H.A.L. - Hollywood's Aggregated Links Oct 3, 2008
Robert Redford writes about playing pranks on each other (he had a beaten-up Porsche shell delivered for Paul Newman's 50th birthday; Newman responded with a crate of molten metal, which Redford turned into "a really ugly sculpture and dropped (it) into his garden. To this day, neither one of us has ever mentioned it." On Newman's illness, Redford says: "I knew what the deal was, and he knew what the deal was, and we didn't talk about it. We talked about what was on our minds: the election,... (Variety)
Southeastern fests for Oct. 3-5 and beyond Oct 3, 2008
Entertainment includes Molly Hatchet and Jo Dee Messina, while other activities include a sand sculpture contest, children's activity village, arts and crafts vendors and, of course, shrimp. 251-968-6094. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Ranjit Singh bust to sell for $50,000 Sep 22, 2008
Clare Penhallurick, the head of auction house, Indian and Islamic Art at Bonhams, today said, "Bonhams is delighted to offer this magnificent sculpture for sale, particularly as last year we sold a bust of Ranjit Singh's son, Duleep Singh, for USD 1.7 million.". Bonhams, founded in 1793, is one of the world's oldest and largest auctioneers of fine art and antiques and its sales are held globally. (India Times)
The Second Time Around Sep 21, 2008
A sculpture by her mother is artfully arranged next to a print by Brazil's Emiliano Di Cavalcanti on top of a white-lacquer bar; an Alexander Calder print from the Museum of Modern Art hangs on the wall above. "It was a learning curve, there are a few things - two chairs I can think of - that just didn't work," says O'Connor. (Boston Globe)
Estate sale rich in collectibles Sep 19, 2008
A Kenyan sculpture, fashioned from one piece of wood, reveals a long-necked woman wearing rows of necklaces, dangling earrings and an elaborate cone hat. At $15,000 apiece are a pair of bronze foo dogs, Chinese icons that are meant to serve as a kind of guardian angels. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Trentonian Community Calendar Sep 18, 2008
Benefits Grounds For Sculpture. Tickets $109 per person, $99 for GFS members. (The Trentonian, NJ)
SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE CONSOLIDATED BUDGET Sep 16, 2008
FAKEBOMBART (Reinhart, Toronto Globe and Mail)-- TORONTO: Artist's fake-bomb sculpture got him in a lot more trouble than he bargained for. 600. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Antiques and art Sep 13, 2008
Galerie Bers 'Linn" by Victor Vasarely (1956). Text Size Showcasing antiques with a modern flair Published: September 12, 2008 : France has finally made a leap into the contemporary world, and it is at the 24th "Biennale des Antiquaires," which opened on Wednesday in the renovated Grand Palais, that the measure of the staggering metamorphosis can be taken. Gone is the neo-Rococo style of yore with its clutter of trinkets. From Patrice Bellanger of Paris, who displays 18th- and 19th-century... (International Herald Tribune)
Wyoming events Sep 12, 2008
Today, the University of Wyoming Art Museum's official opening of the large-scale public art exhibition "Sculpture: A Wyoming Invitational" will be held. Free public reception on Prexy's Pasture from 4 to 6 p.m. Many of the artists featured in the exhibition will attend. (Casper Star-Tribune)
Paramount Pictures Teams With W!LDBRAIN to Develop Feature Film Based on Kidrobot Limited Edition Toys for Nickelodeon Movies Sep 11, 2008
Kidrobot's limited edition products, a cross between sculpture and conceptual art, have become the perfect medium for international fashion designers, illustrators, and graffiti artists, merging street trends and pop art. Kidrobot operates stores in New York City, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Miami. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Dresden travel tips Sep 5, 2008
You can t miss the sculpture of the naked man on the roof, nor the modern artwork which is for sale by Dresden s A.R. Penck in the lobby, hallways and guest rooms. Clean, medium-size rooms, with good lighting. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
New antiques shop is 'beyond gorgeous' Sep 5, 2008
I still have many items in storage I want to bring in, and I m constantly acquiring new pieces, so I really need the additional floor space as well as the outdoor area for my stone garden urns and architectural ornaments and some amazing outdoor sculpture which will be arriving soon, Levis said. In addition to on-street parking, there is now a designated parking space contiguous to the building for the exclusive use of BG s customers and clients. (Hingham Journal, MA)
In Newport, a peek at how the rich garden Sep 4, 2008
There is a bronze bas relief sculpture devoted to the Fleming alma mater, Pomona College, and several water gardens, including a complex art installation near the house that features a stone sculpture of Fleming's head as a fountain spout ... He and the owner went on a shopping trip to England and purchased horse paintings and sculptures as well as antiques. (Boston Globe)
Weekend Calendar Sep 4, 2008
Enjoy the gardens, a guided tour of the Moore in America sculpture exhibit and a tram ride. Fee: members $60, nonmembers $70. (Middletown Press, CT)
Historic document exhibit reception kicks off month of events Aug 30, 2008
The reception dovetails with other First Thursday events in town and will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. From town hall, the event will travel over to Palisado Green for an unveiling of a what is believed to be a "futuristic" sculpture by local artist Lon Pelton, then be moved over to the Windsor Historical Society for light refreshments. Among the documents in the town's archives are a record from 1778 of payment of 6 pounds and 15 schillings to Danny Bissel for service as a patriot in the American... (Windsor Journal, CT)
Code of silence Aug 27, 2008
Speaking of the DNC, Massachusetts College of Art and Design alums Lauren Holmgren and Josh Dow were in the spotlight yesterday, unveiling the "HOPE" sculpture that they fabricated for famed artist Robert Indiana. The new piece, which mimics Indiana's iconic 1964 "LOVE" sculpture, marked the opening of the Democrats' nominating party and will grace the Pepsi Center in Denver. (Boston Globe)
Wild scenes at glimpse of what's on offer Aug 22, 2008
A good price, as The Daily Telegraph in Britain said, but less than that of a Jeff Koons flower sculpture at the contemporary art sales a week earlier. The Sotheby's July 9 sales saw the much reproduced The Misers, circa 1500, supposedly by a follower of Marinus van Reymerswaele but perhaps by the great man himself, fetch 2. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Creatures take over landmark fruit stand Aug 16, 2008
Passing between a head-high sculpture of a porpoise squirting water and oversized, overly pink flamingoes, past brightly painted clay caterpillars and rusty goats made of metal drums, Biggers' voice rises and drops with the noise of passing traffic. Trucks rumble past and traffic whizzes constantly. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
CARLSBAD: City caters to art lovers Aug 11, 2008
Also on display was an exhibition of children's art from the Lynn Forbes School of Sculpture, which featured Forbes creating sculpture portraits of willing models and dispensing advice on technique as she worked ... One of them was 5-year-old Nate Pocock, whose large sculpture of a face earned him an honorable mention ribbon, a coupon for a free sub sandwich, and a high-five from his father, Matt Pocock. (North County Times)
Redikulus Dae brings crowds to Brown Street Aug 8, 2008
Second prize was a handmade quilt and third prize a Potlicker Chainsaw sculpture. Sharon Anderson, Barbara Bauknecht and Dorothy Harding looked relaxed in the early morning sun. (Forest Republican, WI)
* 'Shinjuku' or broke Aug 6, 2008
EVENs spare white shelves showcase a well-edited selection of Japanese designer shoes like pieces of sculpture in a gallery. The store is the exclusive Taiwan dealer of shoes from Unbilical and Belly Button, designers with an avant-garde bent. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Bynum's ex says evangelist behind on payment Aug 5, 2008
He said Bynum also did not transfer the title of the couple's 2004 Land Rover to Weeks or make arrangements to pick up her belongings, which include a harp, a sculpture of a woman and other sentimental antiques she collected seven years ago. "We are going to ask the court to make her do it even if that mandates putting her in jail," Kessler said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
GALEN HOLLEY:A mixture of the horrid and the florid in Savannah Aug 2, 2008
The item that singularly grabbed my attention during the tour, among all the priceless oil paintings, tapestries, and antique furniture, was a sculpture titled "The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse." Our group passed it the first time, going into the dining room ... Our guide paused, extended her arm toward the sculpture. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Art of the Striptease May Be Just Indecency in Iowa Jul 28, 2008
"Dance has been considered one of the arts, as is sculpture, painting and anything else like that. What Clarence has is a club where people can come and perform," said Michael Murphy, Judy's attorney. Murphy also noted that the club has a gallery selling collectible posters and other art. (Fox News)
Salah Bachir's home astonishes onlookers Jul 26, 2008
You blink because there's a sculpture you'd expect to find only in the other Paris. You push a button on the intercom, ready to apologize for being in the wrong place. (Globe and Mail)
An Affair to Remember Jul 13, 2008
In the living room, the sofa came from Jordan's clearance center, while her favorite find for the space is a wooden "sculpture.". "It was an old tabletop laying on the floor of an antiques store," she says. (Boston Globe)
Antiques for modern lifestyles Jul 8, 2008
One oddball piece stands out in a living room the way a single sculpture or a stone lantern highlights a garden. In fact, thinking of an antique even a dining room table or a bed frame as sculpture is a pretty reliable way to fit an heirloom into your decor. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
James Morrison: Antique Egypt Jun 27, 2008
These works are as much drawings as they are sculptures ... Sculpture 2008-06-27 2008-07-12 (02) 9699 5353 www. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Holland America Line's New ms Eurodam Blends Traditional Dutch Art and New Works Jun 27, 2008
From sculptures to paintings, wide range featured throughout ship SEATTLE, June 26 /PRNewswire/ -- From the Dutch Golden Age to dramatic sculpture, the new ms Eurodam will showcase a stunning range of artistic works ... "Working with VFD Architects of the Netherlands and Yran raaten Architects of Norway, we've installed a truly impressive array of works ranging from glass creations and oil paintings to digital collages and unique chandelier sculptures," said Richard D. Meadows, CTC, executive... (PR Newswire)
Evangelists' divorce final Jun 21, 2008
Bynum also asked for some sentimental antiques she collected seven years ago, including a harp and a sculpture of a woman. Weeks gets the couple's 2004 Land Rover, his international ministry and the church the couple started together in Duluth, Global Destiny. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Star turn puts pizzazz into Kensington sale Jun 21, 2008
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City Chase teammates thrilled by adventure Jun 9, 2008
During one of yesterday's challenges, teams scrambled to find a stranger to kiss near a 25-foot sculpture at downtown's G Street Mole park. The sculpture evokes the famous photograph of a sailer kissing a nurse on V-J Day in Times Square at the end of World War II.. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Telluride Festival Of The Arts Announces 2008 Juried Artists Jun 9, 2008
The art show, August 15-17, 2008, is open to the public and will feature artists in 13 different media categories including: ceramics, digital art, drawing, fiber, glass, graphics and printmaking, jewelry, metal-works, mixed media, painting, photography, sculpture and wood. CCAF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation dedicated to educating and exposing Coloradans to the arts. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Pomperaug Woods Hosts 'Art Is Here and Everywhere' May 28, 2008
Rocking Shell, a wood carving by Trudi Rothschild, won first place in the sculpture division of Art Is Here and Everywhere, the 2008 Senior Juried Art Show, on view from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 7, and 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 8, at Pomperaug Woods in Southbury ... Works were accepted in four categories: painting, sculpture, drawing and photography ... Winners in the Sculpture Category were: first place, Trudi Rothschild of Southbury; second, Lynn Rogowski, Heritage Village; third, Theodore... (Voices, CT)
Fine Art Capital Changes Its Name to Emigrant Bank Fine Art Finance, Effective May 27, 2008 May 28, 2008
"We have always been a subsidiary of Emigrant Bank, but it was not always entirely obvious under our old name. Our clients appreciate the support, protection and stability that come with an established institutional partner. Our new name underscores our core identity with the public, said Emigrant Bank Fine Art Finance President Andy Augenblick.Along with its new name, the company is launching an updated logo that captures the dynamism of its business melding art and finance. Clients will be... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Keokuk's small businesses featured during Small Business Appreciation luncheon May 22, 2008
The gallery features local artists' works in oil, acrylics, water color, etching, mixed media, sculpture, pottery and jewelry for sale. A July art show will feature Kellianne. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
A weekend of sci-fi, fantasy and fun May 16, 2008
Additionally, special events such as a costume contest, auctions and a canned food sculpture contest will be presented. Weekend registration is $40 at the door; daily registration is $15 on Friday and Sunday, $25 on Saturday. (AL.com)
Intimate Domain May 11, 2008
CURRENT INSPIRATIONS "I'm still obsessed with Egyptology. I respond to the highly stylized aesthetic and how things are pared down to their basic elements. I have a small Egyptian sculpture collection, all gifts from an old boyfriend.". FAVORITE SPOT IN THE WORLD "Paris, particularly the bar at Aux Gamins de Paris in the Marais neighborhood. There are four massive fireplaces filled with loads of candles dripping everywhere.". (Boston Globe)
Pink Lady dresses up for tour May 10, 2008
A project started in the 1980s, the Johnson home is like functional sculpture. It has a modern look that Johnson, an artist, says was inspired by architect Paolo Soleri, who created Arcosanti near Cordes Junction, and Dr. Seuss. (AZCentral -- Home)
Share your tips for traveling to D.C. Apr 17, 2008
At the end of the park is a really interesting sculpture called the Awakening ... Andrea, The Awakening sculpture was just moved in February from Hains Point (East Potomac Park) to the National Harbor development just down the river in Maryland. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Reflecting its past Apr 9, 2008
One can also buy books and jewelry, pottery, and sculpture commissioned by the Glass House ... This year it celebrates the centennial of the Silvermine Art Colony which developed after sculptor-portraitist Solon Borglum bought a farm in the area for weekend getaways from his job as head of the School of American Sculpture in New York. (Boston Globe)
2008 Designers' Showcase home in Buckhead Apr 8, 2008
"I loved these old vines because they looked like pieces of sculpture," she said. "And the various heights worked well to fill up the space.". (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Asian Pacific art gallery opens Apr 4, 2008
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The International Surfing Museum Apr 3, 2008
Some of the Duke s collectibles include a 20 inch sculpture bust, his surfboard, a huge poster of him with his surfboard, old photos, and the first 2002 postage stamp in his honor. The women of surfing. (Suite101.com)
Leipsic teen looks to art and architecture Mar 31, 2008
I also did a sculpture of my house, a clay model, he said. When it comes to architecture, I like a lot of sunlight, so windows are important, Gonzalez said. (Lima News, OH)
List of April-June festivals in the Southeast Mar 22, 2008
Juried crafts, art workshops, sculpture competition. North Charleston, S.C., 843-308-4784. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Day trip to LaGrange a (surprising) treat Mar 19, 2008
The four galleries showcase a wide variety of art that includes paintings, sculpture, ceramics, photography, prints and drawings. Five to six exhibits are mounted annually that feature artists from across the United States, with particular emphasis on those in the Southeast. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Monet, Cezanne paintings stolen from dealer's home Mar 18, 2008
Some 30 paintings by masters such as Monet, Cezanne, Corot and Sisley and a Rodin sculpture have been stolen from the home of an antiques dealer near Paris. Five masked gunmen broke into the home in Le Pecq west of Paris in the early hours of Monday, sequestered the art dealer and fled with the artworks, said police. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Murphys Irish Day 2008 Mar 5, 2008
Among the items available for purchase will be handmade jewelry, wood and metal art objects, pottery, glasswork, sculpture, paintings, photographic prints, clothing, and antiques. Local churches and youth organizations will have baked goods, including Irish Soda Bread and Irish Cream Pie ready to take home. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Anthony dOffay Mar 2, 2008
He collects Indian sculpture and lingams. He has a vegetarian, homeopathic streak to him. (Times Online)
Doggy heaven Feb 26, 2008
The eclectic Vermont folk artist, who started out whittling wooden sculptures of dogs and now specializes in dog-themed furniture, woodcut paintings and children's books, has carved out a unique niche with his whimsical reproductions of Labrador retrievers and other dogs ... started out whittling wooden sculptures of dogs and now specializes in dog-themed furniture and woodcut paintings ... His sculptures and furniture, meanwhile, range from his Angel Dog statues a black lab with golden wings to... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
'Doggy Disneyland' draws packs of visitors Feb 24, 2008
The eclectic Vermont folk artist, who started out whittling wooden sculptures of dogs and now specializes in dog-themed furniture, woodcut paintings and children's books, has carved out a unique niche with his whimsical reproductions of Labrador retrievers and other dogs ... His sculptures and furniture, meanwhile, range from his Angel Dog statues -- a black lab with golden wings -- to coffee tables with sculpted legs that look like dogs, from night tables with dog head handles to rocking dogs... (CNN -- International)
Bow ... wow! Dog chapel draws animal lovers Feb 22, 2008
The eclectic Vermont folk artist, who started out whittling wooden sculptures of dogs and now specializes in dog-themed furniture, woodcut paintings and children's books, has carved out a unique niche with his whimsical reproductions of Labrador retrievers and other dogs ... The dog chapel is open daily, year-round; the gallery, which contains a gift shop that sells Huneck's books, sculptures and art, is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. ...... (MSNBC -- Travel)
On display (49) Feb 15, 2008
Paintings, prints, pottery, photography, sculpture, glass and jewelry created by 28 artists ... Lawrence Gallery, 903 N.W. Davis St. Through February: Changing Tides, an exhibition of Frederick Hart sculpture, including works in bronze, clear acrylic resin and cast marble ... Exhibits: In Winter, Silk Linings: The Kimono in Print (through Feb. 17); Clear Cut, sculpture in wood from Northwest collections (through March 3); Dead Leg (2007), a new monumental sculpture by British artist Richard... (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Playground Listings Feb 15, 2008
Canstruction Exhibition of large sculptures made of canned goods and other non-perishables, with CANschool, where kids can build their own sculpture; proceeds to the Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society. Cruise Ship Terminal, Canada Place, Feb. 24-March 2, by cash donation at the door. (Vancouver Sun)
More of this story Feb 13, 2008
Burned chrome rims formed an abstract sculpture and the family estimates anywhere from 10,000 to 15,000 worth of items were lost in the fire, possibly more than that. Lynch moved into the house that belonged to his parents seven months ago. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Town to bask in glow of Lincoln celebrations Feb 12, 2008
A new sculpture portraying a youthful Lincoln will be unveiled downtown on May 31. But in the 1860 election that catapulted Lincoln to the White House, he received only a handful of votes from LaRue County where the Lincoln birthplace is located, an indication that locals didn't realize he was a native son, said Tommy Turner, the county judge-executive. (Pekin Times, IL)
Art steams ahead despite the ructions Feb 1, 2008
The two top prices were for sculpture. A Franconian limewood figure of Saint Catherie by Tilman Riemenschneider, dating from about 1505, brought $US6. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Country living, remade to order Feb 1, 2008
Dominating the room in color (red) and height (6 1/2 feet) is the resin sculpture "Indian 4 (Spear)" by San Francisco artist Yoram Wolberger ... Sharpe ditched the rest of their "treasures," and the couple bought contemporary art by Vernon Fisher, Tim Bavington, Robert Therrien and a stainless-steel sculpture by Cheryl Ekstrom that replicates the Eames chaise longue and ottoman. (AZCentral -- Home)
A bewitching city Jan 30, 2008
Picklepot (139 Washington St., 978-744-6678, ) is a contemporary New England craft gallery whose art selection includes photography, paintings, and sculpture. Classy Fiddlehead (24 Front St., 978-745-0008, ) is a florist that feels more like an art gallery. (Boston Globe)
How, where to get away like a star Jan 30, 2008
Why it's great: You'll feel as if you stumbled onto a Bernardo Bertolucci set at this retreat, with its sculpture garden and gnarled olive grove. The 26 guest rooms are located in two villas, but romantics should stay in the 16th-century main villa, whose loggia is decorated with historic frescoes. (CNN -- Travel)
Home Expo today, tomorrow Jan 26, 2008
John Kodner, of Kodner Galleries in St. Louis, will evaluate fine art and sculpture Saturday. Roger Lewis will evaluate outdoor hunting and fishing collectibles. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Expo to feature fantastic food, antiques and exhibits Jan 23, 2008
John Kodner, of Kodner Galleries in St. Louis, will be on hand to evaluate fine art and sculpture on Saturday only. Roger Lewis will evaluate outdoor hunting and fishing collectibles. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Chili Cook-Off and Soup Cook-Off Jan 17, 2008
Youth sculpture contest, food vendors, soup sale, teen band blast, fireworks, model train display, 5K walk/run, horse drawn wagon rides, snow baby and snow toddler contest, scavenger hunt, musical entertainment and much more ... This year s fest features 40 or more ice sculptures carved by DiMartino Ice Company in Jeannette. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Primary exhibit: archival, amusing Jan 13, 2008
Among the informative video and photographic displays from decades of political battles are priceless items of "primaryobilia" designed to gain the attention of the cantankerous electorate of the Granite State: a George H.W. Bush squeaky toy, a psychedelic poster for George Romney's ill-fated 1968 campaign, and "The Arena," a multicolored folk sculpture by Harold French of Warner, N.H., showing all the players in the 1996 primary duking it out in a boxing ring. There's a display that tests your... (Boston Globe)
