Andy Warhol: Religious Iconography from a Pop Icon
If you’ve been playing our trivia here is the answer you’ve been waiting for. Who said: An artist is somebody who produces things people don’t need to have. Ready for the answer? Andy Warhol! Congratulations if you got it right! Although his childhood was less than desirable, Andy Warhol led a magnificent adult life beginningRead the Rest…
Art in the News
Art and the economy have been trending in the news as of late. Many incredible pieces have gone to auction and have brought in large sums of money. Art fairs and festivals have also been causing a stir in the economy. Here is a recap on what has been happening in art during the pastRead the Rest…
The Art of Kimono
Yesterday’s blog had me thinking long and hard about what is considered art. Is it just paintings, drawings, and sculptures? Or, do other items get included as well? Pieces that can be worn, such as jewelry and textile pieces, seem to be neglected from the categorization of art. However, many pieces of jewelry and clothingRead the Rest…
Spiritual Influences on Japanese Art
When I was a little girl, my grandma traveled many times to Japan. I was always excited for her to come home because she never failed to bring back a suitcase full of souvenirs. I was far too young to appreciate most of these gifts, such as the geisha figurines from Kyoto that we quicklyRead the Rest…
Today’s Trivia
You’ve waited patiently, so here is this week’s trivia question! Who said: “An artist is somebody who produces things that people don’t need to have.” The answer will be posted next week but if you think you know, leave a comment with your guess! (And no cheating!)
Art in the News
As I was reading the news this morning it seemed as though every article I came to involved stolen art. Here is a recap of the recent news! French Police stop motorists, discover 10 stolen paintings Last month in Italy, a car driven by two men, aged 46 and 50, was stopped by police. NeitherRead the Rest…
I Hopi doesn’t get me!
“You can’t buy that! What if it comes to LIFE?!” I shrieked at my parents as they inspected a very frightening clown figurine. “He’s just a clown. But be good or Koshari is going to get you in your sleep!” I’m still not sure if the store clerk was trying to be funny or ifRead the Rest…
A Captivating Look at Stained Glass
To answer last week’s trivia question: In 2008, the American Airlines terminal at JFK International Airport began to dismantle the stained glass window that had been on display for nearly 50 years. It had been considered one of the longest stained glass windows in the world, spanning 300 feet. The stained glass display at JFKRead the Rest…
Art in the News
Venice Arts Festival Opens The 54th International Art Exhibition opened over the weekend at La Biennale di Venezia. Since 1895 the Biennale has been a leader in promoting artistic trends,the avante-garde and organizing international art events. While the exhibition is showing more artists than in previous years—83 international artists, 89 National participants, and 37 collateralRead the Rest…
Farewell Leonora
Last week the art community said good bye to one of its most famous surrealist painters, Leonora Carrington. She was 94 years old. Carrington practiced various forms of art, including painting, drawing, sculpting, and fiction writing. Her work drew upon religious, mysticism, and occult studies. She frequently created images of mythical creatures, animals, and deities;Read the Rest…
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