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...

 ASU Art Museum Review

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...

 The Getty

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. . .

  Museum of Fine Arts Boston

By Rebecca Rabb

Published January 21, 2010 11:20am

 
Boston, MA.  

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...

  FotoFest 2010 Biennial

By Rebecca Rabb

Published January 26, 2010 12:09pm

 
Houston, Texas  

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

 
Map of Town C. Arizona by Kaori Takamura
Photo by Rebecca Rabb

  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...