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New York City <i>Art in the Park</i>: a series of works more enjoyable as springtime enfolds

New York City Art in the Park: a series of works more enjoyable as springtime enfolds

A lot of New York City is in the parks alone, at least for me as a newb to the enormous and park-filled city. But as the last of the days of winter enfold upon us in this increasingly periodic 50 degree weather, we begin 

<i>Chuck Close: Radical Innovator</i> exhibit now open at Contessa Gallery

Chuck Close: Radical Innovator exhibit now open at Contessa Gallery

“One of the most influential artists of our time, Chuck Close has consistently advanced the art of printmaking. Through his collaborations with printers, and with his interest in methods and technologies, Close generates prints that acknowledge and utilize traditional processes but also propel them into 

Surrealism and pure abstraction: see Calder’s evolutionary 40 year collection through July 27th at LACMA

Surrealism and pure abstraction: see Calder’s evolutionary 40 year collection through July 27th at LACMA

“When I have used spheres and discs. . . they should represent more than what they just are. . . [T]he earth is a sphere but also has some miles of gas about it, volcanoes upon it, and the moon making circles around it. . 

New ‘ARTPOP’ album design released Monday at 1PM ET; millions wish they could hang at the Haus of Gaga

New ‘ARTPOP’ album design released Monday at 1PM ET; millions wish they could hang at the Haus of Gaga

“It’s not a statement as much as just a move of passion” I was a bit late to hop on the Gaga bandwagon but when I finally did get my hands on The Fame Monster (and watch the Monster Ball tour over, and over) it would 

LIGHT: Bruce Munro’s nightlight installation at Cheekwood Botanical Gardens in Nashville

LIGHT: Bruce Munro’s nightlight installation at Cheekwood Botanical Gardens in Nashville

“…the Field of Light is a personal symbol for the good things in life.” – Bruce Munro There’s something to be said about the quaintness of Nashville: its simultaneous country-like feel paired with its nearby city features (best experienced on a hot summer July night!) This time: at 

Still over a month left of LACMA’s Stanley Kubrick exhibit

Still over a month left of LACMA’s Stanley Kubrick exhibit

“The screen is a magic medium. It has such power that it can retain interest as it conveys emotions and moods that no other art form can hope to tackle.” —Stanley Kubrick I can’t believe it’s already been 6 months since the opening of the 

“Heavy Petals” at BUCKBUCK: Molly Pamela’s exhibit that’s every work represents a struggle

“Heavy Petals” at BUCKBUCK: Molly Pamela’s exhibit that’s every work represents a struggle

“Do men really hate women? Or do they just have breast-envy?” —Molly Pamela  When I learned not too long ago about the 2004 statistic revealing the contradictory and shocking fact that the Metro Museum of Art, yes, the very same chic and world renowned art 

The Art of Maria DiFranco: now available through Providence’s ‘Buy Art’ program

The Art of Maria DiFranco: now available through Providence’s ‘Buy Art’ program

Seeing an artist’s work evolve through time is always an amazing, one-of-a-kind phenomenon, as each creator is quite obviously different and undergoes many life-altering experiences. And in the case of Maria DiFranco’s works, the young 24 year-old artist from Cleveland is definitely one to admire. 

Bloomington-based web TV series Midwest Underground looking to expand production and reach international audience with Kickstarter

Bloomington-based web TV series Midwest Underground looking to expand production and reach international audience with Kickstarter

Made in Bloomington, Indiana, the web television series Midwest Underground combines music, art, and comedy, featuring various bands and artists from all over. Along with each episode’s featured musicians, you get to know the Midwest Underground characters’ quirks (did we mention the host is a Harvard-educated