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Some Musings on an Exhibition of Paintings and Drawings by Lawrence Ferlinghetti By Michael Leonard Published August 27, 2012 10:21 AM PST Sonoma Valley, California
The irrepressible 93 year-old poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti is currently exhibiting his paintings, drawings, and prints from both past (earliest 1958) and present at the Sonoma Valley Museum of Art through September 23rd. Approximately 60 of Ferlinghetti’s art works don the walls of this small, attractive museum in the heart of California’s lush and beautiful wine country... By Dana Dodge Published March 30, 2011 12:35 PM PST Seattle, Washington
Walking in the rainy streets of Seattle with no idea of where to go to get a bit of respite from the drizzle outside water? In the U-district, the internationally recognized contemporary art museum, the Henry Art Gallery at University of Washington's campus in Seattle is a great place to spend some time gazing at thought provoking artwork... Taliesin West - Frank Lloyd Wright By Lindsay Benkel Published October 12, 2009 11:39 AM PST Scottsdale, Arizona
Whether you are just visiting or you live in the Phoenix metro area, Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West is a sight that cannot be missed. Revered as one of Wright’s greatest accomplishments, Taliesin West consists of a number of buildings that make up a compound built and designed by Wright himself (with some help of course from his assistants). To this day, it remains nestled at the foot of the mountains in North Scottsdale on 500 square acres of pristine desert landscape, which is what initially captivated Wright when he first visited the growing Phoenix area... Italy's - Galleria dell'Accademia By Laura Cunningham Published October 26, 2009 3:10PM PST Florence, Italy
I very recently went on a trip with my family to Italy and was fortunate to stop in Florence (Firenze) for a couple of days. I had studied art in Florence the summer prior; my familiarization with the city was very helpful when navigating. During our visit, we made a quick stop at the Galleria dell'Accademia to see the colossal statue, David, by Michelangelo Buonarroti. The gallery is one of many museums in Florence, but certainly a "must-see.".... Italy Glass Art Exhibit Review By Laura Cunningham Published November 6, 2009 12:15PM PST Venice, Italy
Commonly recognized by its canal streets, gondolas and pigeon-filled piazzas, Venice, Italy is by far the most photogenic city I have ever seen. Every street corner, walkway, bridge and building is uniquely beautiful. The famous Baroque Piazza San Marco offers impeccable architecture and great people-watching... By Andrea Siemon Published November 13, 2009 4:15 PM PST Tempe, Arizona
A hidden gem that lies in the heart of Tempe, Arizona State University Art Museum offers an impressive collection of art that ranges from classic to contemporary—all of which is free to public. On the ground floor right when you walk in is an exhibit of incredible ceramic pieces by Kurt Weiser... By JoEllen Coen Published December 22, 2009 4:45PM Born the son of an oil-man in 1892, Jean Paul Getty, (aka J. Paul Getty, or Paul Getty) was named "The Richest Man in the World" by "Fortune" magazine in 1957. His passion for acquiring oil did not surpass his love ... Dali from Figueres to Florida? By JoEllen Coen Published December 16, 2009 3:35PM About a two hour drive north of Barcelona, in the small town of Figueres, lies the fabulous and intriguing "Teatre-Museu Dalí"(Dalí Theatre and Museum). What now is a museum was the former theatre of Salvador Dalí's youth... A Look at Art Basel Miami 2009 By JoEllen Coen Published December 9, 2009 12:15PM Miami, FL. The art world gained a much needed shot-in-the-arm as "Art Basel Miami 2009" came to a close on Sunday, December 6, 2009 in Miami Beach, Florida. Art Basel Miami (pronounced Art Bah-zil), named for the city in Switzerland where the festival began forty years ago... The Peggy Guggenheim Collection By JoEllen Coen Published January 6, 2010 9:15am Venice, Italy. In comparison to the rest of the palazzo's lining Venice's "Grand Canal", Peggy Guggenheim's white-washed palazzo may seem small in comparison. . .
By Rebecca Rabb Published January 21, 2010 11:20am A little while back, I was lucky enough to visit the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. I was immediately impressed not only with the collections they boast, but also with the building itself (which is currently being enlarged), and the overall atmosphere... By Rebecca Rabb Published January 26, 2010 12:09pm Surely, if you are a photographer, you have heard of the “FotoFest 2010 Biennial”. If not... Art Beijing 2010- Contemporary Arts Fair By Rebecca Rabb Published January 28, 2010 3:15pm
Art Beijing is a contemporary art fair that started in 2006. Since then, the fair has gained tremendous momentum and attention on an international scale....
Boomtown: Redefining the Southwest By Rebecca Rabb Published February 10, 2010 9:00am
Alex Clauss, a student at Arizona State University, is a mere twenty-one years old and has already curated and put together his very own gallery show...
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