August 28, 2024
Visual artists

Herefordshire fine artist brings exciting exhibitions to the county

A Herefordshire artist is welcoming members of the public to view his acclaimed “striking” and “enigmatic” collection for free. James Mason, a Hereford artist, photographer, and professional musician has opened up his previously private exhibition at The Courtyard Hereford to members of the public to take in the vibrant and unique collection. Mr Mason, who is

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‘Banksy woz ere’: London Zoo removes elusive street artist’s gorilla mural for ‘safekeeping’

A Banksy artwork on the shutters of London Zoo has been taken down for “safekeeping” to allow the attraction to fully make use of its entrance during the busy summer season. ADVERTISEMENT The gorilla and other animals that appeared to have escaped from the London Zoo in Banksy’s most recent work have been taken into

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Coritha and the tragic story of Filipino legacy artists

‘Ironic then to see these legacy artists falling victim to the same injustice and poverty they protested; their voices now silenced by age, illness, and the onerous contracts foisted on them’ This story first appeared in ourbrew.ph. MANILA, Philippines – By the early 1980s, Pinoy Rock and its mellower sibling Pinoy folk-rock have reached a

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See this Portland artist’s tribute to the working waterfront

Timothy Goldkin of Ramble More Design created this installation of an early 1900s image of Custom House Wharf. Photo by Timothy Goldkin Portland native Timothy Goldkin, 35, is an artist with a background in printmaking and alternative photographic practices and the founder of Ramble More Design. He often uses archival images to create large-scale pieces

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Clandestina review – artists fighting fascists in Portugual in the 1950s – and the present day | Movies

Anchored by the personal writings of 20th-century Portuguese revolutionary Margarida Tengarrinha, Maria Mire’s feature debut attempts to create a bridge between the history, the present and the future of political activism in Portugal. Told through voiceover, Tengarrinha’s extraordinary experiences describe an engaging relationship between crafts and activism. Along with her fellow members of the then-banned

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Louis Vuitton Unveils Floral-themed Silk Squares Reimagined by Artists

Louis Vuitton has teamed with a cohort of contemporary artists on a collection of silk scarves, or carré in French, which aims to bring new perspectives to the brand’s signature four-petal bloom that constitutes part of its monogram. Hitting stores worldwide beginning Aug. 30, the limited-edition silk squares are designed by the German pixel-art collective

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Superman: James Gunn Unveils Strategy to Support VFX Artists

In recent years, the world of Hollywood blockbusters has often been plagued by criticism over the quality of visual effects (VFX). James Gunn responds to a fan question about overworked and underpaid VFX artists. Major releases, including Marvel films and DC’s The Flash (we were told the VFX artists didn’t have time to finish the

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James Gunn Reveals DC Studios Plan to Address Overworked VFX Artists

Superman helmer James Gunn says VFX artists won’t face a crunch over the upcoming franchise launcher. In recent years, the work crunch visual effects workers have faced amid a growing slate of superhero films has been a main topic of discourse in film circles online. Oftentimes, various VFX vendors have found themselves rushed given the

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50 Cent Slams Hurricane Chris for His Criticisms of His Festival

50 Cent has slammed Hurricane Chris for his video where he accuses the television mogul of not having any New Orleans artists perform at his Humor & Harmony Festival earlier this month. 50 Slams Hurricane Chris for Saying No New Orleans Artists Performed at His Festival On Sunday (Aug. 18), 50 Cent jumped on X,

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Registration open for free Fall hikes at Djerassi Resident Artists Program

by Contributed Content on August 18, 2024 Between September and November, Djerassi Resident Artists Program offers four free public hikes. This is a unique opportunity for the public to experience the landscape and sculptures that it has inspired over the past 40+ years through a docent-guided tour. Groups of 20 people are guided on a

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