An exhibition featuring three related painting and sculpture installations created by Brooklyn artist Caitlin Cherry for the Brooklyn Museum is the latest in the continuing Raw/Cooked series of work by under-the-radar Brooklyn artists, presented with support from Bloomberg. The exhibition, Hero Safe, will be on view June 7 through September 1, 2013.
The Art Institute of Chicago has announced the appointment of Victoria Sancho Lobis as the new Prince Trust Associate Curator in the Department of Prints and Drawings, effective September 15, 2013. Lobis, a multilingual scholar, brings to the museum expertise in both Netherlandish Baroque and Latin American colonial art, adding new dimensions to an already strong department.
The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts today announced the recipients of the 2012 Sally Ordway Irvine Awards. Now in its 21st year, the Sally Awards honor extraordinary achievement in the visual, performing and literary arts.
Found Objects Theatre Group announces its production of Mascot this spring at Chicago's Den Theatre at 1333 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago. Mascot is written by Chris Bower, directed by Kevlyn Hayesand performed by Matt Test.
A new installation drawn from the Art Institute of Chicago's renowned collection of architecture and design explores the common ground between the two fields throughout the 20th and 21st centuries.
Today, April 1, is the next holiday in the popular series of Met Holidays Mondays-extra public viewing days at The Metropolitan Museum of Art and The Cloisters museum and gardens, which historically have been closed on Mondays. For many schools, April 1 coincided with spring break.
Commedia Beauregard continues its series of plays based on great works of art by featuring Vincent Van Gogh. On May 2nd the Raven Theatre will be opening a short play festival at the West Stage. Come see how some of Chicago's most exciting, award-winning, up-and-coming playwrights have translated the works of this mad genious into new works for the stage.
Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile invites art and culture lovers to delight in one of the city's most famous attractions with the Art Institute of Chicago Cultural Package. This unique Chicago hotel vacation package provides an opportunity for guests to explore this renowned museum and retreat to stylish accommodations in the heart of downtown.
Today, March 25, and Today, April 1, are the next two holidays in the popular series of Met Holidays Todays-extra public viewing days at The Metropolitan Museum of Art and The Cloisters museum and gardens, which historically have been closed todays. For many schools, March 25 and April 1 coincide with spring break.
President Nancy J. Uscher announced today the appointment of Moira Scott Payne as Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs at Cornish College of the Arts. Ms. Payne is currently Programme Director of Art and Media, at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design, University of Dundee, in Dundee, Scotland. She will assume her new position at Cornish on October 1, 2013.
Monday, March 25, and Monday, April 1, are the next two holidays in the popular series of Met Holidays Mondays-extra public viewing days at The Metropolitan Museum of Art and The Cloisters museum and gardens, which historically have been closed on Mondays. For many schools, March 25 and April 1 coincide with spring break.
Today the Frist Center for the Visual Arts installed its newest outdoor sculpture, Inveterate Composition for Clare by Brooklyn-based artist Rachel Owens. The multimedia sculpture-composed of Humvee shells, lights and an internal sound system that emits whale sounds-is stationed at the Center's Demonbreun Street entrance; it will remain on view through August 1, 2014. Scroll down for photos from the installation!
Young artists and writers join a prestigious list of Awards alumni including Zac Posen, Lena Dunham, Andy Warhol, Sylvia Plath, Joyce Carol Oates & Robert Redford
The Arizona Fine Art Expo highlights the works of four exhibiting artists and the stories behind their latest works, now through March 24, 2013. Charles Huckeba's 'Goober Series' utilizes dried chips of paint applied in various layers creating an overlay that initiates a need for the viewer to look below the surface. Philip Feaster chisels memories of his childhood into slate. Beth Hyatt Rapp brings the Samburu Tribe of Kenya to her canvas and Jess Davila puts the finishing touches to The Davis C. Utz Award.
The Richard H. Driehaus Museum announces its fourth season of the Samuel M. Nickerson Lecture Series, an annual program which seeks to foster appreciation for historic architecture and design. The lectures feature five notable speakers who explore themes in late 19th and early 20th century decorative arts and architecture.
The Joyce Theater will welcome Khmer Arts Ensemble, under the artistic leadership of the acclaimed choreographer and dancer Sophiline Cheam Shapiro, back onto its stage for one week this spring - from April 9-14 - presenting the New York premiere of A Bend in the River, a contemporary fable. Tickets range in price from $10-$49 ($10-$37 for Joyce Theater members) and can be arranged through JoyceCharge at www.Joyce.org or by calling 212-242-0800. Please note: ticket price is subject to change. The Joyce Theater is located at 175 Eighth Avenue at 19th Street in Chelsea. Khmer Arts Ensemble is performing at The Joyce.
Planned to coincide with the Art Institute's major exhibition Picasso and Chicago, this presentation from the Department of Prints and Drawings is inspired by the modern master's love of poetry-Picasso was close friends with poets, including Max Jacob, Guillaume Apollinaire, Andre Breton, and Paul Eluard, and collaborated with them from his earliest days in Paris. Taking Picasso's passion as a jumping-off point, this collection of works on paper surveys the myriad ways visual artists have been inspired by or collaborated with poets in the 20th century.
Last Week, a group of 20 design students from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) visited the Lightology Showroom for a Lighting Education Tour. Lighting Designer Diane Fairchild and Architect Richard Kasemsarn brought their "Design with Light" class to Lightology for an immersive educational experience.
Murray Guy has announced a special presentation of photographs by An-My Le at this year's Independent, on view from 7 to 10 March 2013.
Peter Blum has announced the inaugural exhibition at 20 West 57th Street with new paintings by Rosy Keyser. There will be an opening reception today, February 28th from 6-8 pm.
