Finally an artist after my own liver. Installation artist Hannes Broecker has created the ultimate interactive art show entitled, “Drink Away the Art” and no, it is not just a clever name. You drink away the art. And why not? Because let’s face it, what do you do at an art show? You drink and […]
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Hannes Broecker Invites You Out for a Drink
by AJ West (December 27th, 2007 | 12:13 pm) - No Comments
Beauty in Unity Tile Competition
by Teresita Capuli (December 27th, 2007 | 12:11 pm) - No Comments
When you mix American ingenuity with Italian style you are almost guaranteed to have a successful union.
This is exactly what the Italian Trade Commission is counting on.
Ceramic Tiles of Italy Design competition, now in its 15th year, celebrates outstanding examples of modern American design featuring beautiful Italian ceramic tiles.
Using an international jury, the installations are […]
We Love Art Prints Too
by AJ West (December 26th, 2007 | 11:46 am) - No Comments
Whether you are looking for the perfect gift of art without the original canvas price tag or just to spruce up the walls of your home, We Love Art Prints brings you beautiful, edgy art prints from up and coming artists. The print featured here is by Mars-1 and your bank account will take a […]
Projekt30 Sex Issue Call for Entries
by AJ West (December 26th, 2007 | 11:45 am) - No Comments
No they are not creating a porn magazine. They are addressing the issues related to gender and sex in our society through the expressions of artists. Artists are invited to submit works revolving around this theme. They are very clear that all work submitted “should have clear artistic merit”; artwork that is purely pornographic in […]
Converting Pixels into Music
by AJ West (December 25th, 2007 | 5:24 pm) - No Comments
If Mona Lisa could sing, what would she sound like? The answer may be simpler than you might think. There is new software on the horizon and within your reach to take any masterpiece and turn it into music. The RGB Music Lab was created by Kenji Kojima. How does it work?
RGB MusicLab converts RGB […]
Vania Zouravliov’s Extraordinary Art
by AJ West (December 25th, 2007 | 5:23 pm) - No Comments
Unlike most illustrative designers we come across, Vania Zouravliov’s work is a different breed of cat. It’s deep, provocative and draws the audience into a world frank suggestion. Born in Russian, Vania started exhibiting his work as young as 13 years of age. His latest efforts include designs for National Geographic and Beck’s CD cover […]
The One Show Contest
by AJ West (December 21st, 2007 | 12:52 pm) - No Comments
You might be asking yourself, what the heck is The One Show? Good question. The One Show is an international advertising award show that sets the industry standard for creative excellence with categories including print, television radio, outdoor, innovative media and marketing, and integrated branding. Each year, a wide variety of work — from multinational […]
Deconstructing Hunger with Canstruction
by Teresita Capuli (December 21st, 2007 | 12:44 pm) - No Comments
Canstruction has put an interesting spin on food charity.
The Society for Design Administration or SDA has created a design/build competition that unites architects and engineers with students to design and build gigantic structures made from full cans of food.
After the sculptures are exhibited the food is donated to deserving organizations in the city in which […]
Pinar Yolocan’s Meat Couture
by AJ West (December 21st, 2007 | 12:39 pm) - No Comments
We wear fur, leather, crocodile, buffalo, etc. So why not take the insides and make them beautiful outside? Former 23 year old fashion designer turned artist Pinar Yolacan has taken skins and the tendons of animals and turned them into wearable couture. Born in Turkey, Pinar’s latest exhibit entitled “Maria” seems to comment on the […]
Rome Art Coterie 6th Juried Exhibition
by AJ West (December 21st, 2007 | 9:59 am) - No Comments
Rome Art Coterie is an collective group of artists and non-artists living in Rome, Georgia and surrounding communities. Each year Rome Art Coterie presents an exhibition open to all artists residing in the United States. Cash awards total $2,000 and winning artists will have their work featured on this site.
Submitted work may be any traditional […]
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