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Fine Art in Lego

Style and Art — Mon, 18 Dec 2006 16:42:00 +0000

Nathan Sawaya specializes in custom sculpture made from Lego bricks.

His creations range from tabletop pieces, picture mosaics, made to order pieces and large constructions.

Google Celebrates Edvard Munch's birthday

Style and Art — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 22:41:43 +0000

Google celebrates Edvard Munch's birthday with this logo inspired in his famous painting “The Scream“

Jake and Dinos Chapman stir controversy at Tate Liverpool

Style and Art — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 16:50:17 +0000

The exhibition Bad Art for Bad People by Jake and Dinos Chapman at Tate Liverpool has stirred controversy because of its explicit sexual content.

Family values groups have branded the exhibition “irresponsible” – saying children could be mentally scarred by seeing such images. Dr Adrian Rogers, chairman of the campaign group Family Focus said: “Failing to impose an age limit of 18 on such a piece is highly irresponsible.

“The artists and the Tate are obviously aiming to shock people with the pornographic content of this exhibition without thinking of the consequences.

Bad Art for Bad People opens December 15th at Tate Liverpool.

The Mexican Fine Arts Center Museum achieves "National" Status

Style and Art — Wed, 06 Dec 2006 16:41:14 +0000

The Mexican Fine Arts Center Museum at Chicago, has changed its name to the National Museum of Mexican Art.

The museum, opened in 1987, in a renovated boat craft shop in Pilsen's Harrison Park decided to do some status-seeking as its 20th anniversary approachs. Carlos Tortolero, its president and, said that, if anything, the name change is overdue.

“No one would argue that we're No. 1″ as a Latino arts organization, he said in an interview last week in the museum. “As a Mexican institution, no one rivals us.”

The mission of the Mexican Fine Arts Center Museum is to stimulate and preserve knowledge and appreciation of Mexican culture through sponsoring events and exhibitions that exemplify the rich variety of visual and performing arts in the Mexican culture; to develop a significant permanent collection of Mexican art; to encourage the professional development of Mexican artists; and to offer arts education programs.

The Mexican Fine Arts Center Museum is the nation's largest Latino arts institution and the only Latino museum accredited by the American Association of Museums.

Crayon Art by Peter Goldlust

Style and Art — Tue, 05 Dec 2006 17:59:36 +0000

Peter Goldlust gives a new meaning to the phrase “Crayon Art“. Goldlust specializes in carving crayons in complicated and beautiful patterns.

He also produces works in digital imaging, industrial manufacturing processes, and childrenâ€™s arts-and-crafts materials.

Check out his wall installations, whimsical prints and weird creations.

iPod enabled couch

Style and Art — Thu, 23 Nov 2006 16:40:16 +0000

Listen to your iPod in style with the Amadeus Sound System. This comfortable couch made in the “Louis XV” style allows your iPod to be plugged in to its enclosed hi-fi speaker system by Altec-Lansing.

The armchair is available in a variety of colors and is available from RobbadinoÃ¯ for 2,150 EUR.

Robert Altman dead at 81

Style and Art — Tue, 21 Nov 2006 19:33:27 +0000

Robert Altman legendary director of films such as Network, Nashville, MASH and Gosford Park among other has passed on at the age of 81 of non-disclosed causes.

He was known for making highly naturalistic movies, but with a stylized perspective and large ensemble casts.

When asked about retirement he said:

Retirement? You're talking about death, right?

RIP Robert Altman

Spanish Painting from El Greco to Picasso at The Guggenheim New York

Style and Art — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 14:56:21 +0000

“Spanish Painting from El Greco to Picasso: Time, Truth, and History” brings together for the first time works by the greatest spanish masters from the 16th through the 20th century.
Art historians have classified Spanish painting between El Greco and Goya, maintaining that 20th-century avant-garde movements such as Cubism and Surrealismâ€”Pioneered by artists of Spanish originâ€”broke completely with the traditions that preceded them. Today we have enough perspective to see that, despite their revolutionary aesthetic leaps, the great artists of the early 20th century were inspired by traditional models that were, in essence, local in character.

“Spanish Painting From El Greco to Picasso” opens today and continues through March 28, 2007 at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, 1071 Fifth Avenue, at 89th Street; (212) 423-3500.

Art Luise Kuntsthotel: a gallery where you can spend the night

Style and Art — Wed, 15 Nov 2006 15:25:27 +0000

While in Berlin stay at the Art Luise Kuntshotel. Where every room was decorated by a renown artist. Every room is an original, and all rooms are only united by the high artistic standards with which the concepts were carried out. Sculptures in the lobby and philosophy in the stairwell accompany guests throughout the hotel.

This has been made possible by over 50 artists who accepted the hotel's invitation to make a contribution. In designing different rooms artists have created scenarios that go beyond their work in the studio and reflect on the time, place, and situation of the traveler. The entire room is taken into consideration, usually including the furniture and other decorations.

The artists receive approx. 5% of the profit from “their” room as payment – a so-called artist obolus – a one-time compensation for materials and other costs, and a number of free overnight stays.

Via BoingBoing.

Fashion Show: Paris Collections 2006 at the MFA Boston

Style and Art — Tue, 14 Nov 2006 15:25:14 +0000

Paris is the undisputed center of the fashion world and the new exhibition “Fashion Show: Paris Collections 2006″ demonstrates why fashion is stil fine art. Featuring runway garments from the spring and fall-winter collections from ten of the most influential designers the exhibition explores the motivations behind contemporary fashion.

Among the designers highlighted in this exhibition are: Azzedine Alaia, Hussein Chalayan, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Lacroix, Maison Martin Margiela, Olivier Theyskens for Rochas, Valentino, Viktor & Rolf, and Yohji Yamamoto.

Each designer is represented with a unique vision of their work and the craftmanship of their garments shows why Paris is the fashion capital of the world.

“Fashion Show: Paris Collections 2006″ is on display at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston through March 18, 2007.