Archive for December, 2009

Washington area museum and gallery exhibits – Washington Post

Thursday, December 31st, 2009

Washington area museum and gallery exhibits
Washington Post
Polished steel sculptures by Indian artist Anish Kapoor. Open daily 10 to 5:30. 1050 Independence Ave. SW. 202-633-1000. http://www.asia.si.edu. Free. ...

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Cultural identity is focus of exhibits at Akron Art Museum and Museum of … – Plain Dealer

Thursday, December 31st, 2009

Plain Dealer

Cultural identity is focus of exhibits at Akron Art Museum and Museum of ...
Plain Dealer
Among them are Mark Bradford, iona rozeal brown, Nick Cave, Willie Cole, Brian Jungen, Takashi Murakami and Kehinde Wiley. The show will include painting, ...

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“Andy Warhol: The Last Decade.” – Time Out Chicago

Thursday, December 31st, 2009

“Andy Warhol: The Last Decade.”
Time Out Chicago
... self-portraits, meditations on religion and death, collaborations with artists such as Jean-Michel Basquiat and Francesco Clemente, and other projects. ...

LIZ SMITH, For release 12/31/09 – Baltimore Sun

Thursday, December 31st, 2009

LIZ SMITH, For release 12/31/09
Baltimore Sun
You're the sheep in a Damien Hirst work. But if Baby, I'm the cherry, you're the pits! FOLLOWING THIS line of thought, like every sensible person on the ...

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The Arts Diary: Portrait of the actress as a young girl – Independent

Thursday, December 31st, 2009

The Arts Diary: Portrait of the actress as a young girl
Independent
Although the work by Richard Prince has been exhibited widely in America, including a recent outing in New York (with no major controversy whatsoever), ...

The Big Question: How should we deal with the emergence of China as a superpower? – Independent

Thursday, December 31st, 2009

The Big Question: How should we deal with the emergence of China as a superpower?
Independent
I hope Britain respects Chinese justice," said Apple Ye, 26, who works for a state-owned enterprise and preferred to use her English name. ...

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Depending on the Culture of Strangers – New York Times

Thursday, December 31st, 2009

New York Times

Depending on the Culture of Strangers
New York Times
“Balloon Dog,” a sculpture by Jeff Koons at the Château de Versailles in 2008. More Photos > By HOLLAND COTTER PACKAGING art by the decade isn't realistic; ...

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The Decade in Review – ARTINFO

Thursday, December 31st, 2009
The Decade in Review
ARTINFO
They also saw the ascendance of the big artist — the businessman-artist — in the form of Takashi Murakami, Jeff Koons, and, of course, Damien Hirst.

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Books on Display – Newsweek

Thursday, December 31st, 2009

Newsweek

Books on Display
Newsweek
The first sight to greet those exiting the recent must-see show of Anish Kapoor's work at London's Royal Academy was a large ...

A8 Music ‘Fourth Original Music Contest Award Ceremony’ Successfully Concluded … – California Chronicle

Thursday, December 31st, 2009

A8 Music 'Fourth Original Music Contest Award Ceremony' Successfully Concluded ...
California Chronicle
Mr. Alvin Liu, Chairman of A8 Music, said, "The Original Music Contest has gained influence as well as scale over the years, attracting a record high of ...