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When Thomas Harris learned that the Kelly Fitzpatrick Memorial Gallery in Wetumpka was showcasing Alabama wildlife during its series of art exhibitions this fall, he envisioned a larger, far-reaching event that would have a greater impact on the city as well as the state. The result: The museum, known as “The Kelly,” is hosting Wetumpka’s … Read more
picture: Courtesy of Hussey-Cotton Films Ltd Pop artist Roy LichtensteinHis works are instantly recognizable: giant colorful oil paintings; Ben dai points. Pictures inspired by featured comic books. This last element has generated controversy over the years, as critics refer to it as “inspiring.” It can certainly look like a lot “break up.” new documentary digs … Read more
What’s the deal with AI technology?screenshot: Mismatched Media / Kotaku There’s always something to watch on Twitch, be that as it may Your favorite musicians are talking about video games or Your favorite streamers discuss politics. Now your choices include vain, and often inconsequential SeinfeldLike a show that works 24/7/365 and is created quickly with … Read more
When Jill Miller found that an image of her face had been used without her consent on Ariel Pink’s album cover, she could have addressed the violation in any number of ways. Call it online perhaps, or even file a lawsuit. But why would she do that when, as an artist, she could respond with … Read more
Amy VanDonsel found her current townhouse on the internet, a space this techno-savvy artist, designer and forward-thinking woman knows well. “I found it on Zillow,” she says. The place resonated with her. “I like living in a place with character. I look for spaces that are a bit older and more interesting,” she says. “I … Read more
NPR Music’s partner stations pick a wave of artists poised for greatness Wednesday is one of Slingshot’s artists to watch this year. Zachary Chick Hide caption Switch caption Zachary Chick Wednesday is one of Slingshot’s artists to watch this year. Zachary Chick From iconic R&B singer-songwriters to up-and-coming bands making crunchy country rock, this year … Read more
Originating from the French Impressionist movement of the 1860s and popularized by Paris artists such as Claude Monet, the plein air (outdoor) painting technique developed when paints became available in tubes. In the 1870s, a group of Australian Impressionists known as the Heidelberg School famously gathered in the area of Box Hill and Eaglemont to … Read more
High in Majorca’s stunning Tramuntana mountain range, the picturesque village of Deià is a charming Mediterranean enclave that has been a magnet for artists and bohemians for over a century. No beach to speak of nearby, which kept the crowds away. Its problem now is that only millionaires and billionaires can live there. “It still … Read more
Noname urged black artists to come together to create social change by limiting the amount of access they give to their art through white-owned platforms. On Thursday (January 19), the rapper and activist shared a long message divided into four images in the form of a slideshow on Instagram. In it, Noname began with a … Read more
Mickalene Thomas, Love’s Been Good to Me #2, 2010. Rhinestones, acrylic, and enamel on wood panel. 96 x 72 inches. Photo: Mickalene Thomas/ Collection of Jeffrey N Dauber and Marc A Levin In 1977, a group of Black feminist lesbians known as the Combahee River Collective met together to discuss, understand, and develop a consciousness … Read more