August 5, 2024
Artists

Artists React to Venezuelan Election

Jesus Vargas/Getty Images Hours after the Venezuelan National Electoral Council declared Nicolás Maduro the winner in Sunday’s (July 28) presidential elections, the opposition denounced irregularities in the counting process, leading a number of Venezuelan artists to react with sorrow to the political situation in their country. “Impossible not to wake up on a morning like

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Local artist Elizabeth Fowler creates drama class for adults | Local News

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Artist of the Month – The unique artistry of Chase Gentry

The piece I called “Civilization” LA CROSSE, Wis, (WLAX/WEUX) – Chase Gentry first came to my awareness with his TikTok account. His videos, drawing the quirkiest and most intricate characters I had seen in a long time came across my For You Page. I honestly thought this must be a person must be from one

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How Artists Are Shifting the Narrative Around Disability

“The art I create is a celebration of life,” said Jason Wilsher-Mills, who was diagnosed as a young boy with an autoimmune condition that eventually led to paralysis from the neck down. “It’s not maudlin, it’s created with humor.” The British artist is part of a growing number of creatives who identify as disabled and

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Family of artists on exhibit at the Chilmark library

“Fine Lines: A Family of Artists,” the newest show at the Chilmark Public Library through August 8, is a family affair. Eight artists span two branches and three generations with ties to the Vineyard. Co-curator A .F. Cook, born on the Island, discusses the exhibition’s origins: “I wanted to do a family show for a

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Art by Nature: Monarch Waystations open for submissions

Lexington is seeking submissions for Art by Nature: Monarch Waystations, a celebration of pollinator gardens in our community. Artists are asked to submit works that are inspired by one of 20 featured Monarch Waystation locations or another certified Monarch Waystation in Fayette County. Visual artists of all types – painters, photographers, fiber artists, jewelry makers,

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LL Cool J Slams Artists Who Only Rap About Money: ‘Do You Have Anything Else to Talk About?’

“He talked about something,” the Queens rapper said of Marley. “He had something to say. And guess what? You don’t care what Bob Marley had in the bank. Because that’s not the metric for success. It’s not the metric for cultural success. Bob Marley did not have to be rich. He was rich in what

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Local artist spreads knowledge and love of art through Shelly’s Artspace | Arts & Life

University alumna and artist Shelly Denning has always had an innate desire for creativity. She once went to the art teacher at her junior high and asked to do the art assignments in his class despite not being enrolled in it, just so she could improve. Denning has been partaking in art her whole life

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Are NFTs Securities Offerings? Two Artists Sue the SEC to Find Out

 ‘Song-A-Day’ Man artist Jonathan Mann and Law Professor Brian Frye have sued the SEC to help provide regulatory clarity for digital artists who use blockchain technology and NFTs. Posted July 29, 2024 at 12:26 pm EST. The crypto industry has been on the offense against the SEC as of late, and a new lawsuit by

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‘Embracing the ideals of the Olympics’: LA artist’s powerful sculpture takes centre stage at Paris 2024

The Olympics are an experience like no other, with those lucky enough to be in the French capital seeing how art and culture intertwine with sporting greatness. Sitting alongside the Paris Olympic mascot, medal designs, Olympic logos and countless other artistic details is a sculpture called the ‘Salon’ by U.S. Artist Alison Saar. She chats

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