August 15, 2024
Visual artists

Captain America 4 ‘Underwhelming’ CGI Trailer isn’t Surprising as Marvel Visual Artist Reveals the Sad Truth of Superhero Movies

The newest trailer for Marvel Studios’ Captain America: Brave New World elicited many comments from fans about its visual effects. For years, the MCU has heavily relied on computer-generated imagery to better tell stories, and so the viewers often have high hopes for better quality. Anthony Mackie in Captain America: Brave New World / Marvel

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Artists

Young Artists Worry About a Future Supplanted by Artificial Intelligence

Freelance artist Nancy Aguilar has been feeling threatened by the emergence of generative artificial intelligence programs that are encroaching on the livelihood of those in her industry. Also feeling threatened is college student and aspiring writer Katelyn Chang. With support from San Francisco-based nonprofit Youth Leadership Institute, where they’re fellows, Aguilar, 21, and Chang, 19,

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Artists

Artist of the Week: Alex Vile

Alex Vile is an alternative rock band in Seattle. Seattle Refined: How long have you been writing/performing?Vile: I’ve been writing as long as I can remember, mostly scribbled song lyrics in my journal that I look back on from the second grade or questionable voice memos. I picked up the ukulele when I was 14.

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Artists

Installations at the Station at ARTS District Presents PANCA

NTC Foundation is excited to announce the selection and upcoming installation of the newest art piece for their Installations at the Station program, located between The LOT and the Dorothea Laub Music & Arts Center (Building 176) in ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station. Managed by the Art in Public Places Committee (AiPP), the Installations at the

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Artists

On anniversary of Frida Kahlo’s death, her art’s spirituality keeps fans engaged around the globe | FOX 4 Kansas City WDAF-TV

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Frida Kahlo had no religious affiliation. Why, then, did the Mexican artist depict several religious symbols in the paintings she produced until her death on July 13, 1954? “Frida conveyed the power of each individual,” said art researcher and curator Ximena Jordán. “Her self-portraits are a reminder of the ways in

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Artists

10 Wisconsin artists to check out at Art Fair on the Square

Madison’s popular Art Fair on the Square, set for this weekend, is slated to feature more than 450 artists from across the country. A good few of those artists, though, hail from right here in the Badger State. So, if you’re looking for some Wisconsin flavor, here are 10 artists whose booths you may consider

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European Art

From Colonial Times to the Present

  Baroque art had a profound influence on the formation of colonial societies in Latin America. From religion to culture and identity, this art form played a pivotal role in shaping colonial societies. Transcending the language barriers that separated indigenous communities from colonizers, Baroque art served a dual political purpose: to create a collective artistic

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Visual artists

At the Colorado Black Arts Festival, a celebration with more than just visual art for the fest’s 38th year

This weekend’s Colorado Black Arts Festival in Denver’s City Park features more than just the visual arts.  “We’re looking to create a space for visual artists in the city of Denver,” said the festival’s Executive Director Jaleesa McIntosh, “to be able to feel welcome in celebration of their heritage and culture.” The meaning of art

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Visual artists

PHOTOS: Wide mix of artwork at themeless ‘Anything Goes’ show in Chilliwack

Chilliwack Visual Artists Association group show fills walls of Chilliwack Cultural Centre gallery People filled the art gallery at the Chilliwack Cultural for the newest exhibition on Saturday. July 13 was the opening reception for Anything Goes, a group show and sale by members of the Chilliwack Visual Artists Association on display from July 10

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Artists

Quincy Art Center in flow with river-, connections-themed exhibits

QUINCY — Quincy Art Center is keeping busy this summer, with a river-themed exhibit running into early August and a call for artists and collectors to contribute to an upcoming exhibit exploring our connections to art, according to the center. As part of the “Wonder and Praise: Sun Smith-Foret — Sculpture, Painting, SilverScreen Quilts, Roverwork Project”

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