Harry Reid, the former Senate majority leader who died on Tuesday at the age of 82, is remembered for his pugnacious political style and for backing Democratic causes over the years. A lesser-known part of his legacy—one that’s arguably just as enduring as his political feats—is his campaign to preserve Nevada land that is host to a famed Michael Heizer Land artwork. After more ...
Submitted Photo Monte Yellow Bird Sr., second from left, is shown with his painting, “The journey, A gathering of nation,” and other dignitaries at the Dubai Art Expo 2021. Yellow Bird was the only artist from the United States selected to take part in the event. During the Nov. 5 opening evening of an extraordinary three-day gathering of more than 500 ...
The Royal British Columbia Museum in Vancouver announced last week that it would close sections of its First Peoples galleries, beginning this month. In January, the entire wing, located on the museum’s third floor, will close. The closure comes in response to calls by Indigenous activists to change how the museum discusses the colonization of British Columbia, privileging the stories of settlers over the ...
You can explore ancient Mesoamerica, including artifacts like this Aztec calendar sun stone, in weekly virtual courses in September and October at the Arroyo Seco Regional Library. | Image from Smithsonianmag.com By Pablo-Nukaya Petralia Programs to honor National Hispanic Heritage Month and Los Angeles Textile Month, art that blurs the line between virtual and real, and live theater for a cause are just some ...
News item | 12-09-2021 | 14:08This year the Open Art Museum is collaborating with the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Jordan to bring “Open Art Shuffle” to life. Open Art Shuffle is a street art & cultural exchange initiative between Dutch and Jordanian artists where the artists get to swap countries, ideas and cultures, while leaving behind beautiful works of art ...
“Mindful” by U.S. Army veteran Jason Turner won the Challenge America 9/11 Veterans Art Competition. Courtesy Image “Will Always Defend,” by U.S. Navy veteran Stephanie Meckler was among the finalists in Challenge America’s 9/11 Veterans Art Competition. Courtesy Image Basalt-based nonprofit Challenge America has named U.S. Army veterans Jason Turner and Douglas W. Johnson as the winners of its National 9/11 Veterans Art Competition. ...
Anyone driving through downtown St. Charles on Friday might have noticed the St. Charles Municipal Building looking more colorful than usual. A fabric art piece sewn together by community members was draped over the southeast wall of the building Friday morning. The pieces making up the project -- titled "Our City Sunshine" -- were donated and sewn together by community members. "It's a celebration ...
