Archive for February, 2011

Moscow Museum of Modern Art (MMoMA) ~ Magnificent Gallery Spaces …

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The Moscow Museum of Modern Art (MMoMA) was inaugurated on December 15, 1999. It is situated at Petrovka, 25, near the Petrovsky Boulevard in central Moscow.

Large Modern Abstract Art Oil Painting Wall Deco Canvas | Wall …

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History, art, poets, and a Sunday walk in Rome: discovering Aventine

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This is the kind of art that I love. While Renaissance art discovers and parades the glories of the Roman past while proving that they can do the same, and Baroque art is determined to show it can do even better, medieval art simply …

Contest Winners – Traditional Sculpture Contest | 1stAngel Arts …

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1stAngel Arts Magazine is an online gallery or collection of creative people from all walk of the artworld coming together to share their knowledge, ideas and artwork, stories, writing, poetry, photography, fashion ideas, …

Pure Energy 20oz CO2 Tank

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Isabelle Cornaro at 1m3 (Contemporary Art Daily)

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Contemporary Art Daily. A Daily Journal of International Exhibitions. RSS Feed; Contact. Contact, E-mail, Sponsorship, Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr. Submissions; Categories. Select Category, Exhibitions, Announcements, Week in Review …

Guide to London’s art galleries

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In London, the national art galleries are free to enter, and as such, they are a regular staple in any tourist’s visit to London.

As any art guide will tell you, the Tate Modern is a must-see. It’s the national gallery of international modern and contemporary art, situated beside the Thames. At just 10-years-old, the Tate is already undergoing a major extension; it was designed for 1.8 million visitors a year but gets closer to 4 million. The Tate is housed in a disused power station, and exhibits contemporary art ranging from new painting and sculpture, surrealism, minimalism, cubism, futurism and vorticism.

The Tate Britain is the national gallery of British art from 1500 to today. Each room is arranged in chronological order, with a theme or a focus on a particular artist. It displays the Turner collection alongside Pre-Raphaelite paintings, with works by Lucian Freud and Francis Bacon.

The National Portrait Gallery was established with the criteria that it had to be about history and not art; about the status of the sitter instead of the quality of the work. That criteria is still enforced today. As well as a permanent collection, the National Portrait Gallery holds six major exhibitions and more than 10 special displays a year. It also hosts numerous conferences, events, music evenings, talks and family activities.

Located on the north side of Trafalgar Square, the National Gallery is home to one of the finest collections of Western European paintings in the world. The paintings are from 1250 onwards, and include works from Botticelli, Michelangelo and Rembrandt. It was established for the benefit of everyone, not just the privileged. As a result, the National Gallery remains committed to maintaining free admission, remaining in central London with access for everyone, and extended opening hours.

Somerset House was originally fitted out to hold the Royal Society and the Society of Antiquaries, but has been a centre for the visual arts since the late 20th century. As well as playing host to galleries, Somerset House is home to an open air ice rink during the winter, and the courtyard holds music concerts throughout the year. There is also an annual summer season of outdoor film showings.

Arman Kohlar is freelance article specialist who writes articles on Art Events and Art Workshops. For more information on Art fairs and Art Gallery Exhibitions please visit www.artcalendr.com

Digital Signage and Art ? a modern medium

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While we are all familiar with digital out of home (Dooh) and outdoor digital signage used for marketing, branding, promotion, advertising and information, there are other far less utilitarian uses for digital screens.

With the rise of touch screen and tablet computers like the iPad, digital signage is being used in the art world – not only to display artists work, but also to create it. This has proved a fantastic medium for displaying and creating art and has even been taken up by some of the big names in the art world.

David Hockney, the celebrated British artist, has embraced this technology as a way of enabling him to create works and distribute it – doing away with galleries, printing and allowing the artist to get instant responses and critiques to the work.

Hockney, a septuagenarian, has experimented with digital technology for a long time  but has said it is only recently that the speed of computing has allowed work to be created digitally as well as being displayed.

And Hockney isn’t the only one. British stately home Chatsworth House has introduced digital signage and digitally designed work in its art collections. Created by another British artist Michael Craig-Martin, a contemporary conceptual artist, created a digital black line portrait of Laura Burlington, the present Lady Burlington, which was commissioned by Lord Burlington.

The digital signage is used not just to display the portrait but to also transform the line portrait into coloured images. The areas of the image is divided into nine different areas and the digital signage software places different colours into these areas every few seconds, meaning the portrait changes continually and is never the same.

Richard N Williams is a technical author and a specialist in the digital signage industry helping to develop outdoor digital signage and protection for plasmas. Please visit us for more information about LCD Enclosures or other digital signage solutions.

How To Buy Original Art

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A person who wants to buy original art has a lot of research and thinking to do. Purchasing an original work of art is a big investment in time and money. It thus helps to have some tips available when looking to buy an original masterpiece. These include knowing the type of art that one wants, thinking about how much is going to be spent, considering whether to buy the artwork from a gallery or online, finding out shipping and return policies of dealers, checking to see if a certificate of authenticity is provided with the artwork, and ensuring that the artwork goes with the basic decor of a home.

To begin, a person should settle on the type of art that he or she wants. This includes both the period that the art was produced in as well as the kind of painting. Some of the different art periods include Abstract Art, Realism Art, and Impressionism Art. Some of the kinds, or mediums, of paintings are oil and watercolor pieces. The search engines are excellent places to conduct extensive research on different art periods and the paintings that they were each marked by.

Thinking about how much is going to be spent for the painting is also a critical component associated with buying original artwork. In addition to the vast expense associated with some paintings, the frame can be just as expensive as the artwork or more so. It thus needs to be factored in with the total cost of the painting.

Considering whether to buy the artwork from a gallery or online is another aspect that a person wishing to buy original art has to consider. While it can be fun to visit art galleries and see the actual paintings in person, it can also be time-consuming. A person can get just as much out of viewing paintings online as he or she could by going to art galleries in person. Whether a person decides to buy artwork over the Internet or in person, he or she should take special care to carefully research the art dealer that will be dealt with, as scams are unfortunately prevalent in the art industry.

Finding out shipping and return policies is also critical for a person who wishes to buy original art. These aspects need to be made clear by the art dealer from the start. A customer should get a confirmation and tracking number; the art work should also be insured given its expense. Furthermore, the seller should have clear contact information and should be readily available in the event that the customer encounters any problems with his or her order.

Checking to see if a certificate of authenticity, also known as a COA, is provided with the artwork is also essential. The COA gives a person piece of mind and is proof that the painting purchased is authentic. It should come from a legitimate artist or art dealer. It is not required for purchase, but it is highly recommended that a customer obtain one.

Last but not least, a person should ensure that an original piece of art goes with the decor of his or her home. This includes not only colors but size as well.

In conclusion, there are many factors to consider when a person is considering the purchase of an original work of art, which is a big investment in time and money. These include knowing the type of art that one wants, thinking about how much is going to be spent, considering whether to buy original art from a gallery or online, finding out shipping and return policies of dealers, checking to see if a certificate of authenticity is provided with the artwork, and ensuring that the artwork goes with the basic decor of a home.

Al Smitty is a writer who loves to discuss many topics ranging from original abstract art to American football. Thanks for reading!

MoMa Earnes House of Cards

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  • Designed by Charles and Ray Eames
  • Each card depicts a different familiar object from the animal, mineral, or vegetable kingdoms
  • Six slots on each card interlock for building the house of your dreams
  • Contains 54 cards, each approximately 3.6 x 2.4 inches
  • Recommended for ages 5 and up

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Each card depicts a different familiar object from the animal, mineral, or vegetable kingdoms. Six slots on each card interlock for building the house of cards of your dreams. Includes 54 standard sized cards…. More >>

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