Vice President David Bolton sent an email briefly stating that La Fiesta Pequeña, scheduled for Wednesday night on the steps of the Old Mission, was canceled âTo all public viewingâ. Bolton noted that the Noches de Ronda, or the …
Read More »Top 10 Cup paint schemes of all time
NASCAR’s two-week break ends this weekend at Watkins Glen International with the Cup, Xfinity and Camping World Truck Series each racing on the road course. But before the engines kick in this weekend, the NBC Sports NASCAR Power rankings focus on the best paint schemes in Cup history. The emphasis …
Read More »Awareness balloon sculpture for World Breastfeeding Week in Omagh
A colorful balloon sculpture on a storefront in Omagh attracts the attention of shoppers as part of World Breastfeeding Week. The display in the Co Tyrone Town Showgrounds is a collaboration between the Northern Ireland-based Breastival organization and balloon artist Ryan Tracey. Tracey, who broke several world records for some …
Read More »Call to Anak Seni from Malaysia wishing to present their profession
Arts for All Seasons (ArtsFAS) Platform Honors Artists as Covid-19 ‘Cultural Frontliners’ As artists and cultural artists face uncertainty and room closures due to the pandemic, comes an initiative that is driving the arts scene! Malaysian artists and practitioners of arts, heritage and culture are invited to be a part …
Read More »Dating changed during the pandemic; applications follow suit
LONDON (AP) – At the start of the coronavirus pandemic, Jennifer Sherlock dated a few men she met through dating apps. The dates were “weird,” she said, and not just because they were masked, socially distant, and out of place. Once, a date remained hidden as they walked around, but …
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