Port Installing Surf Sculpture Nov 26, 2008
8 million bronze statue, which features a surfer and his longboard, is being installed at the end of Palm Avenue. It was created by the late artist A. Wasil, a resident of Coronado and a San Diego State University graduate who later went on to teach at both SDSU and San Diego City College, according to the port. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Gap Founder's $1 Billion Museum Is `Appalling' Idea, San Franciscans Say Nov 26, 2008
His Letterman Digital Arts Center opened in 2005, marked by a water fountain adorned with a bronze statue of the Star Wars character Yoda. Lucass project increased vehicle traffic, said Lori Brooke, 45, president of the , one of the neighborhood groups opposing Fishers plan. (Bloomberg -- US)
Down Syndrome: Your comments Nov 25, 2008
She did it three times and gained Bronze, Silver and Gold medals - one of the few former guides from our unit with a full set of medals. O Barnes, Bristol, UK. (BBC News)
Harvey Milk's photographic memory Nov 25, 2008
He photographed each of the candlelight marches that commemorated the anniversary of Milk's death; co-chaired and juried the community effort to place a bronze sculpture of Milk in City Hall's Ceremonial Rotunda; and did research and production work on Michael Korie and Stewart Wallace's opera "Harvey Milk.". Today, Nicoletta says, he speaks "three or four times a week" to students, writers and filmmakers who seek his counsel for Milk-related projects. (San Francisco Chronicle)
* Cambodians flock to Buddha-shaped termite nests ZHsEt Nov 24, 2008
This image released by auction house Christies shows a gilt bronze figure of Buddha, from 14th century Tibet. The Buddha is part of Christies Asian Art Week auction which will feature everything from delicate and ancient Chinese vases to boundary-breaking modern Indian paintings. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Shiva's dance of life and death Nov 23, 2008
The Rietberg Museum in Zurich, which is devoted to non-European art and artefacts, boasts its own impressive bronze Dancing Shiva, dating from the 11th century ... "This bronze is a landmark of our museum, it is among the most beautiful pieces we own and is definitely the ultimate object in the Indian collection," the exhibition's curator, Johannes Beltz, told swissinfo ... This includes Karaikkalammaiyar, represented in a bronze as a skeletal woman who has renounced her good looks and health... (SwissInfo.org, Switzerland)
Scranton will honor local soldier Nov 23, 2008
Ball was awarded seven posthumous medals, including the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Army Good Conduct Medal, Global War on Terrorism Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Combat Action Medal and Pennsylvania Meritorious Service Medal, for his service. The Bronze Star was awarded for attempting to rescue two fallen soldiers under fire the day of his death. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
PIONEER DAYS PLEASES PUBLIC Nov 23, 2008
Remington s bronze sculpture, The Broncho Buster, which is said to represent a human struggle to control nature looks as if it could leap right out of the case that it s enclosed in ... During his short life, he produced more than 3,000 drawings and paintings, 22 bronze sculptures, two novels one of which was adapted to the stage and more 100 magazine articles and stories. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Retailers entice shoppers with early sales Nov 23, 2008
Nine bearded rabbis kick up their heels on this bronze menorah made by Elk Rapids artist Scott Nelles. $130 at To order an Uncommon Goods catalog: 888-365-0056. (Detroit Free Press)
Cash flows for medallists but coaches high and dry Nov 22, 2008
7 million for the medal incentive funding, paying the top-ranked medallists $15,000 for gold, $10,000 for silver and $7500 for bronze. Fourth-placegetters, who previously were paid up to $6700, will no longer receive funding. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Fine art Gifts for Every Interest from Printed Culture: Special Discount Code and Bonus Gift for Online Orders Before December 2 Nov 21, 2008
More possibilities include Cindy Valdez's American quarter horse mare and foal series, bronze sculptures united with spiritual inspiration (Ede Ericson Cardell and Craig Lehmann) and the beautiful ceramics of Marc Hudson. Holiday shopping is even more affordable with Printed Culture's Holiday promotion. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
• Bids on artwork Saturday in Ketchum benefit mental health Nov 21, 2008
And a bronze totem pole on canvas by Ketchum bronze artist Rod Kagan. But it also includes a work of sticks and stones created by Liza Wilson, a buyer for The Elephant's Perch, and a three-dimensional piece featuring horses grazing atop a collage of lush grazing range and mountain scenery by wild horse advocate Elissa Kline of Hailey. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Pomegranate: Fruit of the Ancients Nov 21, 2008
Running the gamut from Hebrew, Christian, and Islamic writings and art to Greek, Roman and Chinese, pomegranate remains have been found in Armenia that date back to 1,000 B.C., as well as several locations for the Bronze Age. Mention of it surfaces in 3,000 B.C. Mesopotamian cuneiform records, plus tombs related to Egypt s mid-1400s B.C. female pharaoh, Hatshepsut. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Mantegna and the rise of realism Nov 21, 2008
Mantegna 1436-1501" on at the Louvre until Jan. 5 is one of these exceptionally grand, mammoth-sized shows held once in a blue moon that no one interested in Renaissance Italy can afford to ignore. Regrettably, no one should expect the visit to be a lark either. This important exhibition is a lesson on how not to proceed when embarking on that most difficult of exercises - providing the wider public with the latest information required to put an artist or a whole school into perspective without... (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Treasure hunters boost gold finds Nov 20, 2008
Other valuable objects unearthed by the public include a Roman hoard of more than 3,500 coins, while the oldest is a long, cigar-shaped piece of Bronze Age gold unearthed by a man out metal detecting near Winchester. In total, the number of finds containing gold and silver which were reported by the public rose by more than a tenth last year. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
New George Washington Carver sculpture unveiled Nov 20, 2008
At the end of his comments, Carver told the crowd, "I hear you have me in bronze. I would like to see me.". The installation of the sculpture is the final step in a $2 million, 5,000-square-foot expansion of the Seed Science Center, which will provide additional room for the center and the Biosafety Institute for Genetically Modified Agricultural Products. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Unveiling of ‘Characters’ set for Thursday Nov 20, 2008
They selected well-known artist J. Seward Johnson Jr. to produce the artworks, which are life-like full-scale painted bronze sculptures of characters that would enhance the historical environment of the downtown area. The eight major pieces will be unveiled after a 4 p.m. ceremony Thursday in the Desert Caballeros Museum s Charles T. Klein Pavilion at the downtown traffic light. (Wickenburg Sun, AZ)
Empress's treasure to be salvaged Nov 19, 2008
The Frau Maria was commissioned by the empress to transport precious porcelain, gold, silver, bronze and 27 paintings by Dutch masters for her art collection, which became the basis for the Hermitage museum in St Petersburg. But the ship was struck by a storm in October 1771 and sank off the coast of what was then Sweden. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Cougar Pride Monument to be Unveiled Prior to Apple Cup Nov 18, 2008
The monument, named Cougar Pride, will stand 15-feet high on its pedestal and is the largest bronze sculpture on campus ... where it was cast in bronze, and placed Thursday ... the process of creating the statue began in May and was only completed earlier this month when the monument was cast in bronze. (Pac-10.org)
Terracotta Army Nov 18, 2008
Bottom Line: This exhibit is your best opportunity to see the remarkable terracotta and bronze figures short of visiting China, but don't expect a knock-your-socks-off spectacle ... The soldiers and more recently unearthed figures, including a beefy strong man and graceful bronze birds, are the heart of the show ... Chinese artistic prowess is evident, too, in such artifacts as a bronze ritual vessel and an exquisitely simple jade container. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
• Small living space, grand ideas Nov 18, 2008
Objets d'art are deftly juxtaposed: a Nymphenburg porcelain rhinoceros and a grouping of black jacketless books; an Anne Ricketts sculpture of a bronze hand and a slender hourglass. One floral arrangement consists simply of a pale-yellow dahlia floating in a Chinese bowl. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Mini-Angel is Antiques Roadshow's first 1m find Nov 17, 2008
The valuation means that the 6ft-high 17ft-wide bronze model is worth more than Gateshead council paid for the actual statue and is worth three times more than any other item discovered on the show ... "It's easier to value than a lot of things of this stature, of this iconic resonance, because another version did sell very recently. Admittedly it was taller and it wasn't of bronze and that made about 2m," he said. (guardian.co.uk)
Modernist's atelier in Paris Nov 16, 2008
Sculptures of geometric columns, his iconic head form, and flocks of streamlined bird shapes in marble, bronze, and wood are perpetually frozen in time and space, monuments to Brancusi's soaring imagination. Atelier Brancusi, Pompidou Centre plaza, Rue St. Martin and Rue Rambuteau. (Boston Globe)
Expat and native, art lives here Nov 16, 2008
"We show mostly our own work," said Medina, "but also a selection of other artists whose work we like." In the parlor of their colonial home, Medina's bronze sculptures sit next to white sofas and the vivid, surrealist-inspired paintings by Vzquez hang salon-style. Their sunny studio lies in a patio beyond an elaborate iron grille. (Boston Globe)
How to Integrate Personal Style into Your Kitchen and Bath Nov 15, 2008
For example, when looking to purchase a new kitchen or bath faucet, wholesale showrooms display many of the latest products with innovative features such as pulldown and pull-out spouts, as well as popular new finishes including oil rubbed bronze, antique bronze and matte black. Showroom consultants can be another great resource and advantage. (Pekin Times, IL)
Novelist Jack Hunter spins another story Nov 15, 2008
He was awarded the Bronze Star. After the war, he became a public relations writer for DuPont. (The St. Augustine Record)
Wyatt Earp stands again in Tombstone Nov 15, 2008
TOMBSTONE Tombstone s favorite lawman and one of the most iconic figures of the American West returned to town Friday with the unveiling of a new 8-foot-tall bronze sculpture ... He told her he liked a number of bronze sculptures he noticed while looking around ... I cast my first bronze in 1971, he said. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Liberty And Consumers Nov 14, 2008
And, most surprisingly, a 300-pound bronze sculpture. "The bronze sculpture I worked on in Los Angeles over a month in the summer and ... have been still working on it up to three weeks ago, when it was cast," Insect writes. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
They get to stay Nov 14, 2008
Published: Thursday, November 13, 2008 1:35 PM MST A sleek, bronze fox; a young boy in a bright yellow rain jacket and a herd of elk are the subjects of three sculptures that will take up permanent residence in Gillette after they were bought by the Mayors Art Council ... The pale bronze Puddle Jumper soon will be almost as bright as May Flower after the council received permission from the artist to color the statue to better match the boys brilliant yellow raincoat. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
British Columbia Magazine Named Magazine of the Year Finalist at International Awards Ceremony Nov 14, 2008
- Bronze, Reader Service Article: "Snow school" by Larry Pynn (). - Bronze, Environmental Feature: "Fields of gold" by Brian Payton (). (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
ZwinkyCuties Launches an Exclusive Sweepstakes With Pop Teen Sensation Jordan Pruitt Nov 14, 2008
This fall, Jordan Pruitt was the featured musical act in the 36 city US Gymnastics Superstars/Disney Pop Stars Tour, appearing with the recent Gold, Silver and Bronze medal winners from the Beijing Olympics. Jordan's other concert tour performances include opening for the Cheetah Girls and Vanessa Hudgens, as well as Disney's High School Musical 40-city American concert tour. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Summum: A glimpse inside Nov 13, 2008
Inside a bronze-colored pyramid off Interstate 15 in Salt Lake City, Corky Ra, the founder of the homegrown spiritual group, Summum, is reportedly submerged in a vat of mummification fluids ... The cat was positioned in half of the bronze mummiform, sculpted by Stan Watts, a well-known artist who's done work for the LDS Church, that will become her final resting place. (Salt Lake Tribune)
‘New Characters in Town’ to be unveiled next week Nov 13, 2008
Eight life-like painted bronze sculptures that have been covered throughout the downtown Wickenburg area the past couple weeks will be unveiled after a special public ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 20 ... The Wickenburg Characters are different however, because the bronzes are painted to appear life-like and each will include an interactive voice device (produced by Arizona Historian Marshall Trimble) that will provide a short educational descriptions of each Character and how it relates to the Town... (Wickenburg Sun, AZ)
Plano: Veterans, residents celebrate Memorial Park Nov 13, 2008
"Exactly 1,037 days ago we gathered at the courtyard theatre determined to make the dream a reality. Today we celebrate the realization of a collective dream materialized in granite and stone, bronze and granite, earth and trees.". David Newton, the artist who created the statues decorating the memorial, unveiled his pieces titled "Sacrifice." Newton's pieces were sculpted from bronze. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Gee Wally, how'd you get to the Louvre? Nov 12, 2008
Dow's bronze abstract sculpture of a woman holding a shield, titled "Unarmed Warrior," was selected as part of the Societe Nationale des Beaux-Arts, an annual judged exhibition that dates back more than 100 years ... But the statement also says that "one of his bronze pieces is on display in the backyard garden of his TV Mom, Barbara Billingsley." Even Rodin can't make that claim. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Talk of the Town: Green Valley Assistance Services: Paying it forward Nov 12, 2008
Platinum sponsor for the Gala was The Park Foundation/Twin Buttes Properties, followed by gold sponsors American Nevada Company (Mission Peaks 4000, LLC), silver sponsor plus: Freeport-McMoRan Copper and silver sponsors: Animal Care Center of Green Valley, P.C.; Dorn Homes, Green Valley Cooling and Heating, Green Valley News nd Retreat at Santa Rita Springs, There were also copper and bronze sponsors, as well friends of GVAS who contributed to sponsorships. The fun began with a silent auction,... (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
In this piddly crisis, a little vision please Nov 12, 2008
In Warsaw, the presidential palace is a gorgeous 19th-century neoclassical building of white plaster, guarded with stone lions, a bronze statue of a famous prince on a horse and a wrought-iron gate. Impressive enough on its own. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
'Leave It to Beaver' actor at Louvre Nov 12, 2008
In this image released by Blair Hayes, a bronze abstract sculpture of a figure of a woman holding a shield created by actor Tony Dow, titled, 'Unarmed Warrior,' is shown ... The 63-year-old artist's sculpture that will be shown at the Louvre from Dec. 11 to Dec. 14 is titled "Unarmed Warrior," and is a bronze figure of a woman holding a shield. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Wally Cleaver at the Louvre? Nov 12, 2008
com: Wally Cleaver at the Louvre. Wally Cleaver at the Louvre. (Globe and Mail)
WWII vets get recognition Nov 12, 2008
6 million memorial park is a 12-foot bronze sculpture of "Lady Victory," who holds a sword in her left hand and a wreath of peace in her right. A second sculpture depicts a helmeted infantryman carrying an M-1 rifle. (NJ.com -- Times)
Joseph Boyden, Tony Dow, Jennifer Aniston Nov 12, 2008
Dow's sculpture, to be at the Louvre from Dec. 11 to 14, is titled "Unknown Warrior," and is a bronze figure of a woman holding a shield. "Of course, I'm really proud of 'Leave It to Beaver' and my directing career in television," said Dow. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
The Fives: From Dewey to Daschle to double entendres, a long history of newspaper mistakes Nov 12, 2008
It was immortalized not only by that fantastic photo of a smiling Harry S Truman holding it up for all to see, but also in bronze on the corner of St. Patrick Street and Rushmore Road right here in Rapid City. It always makes me smile a bit when I pass by it on the way into work each morning, and it made me smile even more when the Rapid City Weekly News launched a few years back and used an image of the statue holding up their product. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Mini-makeover Tips for Your Bath Nov 11, 2008
Many designers now offer handles and pulls in finishes like brushed nickel or bronze that coordinate with your bath accessories. Lighting can also revive a bath. (Pekin Times, IL)
Catoosa and Walker veterans and citizens honored Nov 11, 2008
When he was of age, Brown joined the Army and served valiantly in World War II in the European Theater earning his combat infantry badge, three major battle campaign stars, a meritorious unit citation and the Bronze Star while serving in Patton s Third Army Fifth Infantry Division. As a gunner, he saved the lives of many of his fellow soldiers and earned his Bronze Star when he and a friend captured 30 German soldiers. (Catoosa County News, GA)
Queen Mother statue plan on show Nov 11, 2008
The bronze statue will stand off the Mall in London beneath a sculpture of her late husband King George VI. ... Materials had to be sympathetic to those existing in the area, including Portland stone, granite, bronze and cast iron. (Yahoo News -- British Royal Family)
A Red Arrow’s diary Nov 11, 2008
He returned to battle in the Admiralty Islands, where he was wounded again and earned a Bronze Star for bravery. He survived the war and went on to serve in Germany during the Korean War and later in Colorado with the Army s last pack animal units. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
First Impressions Last: How Accountants Can Improve Their Image Nov 11, 2008
In a profession like accountancy which needs a formal look, the most authoritative outfit is a dark neural suit for men this would be navy or dark grey as in this country the old adage no green and brown in town is still relevant, but women could also choose browns, coffee, dark olive , bronze, contrasted with white or cream top or shirt. If a smart casual look is appropriate, the clothes should be fairly structured and not too textured. (Accounting Web, UK)
Get the Midas Touch on a Minimalist Budget Nov 10, 2008
Camerist's transitional styling will complement almost any decor and is offered in today's most popular finishes including Oil Rubbed Bronze, Chrome and LifeShine Stainless. Plus, it's available in a highly efficient pullout model to add function and fashion at the sink. (Pekin Times, IL)
Mother Marianne at waterfront Nov 10, 2008
The slightly larger-than-life bronze statue is being commissioned from Sister Rosaire Kopczenski, who said she'll depict Mother Marianne with "one hand reaching out, the other almost on her breast.". The outstretched arm with its hand in a hula pose symbolizes that "the power, the goodness" within Mother Marianne was offered in the service of others, said Kopczenski. (Honolulu Advertiser)
'I'm really optimistic about the future' Nov 10, 2008
LITTLE-KNOWN FACT: Her grandfather was a member of Mexico's 1936 Olympic basketball team, which won a bronze medal. WEB SITE. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Custom Stairways Add Distinctive Style to Home Interiors Nov 9, 2008
Homeowners are creating design consistency with forged iron finishing colors that complement furniture, cabinet and window hardware, including matte black, antique bronze, powder coat and satin black. Oil-rubbed copper and antique nickel finishes lend a subtler, lighter look. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Obituaries for Sunday, November 9, 2008 Nov 9, 2008
He was awarded the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star Medal. Just after returning from the war, he married Catherine E. Waters on Nov. 20, 1945, in Winona. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Monumental makeovers Nov 9, 2008
Advertisements Samantha Thompson Smith, Staff Writer RALEIGH - If you happen to see the State Capitol's Gov. Charles B. Aycock looking a little mummy-like in the next few days instead of his usual aging bronze, don't panic ... There, they'll spend the next year reproducing the bronze statues that will join other Borglum work in the Historical Center, which is open to the public near Mount Rushmore ... It was a painstaking job that involved squeezing behind the bronze Aycock and up against the... (News & Observer)
Veterans Memorial and Memorial Park Dedication Tuesday Nov 9, 2008
Sacrifice consists of two monumental groups of figures in bronze: one group is a family saying farewell to a service man whose comrade-in-arms waits nearby; the second group shows a medical corpsman rendering aid to a fallen soldier, as another soldier watches over them both. Also included in the ceremony will be Mayor Pat Evans and other Plano City Council members; bagpiper Don Shannon; members of the Thomas Elementary Honor Choir; Plano Junior ROTC program Color Guard; Sons of the American... (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Art gallery in LaFayette plans Holiday Show on Nov. 13 Nov 8, 2008
A host of artists who will present an array of fascinating work at the Holiday Show: Brenda Cooper, photography; Suzanne Royal, oil paintings; Doris Maples, watercolors; Mae Gray, pottery; Mike Hubert, woodworking; Chuck Peters, stained glass; Linda Espy, sculptured dolls and jewelry, Vista Mann, silk scarves; Karen Sperry, fabric art, Kay Worsham, weaving, Carl and Betsy McCleskey, bronze sculpture; Ginger Lowery, paintings; Chris Sandow, painted silk pillows and framed silk artwork; Paul... (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
Sculpture Garden home to new piece of art Nov 8, 2008
The bronze sculpture is a detail of Umlauf's larger St. Francis with Birds. The bronze sculpture Uccelli, by the late Charles Umlauf, is the latest piece added to the Center for the Arts Sculpture Garden ... During his lifetime, Umlauf created bronze castings in Italy and often gave his pieces Italian names. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
Warsaw students explore Chicago art museum Nov 8, 2008
Blake Lomax enjoyed the gallery of paintings and bronze sculptures about the American West and the traveling exhibit, The Divine Art Four Centuries of European Tapestries. This trip was fun, he said on the train ride home. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
El Paso Remembers Men Of Company From WWII Nov 8, 2008
Under the direction of bronze artist Julio Sanchez De Alba, the memorial celebrates the day a group of El Paso soldiers braved the Rapido River waters during World War II only to be defeated by German forces. The memorial is on display now at the Chalio Acosta Recreation Center located at 4321 Delta Drive. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
AP: Obama's Victory Met With Tears and Traffic Jams Nov 7, 2008
Earlier in Detroit, carloads of celebrants rolled past the bronze sculpture of prizefighter Joe Louis' fist, blaring their horns and chanting "Obama!" out of open windows. "The history, the struggle, it's been a long time," said Cheryl Stephenson, 48. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Garden at school for blind vandalized Nov 7, 2008
Darrell Sapp/Post-Gazette Todd Reeves, executive director of the Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children, looks over the damage to a bronze statue in the garden at the North Oakland school. Butterfly Girl, a bronze statue in the Children's Garden at the Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children, has been stolen. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Old soldier busy during Veterans Day time Nov 7, 2008
That appearance will mark the end of an eventful week, bringing to a close the flurry of activity that he is convinced resulted from his July 2008 receipt of the Marine Corps League Distinguished Citizen Award, accompanied by the Bronze Medal he has never worn. The Distinguished Citizen Award is not the only honor he has received for his service. (Calhoun Times, GA)
MFA documentaries provide access to artists Nov 6, 2008
The giant marble-and-steel spider (1999's "Maman") and its bronze casts are seemingly indestructible and unexpectedly protective extensions of her long-dead mother. The spider outside the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain, makes a cameo in "Thinking on Your Feet," which is focused exclusively on Serra's permanent installation of assorted steel sheets in the Guggenheim's largest gallery. (Boston Globe)
International artist chooses Montara Nov 6, 2008
Michael Parkes, whose name is synonymous with enervating bronze sculptures, fine art paintings and engaging stone lithographs, has made three visits to West Coast exclusive representative Borsini-Burr Gallery in Montara ... From bronze sculptures that defy gravity, to delicate sketches, to stone lithographs that seem to exude magical realms, to archival-quality gicl;e prints, his work is sought by celebrities, galleries and private and corporate collectors worldwide. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
Obama's new home Nov 6, 2008
It is set off from the Cross Hall by a colonnade and is decorated in the same style all made in marble and decorated with cut-glass chandeliers and bronze light standards. The centre and cross halls also serve as the visitors' exit for the White House Tour. (India Times, India -- Community News)
James Nelson McCullough Nov 6, 2008
He was a sculptor of wood and also of bronze busts. His latest bronze busts included Chiefs of the Seven Western Indian Nations. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
