August 24, 2024
Visual artists

BU School of Visual Arts Presents the 2024 MFA Thesis Exhibitions

Boston University College of Fine Arts School of Visual Arts (SVA) is pleased to present the Class of 2024 Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Thesis Exhibitions, on view from April 2-20, 2024. The MFA thesis exhibitions feature works of graduating students in BU’s MFA programs in Graphic Design, Painting, Sculpture, Print Media & Photography, and

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Artists

Seven contemporary South Asian artists to look out for in 2024.

Whether you are a young collector searching for your first purchase or a veteran looking for something fresh to invest in next, these artists bring you a slice of new storytelling, unique mediums, and some old school nostalgia gone missing.  Suleman Aqueel Khilji, Modern and Contemporary Artist Artwork titled ‘Figure in a Transitional Space III’ by

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On art and motherhood: the artists doing both

Does it have to be either/or when it comes to achieving our professional dreams and becoming a parent? It is a question considered by writer and critic Hettie Judah in a new exhibition this shows us work by artists which we have rarely seen, asking why we must choose. Acts of Creation: On Art and

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Not your average Joe: Documentary celebrates life of Altoona artist Servello | News, Sports, Jobs

Altoona artist Joe Servello paints at his studio in 2022. City residents Katherine Muller and filmmaker Jay Shaffer combined their talents in “Not Your Average Joe,” a biographical documentary celebrating Servello that will debut April 12. Mirror file photo by Patrick Waksmunski A weekend of events and the premiere of a biographical documentary will celebrate

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Downtown eclipse artwork gives artists full circle moments – KentWired

Before crossing or turning on various streets downtown, individuals may notice a brightly colored print of a planet or replica of a woven print with clouds surrounding the sun as the moon eclipses it. Aided by the Simons Foundation, Main Street America and Main Street Kent, these groups were able to display total solar eclipse-inspired

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Chester County Studio Tour to Feature 202 Artists in 76 Studios! | The Valley Ledger

2024 Chester County Studio Tour Announces 14th Annual Event May 18-19, 2024 Featuring 202 Artists in 76 Studios Across Chester County The annual Chester County Studio Tour is returning for its 14th year as an exhilarating weekend of art buying throughout Chester County, Pennsylvania. What began with just 25 artists and 12 studios has blossomed

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Art Investment

Super performance test ‘not a barrier for innovation’: ART

Amid claims that the annual performance test disincentivises sustainable investments, Australian Retirement Trust’s (ART) head of investment strategy said he does not believe this to be the case. In March, the government announced the launch of a consultation into the design of the annual superannuation performance test. At the time, it cited evidence “the test

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Grand Design Artist Ed Piskor Dead at 41

Acclaimed comic book artist Ed Piskor passes away at the age of 41. Piskor’s passing was confirmed on April 1 in a Facebook post by his sister, Justine Cleaves. Piskor is best known for the Eisner Award-winning Hip-Hop Family Tree which he produced in its entirety, as well as for writing and illustrating 2018’s X-Men:

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Top artists rave about ‘Cowboy Carter’ at iHeartRadio Awards

Beyoncé Knowles-Carter doesn’t just have the internet buzzing about her new album “Act II: Cowboy Carter,” celebrities on the yellow carpet of the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards also raved about her new country music. “Just when you think she can’t go to the next level, she goes there,” said Doechii, who was nominated for three

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Contracommon’s “Bodies Akin” gallery highlights local artists’ takes on the art of the human figure

Contracommon is an artist-run non-profit devoted to fostering the development of local artists located in Bee Cave’s Hill Country Galleria. The space includes multiple studios, event space and an experimental gallery space with rotating exhibitions. The current theme, “Bodies Akin,” is a figurative show focusing on the human figure from the varying perspectives of a

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