Archive for August, 2012
National Museum of the American Indian Commissions Sculptures by Rick Bartow
The National Museum of the American Indian has commissioned a monumental outdoor sculpture by Oregon artist Rick Bartow (Wiyot/Mad River Band). The pair of wood carvings will act as key welcoming sentinels on the northwest corner of the museum overlooking the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Titled “We Were Always Here,” the work will be […]
National Museum of American History Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Central American traditions will be celebrated at the Smithsonian’s Hispanic Heritage Month family day Saturday, Sept. 15, between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. at the National Museum of American History. The day will feature a sampling of music and dance performances as well as food demonstrations and hands-on arts and crafts. The Smithsonian Center for […]
Center for Contemporary Arts Celje presents HR-Stamenov. Water, Suppositions and Urbanism
Bulgarian artist HR-Stamenov (1981, Plovdiv) is presenting himself with his project Water, Suppositions and Urbanism, conceived specifically for the Likovni salon Gallery. The project was developed during his two-month residency in Celje as part of the AIR CELEIA programme led by the Centre for Contemporary Arts. HR-Stamenov: Water, Suppositions and Urbanism The art practice of […]
North Carolina Museum of History announces Real to Reel. The Making of Gone with the Wind
North Carolina Museum of History in Raleigh presemts Real to Reel. The Making of Gone with the Wind an exhibition opening Friday, Aug. 31. Showcasing authentic memorabilia — costumes, screen tests, scene props, a script, Vivien Leigh’s Academy Award and more — the exhibit will run through Jan. 13, 2013. Admission and weekend parking are […]
Oceanside Museum of Art presents CRUISIN CALIFAS. The Art of Lowriding
Oceanside Museum of Art presents CRUISIN CALIFAS. The Art of Lowriding, an exhibition on view through September 30, 2012. Gilbert “Magu” Lujan Our Family Car Oceanside Museum of Art The personalized automobiles known as “Lowriders,” are part of a subculture whose aesthetic tendencies cross over into the world of fine art. Lowrider describes a car […]
