Camille Paglia Oct 23, 2009
With its hyperkinetic intensity and huge range of raw emotion, this may be one of the most remarkable scenes ever recorded of a contemporary performing artist ... Regarding your observations about the rehabilitation of Sarah Palin and the insufferable snottiness of Dick Cavett and other good liberals: Is it possible that there might be something really ugly at the core of contemporary liberalism ... Why the all-too-frequent and downright nasty face of contemporary liberalism. (Salon)
McFadden exhibit mixes and matches perfectly Oct 22, 2009
While many of her lines pay tribute to a particular culture - Renaissance Italy, Javanese, and Dynastic Chinese, to name a few - she ebulliently draws in other references, to marry East and West, to make a gown or a jacket original and contemporary. In her Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres collection named for the 19th-century artist who savored the female form, McFadden adorns graceful, French-inspired black velvet sheath dresses with a traditional, high-relief Indian embroidery technique known as... (Boston Globe)
5 antiquing spots in the Southeast Oct 16, 2009
Park Avenue is home to Aiken Antiques, which houses a large selection of antique and contemporary furniture and handles estate sales as well. Treasure trove: In addition to carrying sterling silver and old silver plate items, York Cottage Antiques also carries equine-themed antiques, says owner Lisa Castles. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
China's rich throw lifeline to the West Oct 15, 2009
"Washington is talking about decoupling and rebalancing the global economy, but the true nature of these pursuits is the United States scramble for markets," Chen Fengying, an expert on world economic issues with the China Institute of Contemporary International Relations, a think-tank that advises the government, told the China Times recently. Premier Wen Jiabao is also taking a firm line on currency policy and the official view that it cannot be blamed for the lopsided trade flows and world... (Asia Times Online)
Studio featured on 'Queer Eye' ready to sell its shares Oct 14, 2009
He sold high-quality contemporary furniture, available mostly to interior designers, architects and other professionals, to everyday customers who wanted to shop for themselves. The company, commonly called DWR, did not say how much it plans to raise with an initial public offering. (Yahoo News -- Queer Eye for the Straight Guy)
Top 6 Perform So You Think You Can ... Oct 14, 2009
Top Three Girls: The top three girls danced a contemporary piece by Mia Michaels ... For their second dance, the pair drew contemporary and were choreographed by Stacey Tookey ... Tara-Jean danced a sultry contemporary solo to Fever by Michael Buble. (Suite101.com)
Block Party: First Between San Pedro and Central Oct 10, 2009
Historic Stretch of Little Tokyo Also Has a Contemporary Twist. by Anna Scott. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Frisco rocks with activitiy (1020) Oct 6, 2009
This opportunity to meet 14 of todays most accomplished artists as they create contemporary works of art reflecting important and timely global issues is not to be missed. Spanning five continents, the series includes such legendary figures as Jeff Koons, Cindy Sherman, John Baldessari, and many more. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Buenos Aires: 'Round the clock drama Oct 5, 2009
Latin American contemporary art. Admission: $3. (San Francisco Chronicle)
West Berkeley: Fourth Street Oct 5, 2009
Vibe: New York contemporary art gallery. Beautifully designed, well-lighted showroom with unusual bronze sculptures and glass and metal showcases by Powell; Higashi makes her line of unusual, contemporary jewelry (she calls her style "earthy modern") in a small back workshop. (San Francisco Chronicle)
A town's love of Indian artifacts backfires Oct 4, 2009
Yanito's gallery is filled with beautifully crafted contemporary pieces traditional blankets and bowls, sand paintings and jewelry, most of it handmade by Yanito's extended family. There are no prehistoric pots or arrowheads. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Southbury House Tour Benefits Safe Haven Sep 23, 2009
Since moving to Old Field a year ago, Ellen and David Brown have transformed their 2,200 square-foot home into a sophisticated retreat filled with an eclectic collection of traditional furnishings and contemporary art ... In the chocolate brown powder room, an antique Chinese butcher's table supports an ultra-contemporary glass sink ... The clean-lined, contemporary, eat-in kitchen was designed for functionality with maple cabinets, granite counters, a commercial size Viking refrigerator and... (Voices, CT)
From the HIP Sep 21, 2009
Whitewashed walls, tall windows and a spray-painted chandelier provide a contemporary setting for the exquisite Soozou bags made from refashioned sails and perfectly '50s pinup-worthy 1979 swimwear at etown, in the heart of Chinatown. Etown is both showroom and workspace for sisters Pia and Suzanna (Suzy) Kuhlemann. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Georgetown religion listings Sep 20, 2009
Sunday morning worship services at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Route 1, Topsfield, are at 8 a.m. for traditional service, 9:30 a.m. new community contemporary service and 11 a.m. contemporary service. Children s Church is offered during the 11 a.m. service. (Georgetown Record, MA)
City Beat (5) Sep 20, 2009
Contemporary Gothic tale about family secrets revealed when sisters pack up their childhood home and a wayward son returns ... Siegal College and MOCA Cleveland present a lecture series in conjunction with MOCA exhibition Hugging and Wrestling: Contemporary Israeli Photography and Video from 7-9. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
St. Paul AME Church to host African fashion show Sep 18, 2009
On Saturday from 3 to 6 p.m., there will be an African fashion show introducing the latest styles and trends in African dress of traditional and contemporary fashions. The African bazaar will open at 2:45 p.m. with vendors selling African crafts, books, jewelry and more. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Kick off to the arts: A listing of local arts organizations and events for 2009-2010 Sep 18, 2009
Contemporary art space exclusively featuring the work of husband and wife, Poe Dismuke and Sam Woolcott ... A contemporary fine art gallery in the heart of old Bisbee, specializing in oil and acrylic paintings, watercolors, pastels, sculpture, ceramics, monoprints, etchings, glass, photography and wearable art ... I strongly believe in supporting contemporary artists that are doing good work, so that they will be able to continue producing their art. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Flea market finds. Scrap lumber. Rusty castoffs. Retailers and restaurant owners are going rustic, creating quirky, homey spaces that just feel right. Sep 17, 2009
It wasn t about money; going contemporary, he says, would have been cheaper. The result is a warm, inviting space that feels like the restaurant it has become: a neighborhood favorite. (Boston Globe)
'Classic' weekend: Farish, football Sep 17, 2009
The contemporary blues artist "has pretty much been dubbed the new King of the Blues," said King. Original P, featuring original founding members of Parliament/ Funkadelic Clarence "Fuzzy" Haskins and "Shady" Grady Thomas, will give up the funk to wrap up the night. (The Clarion-Ledger)
What's Happening (367) Sep 12, 2009
The two-dimensional mixed media wall hangings of Sunizona resident Archie Sutton reflect a contemporary, abstract approach. Sutton's featured collection includes iconic legends such as Jim Belushi and Jimi Hendrix as well as abstract mixed media copper pieces. (Benson San Pedro Valley News Sun, AZ)
A special show of swimwear and pareos Sep 12, 2009
The contemporary collection, called Hoku Z, is inspired by both his moniker and his music. The contemporary star ("hoku" in Hawaiian) initial pendant is available in 14k gold and sterling silver and can be custom-made with any initial at a starting price of $79. (Honolulu Advertiser)
'America's Most Beautiful Jewelry Store' Opens Sep 11, 2009
The O.C. Tanner store - a sensitive melding of the historic Beaux Arts structure with the conveniences of a modern building - is both historic and contemporary, grand and intimate, and preserves one of the area's most historic structures in the midst of a quickly evolving downtown Salt Lake City. "Dad was a life-long lover of beauty, and creating 'the most beautiful jewelry store in the country' was one of his more audacious dreams," said Carolyn Tanner Irish, the daughter of Obert C. Tanner and... (PR Newswire)
Visit Houston's museums for free Saturday Sep 10, 2009
Participating museums include:Buffalo Soldiers National MuseumByzantine Fresco Chapel MuseumChildren's Museum of HoustonContemporary Arts Museum HoustonCzech Center Museum HoustonThe Health MuseumHolocaust Museum HoustonHouston Center for Contemporary CraftHouston Center for Photography Houston Museum of Natural ScienceThe Jung CenterThe John C. Freeman Weather MuseumLawndale Art CenterThe Menil Collection Museum of Fine Arts, HoustonRice University Art GalleryRothko Chapel ... Visit with... (KHOU.com, TX)
* EXHIBITIONS Sep 9, 2009
In the group exhibition The Simple Art of Parody, emerging contemporary artists from Japan, Indonesia, Singapore, China, Russia and Taiwan lampoon societys preoccupations with politics, the environment and consumerism through installation, sculpture, painting and mixed media ... Museum of Contemporary Art, Taipei (MOCA, Taipei), 39 Changan W Rd, Taipei City (x_w39). (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Art calendar Sep 7, 2009
PUBLIC ART LECTURE, by contemporary artist Michel Tuffery, of New Zealand; 6 p.m. Sept. 9, UHM Art Building auditorium; sponsored with the University of Hawai'i Center for Pacific Islands Studies; information, 956-5353 ... ANNUAL CONTEMPORARY EXHIBIT, Association of Hawaii Artists, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Mondays-Fridays and 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, through Oct. 2, Pauahi Tower, 1001 Bishop St., lobby; information, 262-8306 ... THE CONTEMPORARY MUSEUM, 20TH ANNIVERSARY EVENTS, free admission for... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Shop, 'Save the Arts' at Maui benefit Sep 5, 2009
The store will host Fashion for Food, a canned food drive benefiting Hawaii Foodbank, and The Art of Fashion, an auction benefiting The Contemporary Museum and Hifi (Hawai'i Fashion Incubator), with up-and-coming fashion students at UH-Manoa and Honolulu Community College presenting sketches inspired by Neiman Marcus' fall trends and one-of-a-kind garments of their own design. Nordstrom will have mocktails and hors d'oeuvres, live entertainment and informal modeling. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Curtains rise as local theaters debut their seasons Sep 5, 2009
The Mod Musical" March 19-April 4The music, the fashion and the freedom of the 1960s with tongue planted firmly in cheek is recreated on stage. "Guys and Dolls" May 14-30Set in Damon Runyon's mythical New York City, this classic musical comedy soars with the spirit of Broadway as it introduces the audience to a cast of vivid characters. "The Sound of Music" July 9-25The "hills are alive" in this Rodgers and Hammerstein musical about a postulant named Maria who proves too high-spirited for... (Honolulu Advertiser)
• First Friday Roundup Sep 3, 2009
"Yuungnaqpiallerput (The Way We Genuinely Live): Masterworks of Yup'ik Science and Survival," and "Self Constructions," recent contemporary artworks by Da-ka-xeen Mehner will also be on display. Both exhibits close on Oct. 17. (Juneau Empire)
* Indian art struggles to emerge from shadows in face of downturn Aug 30, 2009
Last week saw the biggest-ever gathering of contemporary galleries in the country with the four-day India Art Summit, which aims to establish itself alongside other shows such as the now well-known Shanghai art fair ... The summit is still growing, just like Indian contemporary art, said Neha Kirpal, associate director of the event ... Yamini Mehta, director of modern and contemporary Indian art at the Christies auction house in London, says the Indian art business is gathering momentum, but... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
New season, new attitude, new look. These (real) women have it. So can you. Aug 27, 2009
Tripp recently graduated from Boston University with a degree in Art History and started working at the Institute of Contemporary Art, but she feels like her style has yet to grow up. My life is headed in the right direction: I m getting married in January and the future hubby and I just bought a condo in the South End, she says. (Boston Globe)
Bangkok's surprising touch of India Aug 26, 2009
An estimated 140,000 of the city's 10-plus million residents have roots in modern India, making their presence amply felt in Bangkok's hotels, markets, tailor shops, the gem trade, cricket leagues and contemporary art galleries ... Thais, Indians and other expats dine in equal numbers amid a backdrop of traditional and contemporary art Asha imports from India ... Nat Tuli, owner of Gallery Soulflower, said her shows of contemporary Indian artists in Bangkok are actually more popular among Thais... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
MYARTSPACE.com Launches World's First 7 X 24 Live Streaming Contemporary Art Channel Aug 24, 2009
MYARTSPACE.com Launches World's First 7 X 24 Live Streaming Contemporary Art Channel - Yahoo ... MYARTSPACE.com Launches World's First 7 X 24 Live Streaming Contemporary Art Channel ... the premier online social network for the contemporary art world, has announced the launch of , a site providing live, 24-hour per day streaming contemporary art and music. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Fed crackdown puts tribal artifact dealers on edge Aug 19, 2009
"Every week, Knox said he has to run someone out of his gallery for trying to sell him stolen pots."I post my rules so people know I'm not going to deal with anything shady," said Knox, a retired police officer.The aisles of the exhibit hall were crowded with collectors Tuesday, including business leaders and Santa Fe's elite. There were hugs and handshakes from the dealers for their regular customers, but rumors also were circulating about suspicious vans outside and undercover federal... (Fresno Bee -- Local)
David Orgell Announces New Flagship Location at Two Rodeo Aug 18, 2009
The new flagship location will undergo a contemporary re-design while retaining its old world charm. The retailer will continue to carry an unmatched collection of more than 20 luxury watch brands, world famous jewelry designers and the finest selection of gifts, antiques and silver, in addition to the David Orgell diamond jewelry collection. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Main Street event to recreate Paris Aug 15, 2009
The piece is elegant and contemporary. It is of a style that will appeal to all women. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
It's The Journey : Marsha Hamby Savage Aug 15, 2009
com - Contemporary Art - Artist Portfolios - Art News - Collect Art ... Contemporary Art News: August 15, 2009 ... Sacred Planet is an international exhibition of contemporary art presented at the medieval castle of Monteverde Irpino (AV); Italy. (AbsoluteArts.com)
LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton Inc. & American Composers Orchestra Announce Partnership to Commission & Premiere New Music by Emerging American Composers Aug 13, 2009
Consistent with a culture centered on innovation and creativity, LVMH has sponsored projects worldwide that celebrate the arts through restoration of historical monuments, patronage of major national exhibitions, enrichment of major museums' collections and the encouragement of contemporary creation, including by young creators (please see for more information about the Group s Stradivarius loans, Young Virtuosos concerts and the LVMH Young Artists Award). Dutreil said: The partnership with... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
What’s old is new: places to find vintage clothing Aug 13, 2009
Local designers take relic rock n roll tees and 40s shift dresses and make them into skirts and halters; the items have the charm of antiquity with a contemporary twist. And in keeping with the vintage creed, no two pieces are alike: The 60-year-old dress - converted into a bubble skirt by designer D ama - is one of a kind. (Boston Globe)
J-Pop explodes: New People mall opening in S.F. Aug 10, 2009
Designed by the Japanese architectural firm Torafu as a giant art installation, there's a subterranean cinema (all Japanese contemporary movies, all the time) with a concession offering Blue Bottle Coffee and organic snacks from Delica. A retail operation called New People, The Store occupies the ground floor. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Collector, donor, writer, networker - now curator? MFA trustee Fred Sharf does it all. Aug 9, 2009
Celebrating the obscure The boxes are always arriving at the sprawling, contemporary one-story house in Chestnut Hill that the Sharfs have called home since 1978. Inside, you ll find, among other things, foot-long models of concept cars from Detroit s golden era, a cache of fashion-magazine drawings from the 1920s to 1980s, Japanese prints, and hundreds of books. (Boston Globe)
The must-have item might be yours alone Aug 9, 2009
The company is the sole U.S. department-store source for the Spanish label Desigual, which has a global-infused contemporary look achieved through embroidery and patchwork, and it will be the only place for Rachel Rachel Roy, the upscale designer's contemporary line. "We want to make Macy's a destination for these things," says group vice president of ready-to-wear fashion Nicole Fischelis. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
• Gender-bending cowboys and spiritual showgirls headline Ketchum gallery walk Aug 7, 2009
Oropallo creates her art using the most contemporary "paintbrush" available - the computer ... "Clients come to Idaho because they want a taste of the West. Deborah offers this while putting a very contemporary spin on it. There aren't many artists who are using contemporary techniques to depict the West." ... Gilman Contemporary, 661 Sun Valley Road, is featuring the work of painter Ashley Collins, whose many horse paintings have caught the eye of actor Robert Redford. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Find those perfect gifts in Truckee's shops Aug 3, 2009
The Cedar House offers contemporary, comfortable rooms in a classic Tahoe-style setting, with fantastic breakfasts included. Rooms start at $150-$170 depending on the season. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Chinese Drywall Latest Problematic Import Aug 1, 2009
Broderick Perkins parlayed a career in old-school journalism into a contemporary digital news service that really hits home. The award-winning consumer journalist, originally from Wilmington, DE, is founder, publisher and executive editor of the bootstrap DeadlineNews Group, a Silicon Valley-based editorial content and consulting service specializing in residential real estate, consumer news and related editorial consulting services. (RealtyTimes)
Beach glass jewelry invited to Shasa party Aug 1, 2009
Odom, who lives on Kaua'i, combines her knowledge of silver metalsmithing and her love of beachcombing, especially beach glass, in a line of bold contemporary jewelry. Surfing and hula also contribute to her aesthetic; 735-5122. (Honolulu Advertiser)
More retailers at Fashion Square's east wing Jul 31, 2009
Judges will pick five to be displayed at the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art this fall, and Westcor will donate $5,000 to the museum for the best mannequin. Type Size. (AZCentral -- Business)
QVC Gets Ready for Reba! Jul 29, 2009
QVC is committed to providing its customers with thousands of the most innovative and contemporary beauty, fashion, jewelry and home products. Its programming is distributed to more than 167 million homes worldwide. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Irish Festival about culture, food, bands Jul 25, 2009
The Contemporary Stage at the Great American Irish Festival wasn't quite standing room only Friday ... Other returning highlights include the Ranger Run 5K road race at 10:30 a.m. today and the Irish Mass in the Contemporary Tent at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Beyonce and Tina Knowles to Distribute House of Dereon, Dereon Merchandise at Wynn Las Vegas and Encore for a Limited Time Jul 23, 2009
This partnership provides the infrastructure for licensing and brand management for House of Dereon, the contemporary women's collection that debuted in Holiday 2005, Dereon, the junior lifestyle collection that debuted in Holiday 2006 and the Miss Tina collection a women's missy line that was introduced on HSN this past August 2007. Inspired by three generations of women united in a labor of love, House of Dereon is named in honor of Tina Knowles' mother and Beyonce's grandmother, Agnes Dereon,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Forensic artist helps John Does get a name Jul 15, 2009
Contemporary Italian Designers. Help develop ment safety. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Statehood Day fashion memories wanted Jul 11, 2009
The new line offers contemporary styles with stones set in 14k gold, some accented with diamonds. Prices range from $400 to $1,400. (Honolulu Advertiser)
More about Cottonwood Jul 10, 2009
Bitts & Pieces Arte Boutique is an upscale gallery with styles ranging from rustic to contemporary. Details: Little Store, 909 N. Main St., 928-639-1680; Bitts & Pieces, 913 N. Main St., 928-639-2033; Desert Rose, 907 N. Main St., 866-500-8504 or www. (AZCentral -- Travel)
GalapaZooza a roaring success Jul 5, 2009
The prize vehicle went to George Lyons, class of '71, owner of Contemporary Motorcar Ltd., who is both a collector and dealer in antique and classic cars. Lyons said that his uncle, the late Admiral Denys Knoll, was a member of the first Prep graduating class in the mid-1920s, and that his son, Mark Lyons, will be a freshman there this fall. (Erie Times-News, PA)
National foundation heads met in Anchorage Jul 5, 2009
Also on the receiving end, Koahnic Broadcast Corporation received $45,000 from the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation to support the 2009 season of "Earthsongs," a program showcasing contemporary Native American music. Among the non-arts groups included in the announcement of about $2 million in Allen grants for nonprofits throughout the Northwest was Bethel's Tundra Women's Coalition, which received $200,000. (Anchorage Daily News)
Fashion/Shopping Blog Jul 5, 2009
About this Blog Runway Ready spotlights cool (local and online) places to shop, sales, new businesses, fashion news and trends, celebrity gossip, relationship advice, diet and exercise, along with tips about jewelry, lingerie, cosmetics, salons, and more. Do you have a sale or a new product to promote. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
La Crescent artist’s sculptures chosen for exhibit in Milwaukee Jul 4, 2009
How can you do that in a way that you use contemporary objects in some format that they would resonate and be usable ... In addition to Milwaukee, Ready was involved in shows at the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art his first large-scale project and the Rochester Art Center, the latter overlapping with his work on the Milwaukee project. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Tiffany to open third Seattle-area store Jul 1, 2009
The stylists will guide customers in mixing and matching contemporary jewelry designs to create their own looks. For example, a customer may want to layer three or four necklaces in silver and gold to wear with a special bracelet or pin. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
Art gallery a 'jewel' Jun 30, 2009
The new Warnors project, called "Windows on Art," was envisioned by the newly formed California Contemporary Art Collective of seven regional artists. Pacific Martial Arts: One free month. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
3 generations of artists connect Stone Age to Internet Age Jun 28, 2009
He's created a purely aesthetic, non-utilitarian, contemporary spirit mask in the form of a visor, for instance, titled "Spirit Hunter.". "I wanted to do something different," he said, "but something that still represented Alutiiq culture.". (Anchorage Daily News)
FINAL PHOTO... Jun 26, 2009
But the '80s marked Jackson as a contemporary legend. Jackson's eccentric persona was perpetuated with the help of his one-gloved hand. (The Drudge Report)
* The unaffordable, unbreakable poverty of sub-Saharan Africa Jun 25, 2009
The most interesting contemporary contribution is by the Oxford economist Paul Collier. He argues that many African states have fallen into one or several development traps that are extremely difficult to escape. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
So You Think You Can Dance recap: Butt seriously, folks Jun 25, 2009
But Im not going to do it again the big talkers of the night were the Mia Michaels contemporary routine which focused on Randis butt, and Philip jumping over a couch for the Tyce Diorio Broadway routine, ripping the back of his pants ... Considering youre a contemporary dancer. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Lake Tahoe estates tour Jun 23, 2009
The West Shore has traditionally been old Tahoe with old San Francisco money; while Incline has more contemporary, newer homes ... Actor Leonardo DiCaprio has sold a bluff-top contemporary in Malibu that had been listed at $7,999,000. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Missoula 3:16 takes over thrift shop Jun 23, 2009
- Finer-quality jewelry accepted, including vintage and contemporary. - Must be in good condition, all chains intact and clasps working. (Missoulian, MT)
Stylish togs, discounts at Fresh event Jun 20, 2009
Michael Pechinski, a native New Englander, grew up with traditional American quilts; then his passion for hula and love for Hawai'i led him to design a contemporary collection of Island- inspired quilts, Kapa Mua. His Bay Area kumu hula, Patrick Makuakane, encouraged the textile designer to turn his talents in this new direction. (Honolulu Advertiser)
