Farewell to the Foundry
... had to turn up with your work to get a space – and even the gents’ toilets featured real art drawn on the walls. For BritArt and the big galleries to flourish, we need grass roots places like the Foundry that create genuine excitement and let artists get started.
Unfortunately Big Money is now running much of London and talent doesn’t always get a look-in. The Foundry is going to be replaced by an ‘art’otel’ in Shoreditch, which from the artist’s impression...
February 7th, 2010 | Andrea Kirkby | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Art, featuredarticle, galleries, hoxton, shoreditch
Hand-crafted souvenirs
You can get lots of souvenirs in London. A model St Paul’s, a guardsman doll in his bearskin, or even one of those T-shirts that says ‘My Dad went to London and all I got was this lousy T-shirt’. But if you’re looking for something more original, something hand-made, Contemporary Applied Arts might be worth a visit.
Should this have been my new year's resolution? You know, I think it already is!
The gallery is quite central, not far from Tottenham Court Road tube –...
February 2nd, 2010 | Andrea Kirkby | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: arts, crafts, featuredarticle, galleries, london galleries
Rafel Bestard – Show at Galeria Contrast
Galeria Contrast in the Eixample often times has the work of fabulous artists on display. This month is no exception with Rafel Bestard’s work up from the 10th of Sept to the 18th of Oct 09. From the Spanish Island Mallorca, Bestard’s paintings are said to possess a dream-like quality which is sure to stir emotions in viewers.
Rafel Bestard
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September 13th, 2009 | thebarcelonaguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: art to buy, Events, galleries, local artists, Mallorquin art, rafel bestard, spanish artists, The Arts
Art Opening at Gallery N2 – Aurelia Muñoz
Barcelona is known for being artsy-fartsy. One of the most effective ways to get a glimpse of the art world in the city is to go to an inauguration of a new show by a local artist.
Consider checking out artist Aurèlia Muñoz’s show which opens up with a party on the 17th of September 2009. Expect soft sculptures and other surprises. Muñoz has had shows all around the globe and is known in Catalonia, as well as throughout Europe, for her unique creations.
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September 5th, 2009 | thebarcelonaguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Announcements, Aurelia Muñoz, Events, exhibitions, galleries, N2 Galería, sculptures, The Arts
3 Art in August Events- Galleries and Exhibitions in Barcelona
The city is sleepy in August and though many shops and sites are closed for the month, these artsy attractions are open for business. Check it out:
Esther Arias Art Gallery Barcelona
Gallery – A Luxury Souvenir
Art is one of the best souvenirs you can buy from a city visited. If you crave a Spanish painting to grace the walls of your home then head to Esther Arias Galería and pick up one of her colorful abstract paintings. The artist is from Jaén, Spain, and has had shows all over the globe....
August 13th, 2009 | thebarcelonaguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Attractions, Budget entertainment, caixa forum, Cheap Museums, Events, galleries, History & Information, macba, painting, Shopping, The Arts
The New Auckland Art Gallery
The Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki is New Zealand’s oldest art gallery that opened in 1888. It holds more than 14,000 works of national and international art dating from the 12th century up to the present. But the gallery can only show 3-4 percent of its collection at any one time due to space constraints.
Image source: nzcontemporary.com
It was decided that a new and bigger art gallery should be built to serve the public better. In July of 2004, Fjmt + Archimedia was appointed as architects...
August 12th, 2009 | theaucklandguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Attractions, auckland art gallery, exhibitions, galleries, The Arts
Roaming Away: Kauai, Value-Packed Paradise
Staycations are great during difficult economic times, but, hey, life is short and there are some very special places to go and cool things to be seen. As you are about to learn, I sneaked out of my office for several glorious days and flew straight into Lihue, Kauai and the Hawaiian paradise that is officially known as The Garden Island. As a travelwriter who has covered much of the South Pacific, the Hawaiian Islands are my favorites. And, of the chain, Kauai definitely ranks at the top. The word...
July 22nd, 2009 | M. L. Johnson | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: accommodations, Attractions, Barack Obama, beach, deals, Family Friendly, galleries, Hawaii, Hawaiian Islands, Hotels & Places to Stay, Kauai, kayaking, Outdoors & Recreation, Shopping, sightseeing, surfing, The Arts, Tours, value vacation, Waimea Canyon
Get Arty at Surry Hills Galleries
Just a hop, skip, and a jump from the Central Business District is the artistic hub of Surry Hills. This suburb hums with creativity, from the art galleries to modern restaurants to fashion boutiques. If you’re looking to indulge your right brain, here are the places you shouldn’t miss.
FirstDraft Gallery is one of Australia’s oldest and most successful artist-run galleries
Chalk Horse Gallery shines the spotlight on local and indigenous artists, while also featuring works from the United...
July 22nd, 2009 | Lauren Katulka | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: galleries, Surry-Hills, The Arts
Philippine Art Under One Big Tent
... a good number of Filipino artists are lured to work abroad for higher pay and greater worldly recognition. No more. In the last five years, new galleries have popped up and the more established galleries have spruced up their spaces to ensure that the Filipino artist has a venue to show off his stuff. A walk around one of these galleries will have flabbergasted on why there hasn’t been a Filipino to garner world-acclaim since Juan Luna.
That’s about to change with the first international art...
July 15th, 2009 | themanilaguide | Read More | Comments: 2Filed under: Announcements, Events, galleries, NBC Tent, paintings, The Arts
Arts and Crafts in the Hawkesbury
... rather get off the beaten track, you need to travel down the Hawkesbury Arts Artisans and Crafters Trail.
The Hawkesbury offers a gorgeous range of galleries, housed in historic buildings set in stunning rural surrounds. You’ll find them as far as Vineyard in the south, St Albans in the north, and Bowen Mountain in the west. Some have cafes for a quick bite, while other run visitors tours to give you the greatest insights into the art works.
Many of the artisan’s studios are attached to their...
July 4th, 2009 | Lauren Katulka | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: arts, crafts, galleries, Hawkesbury, The Arts
Exploring Granville Island City Market
... shops, relaxed on the wharf or stroll beside the houseboats and yachts. The island is the home of the Emily Carr School of Art and there are many galleries and art studios as well as boutiques selling beautiful hand-crafted items. There’s also an excellent variety of restaurants with an international flavour if you want to go for dinner before taking in a play at one of the several theatres on the Island.
My first stop as I entered Granville Island, was the Kids Only Market. You don’t...
April 20th, 2009 | thevancouverguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Attractions, boutiques, Family Friendly, galleries, History & Information, market, music, Outdoors & Recreation, Restaurants & Bars, Shopping, shops, The Arts, Tours
John Waters and his “Rear Projection”
Fans of once-off-the-wall and now-celebrated filmmaker John Waters should check out more of his creativity at the Beverly Hills branch of Gagosian Gallery.
Opening on April 11th and on display through May 23rd, “Rear Projection” displays sculpture and photographs by Waters, the cult hero from Baltimore.
The creator of such controversial films as “Pink Flamingos” and “Desperate Living,” as well as the wildly popular “Hairspray,” which made it to Broadway...
April 5th, 2009 | M. L. Johnson | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: art exhibits, Beverly Hills, film, galleries, John Waters, photography, sculpture, The Arts
Barcelona Art Scene – Galeria Contrast
Last week I went to what could be Barcelona’s version of First Thursday. I’m used to the idea of galleries getting together and having opening parties the first Thursday of the month, an organized event. This concept and the organization that goes along with it is not a complete reality in Spain, but nevertheless, some Barcelona galleries do something close to it.
A friend and I went to two gallery openings last Thursday on a street which is lined with galleries. By 9pm, most of these galleries...
March 14th, 2009 | thebarcelonaguide | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: barcelona local, galleries, local artists, Ramon Suau, The Arts
1968 – A Year of Global Student Turmoil
In the U.S., 1967 was called the Summer of Love. Just 12 months later, 1968 was considered the Year of Discontent.
Riots broke out in cities across the country, including the now famous in Washington, DC riots in the U Street corridor, after Martin Luther King was assassinated.
Demonstrations and riots erupted at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Bobbie Kennedy was shot and killed in Los Angeles. In Vietnam, the Tet Offensive was launched, which changed the course of the war...
January 4th, 2009 | Jon Rochetti | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Attractions, galleries, gallery, Photos, Washington DC
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