IT TAKES A STRONG STOMACH for paradox to write that Paul Cézanne “cannot be written about any more.” When art historian T.J. Clark began a 2010 London Review of Books article on the painter this way, he meant no insult. The post-Impressionist and proto-modernist Cézanne was one of the keenest observers of the industrial disenchantment of late 19th-century Western Europe. In the 21st century, ...
At this year’s Venice Biennale, one of the outstanding installations is Precious Okoyomon’s contribution to Cecilia Alemani’s main exhibition, The Milk of Dreams (until 27 November). It is occupied by totemic figures made in raw wool, yarn, blood and dirt, surrounded by vegetation—sugar cane and the invasive, entangling presence of Japanese kudzu, a plant brought to the American South to try to heal the ...
'From the Seahouse' by Linda Lashford exhibiting at Rhue Art GalleryAN artist who spent four winters living, writing, and photographing from a small Scottish beach is set to unveil a special exhibition in Wester Ross later this month.The exhibition titled 'From the Seahouse' by artist Linda Lashford is being shown at Rhue art gallery just outside Ullapool. The exhibition is taking place from July ...
The Conrad goes solar The La Jolla Music Society this month completed installation of an array of solar panels on the roof of its home, the Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center. With 237 panels each generating 425 watts, expected monthly savings on energy are projected to be 25 percent, or more than $1.3 million over the next 30 years.Music Society donors Raffaella and John ...
When was the last time you wrote or received a letter in the mail? I don’t mean a bill, an ad about a new local dentist, your AARP magazine, a solicitation for a Medicare advantage plan, a reminder from your favorite charities about year-end giving or something that resembled personal mail addressed to “Occupant” or “Resident.”Can you recall the last time you received something ...
Creative groups in East Sutherland have collaborated to produce a new booklet showcasing artwork and writing from members.Entitled Creative in Lockdown, the book is the outcome of a partnership between members of Art 'n Blether, and online creative writing groups, run by Helmsdale based Connecting Communities.The front cover of the new book which contains contributions from members of Connecting Communities' art and writing groups.It ...
Teacher charged with making threats at St. Clair Shores middle school The Macomb County Prosecutor says there is a no tolerance policy adding he would expect such a thing from a student but not an adult. MACOMB COUNTY, Mich. (FOX 2) - Prosecutors say a 59-year-old art teacher slipped hand-written threatening notes into three rooms at a St. Clair Shores middle school. As an ...
YOUNGSTOWN — Winners have been announced for the Jewish Community Relations Council of the Youngstown Area Jewish Federation’s student Holocaust writing, art and multi-media contest. The council held the contest as part of its 27th annual Community Holocaust Commemoration for Yom Hashoah (Holocaust Remembrance). Students in grades seven to 12 were invited to submit an original piece of poetry, narrative composition, art, or multi-media ...
"It's an honor to accept the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards' Alumni Achievement Award," said Self. "The Scholastic Art & Writing Award I received in 2008 motivated me to pursue my passion, and set me on the path to becoming the artist I am today. Congratulations to all of the incredibly talented students who received recognition this year, and I hope to be able ...
