August 15, 2024
Artists

Obituary: Video Artist Bill Viola Dies at 73

On July 12, 2024, Bill Viola died at the age of 73 due to complications related to Alzheimer’s disease. A statement via Instagram said, “It is with great sadness that Bill Viola Studio shares news of the death of Bill Viola, one of the world’s leading contemporary artists. He passed away peacefully at home on

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Artists, Bank of Marion’s Snodgrass remember and honor ‘Perkie’ Ford

When considering relocating two paintings that had long hung in the president’s office at The Bank of Marion, Chris Snodgrass wanted the artwork treated with great respect. His approach was fitting. Today’s leaders in Marion’s art community continue to hold the artist, the late Margaret “Perkie” Ford, in high regard. Anne Hull, an artist and

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Digital Artists Reflect on the Trump Assassination Attempt

Historical Context in Art In the realm where art and current events collide, moments of significant political impact often find expression through creative channels. From Abraham Lincoln to John F. Kennedy, assassinations have historically been fodder for artistic interpretation. Andy Warhol’s poignant “Jackie” series exemplifies this, capturing the essence of tragedy and historical narrative through

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Meta is training its AI with public Instagram posts. Artists in Latin America can’t opt out

On June 2, María Luque noticed several of her contacts on Instagram posting about a form she had never heard of. The form, Luque found out, had been sent to users in the European Union and the U.K. to give them the option to opt out of Meta’s plans to use public posts on Instagram

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Ethiopian artist Elias Sime repurposed e-waste in NOMA work | Arts

Urban life can be a tricky, even precarious, walk across a tightrope, referred to in “Tightrope: Behind the Processor #2,” the title of this work by Elias Sime. Recently acquired by NOMA, this work’s tapestry of intertwined wires and circuit boards suggests the topography of fractured, sprawling cities. Such aerial positionality allows us to zoom

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10 Incredible Female Comic Book Artists

A revolution has quietly taken root in the dazzling world of comic books, where vibrant panels burst with stories of heroism, fantasy, and conflict. For years, the comic book industry, like many others in art and literature, was predominantly male-dominated. However, as the pages turn and times change, a new era has dawned—an era marked

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‘People’s Choice:’ 30th anniversary of Arts & Crafts festival a success | News, Sports, Jobs

TIM WEIGHT/FOR THE EXPRESS Fair-goers enjoy looking at a tent full of pictures at the 30th annual People’s Choice Festival of Pennsylvania Arts & Crafts, in Centre Hall. TIM WEIGHT/FOR THE EXPRESS Jeff Heilman’s handmade brooms are pictured in a tent at the event. TIM WEIGHT/FOR THE EXPRESS Pennsylvania Dutch hex

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West Seattle Blog… | Artist seeking your words of support to prevent West Seattle sculpture from ‘becoming a corpse’

The artist who created an iconic West Seattle sculpture is asking for support in his quest to save it from being demolished instead of replaced. (Photo courtesy Don Fels) That’s the Paragon, installed more than 20 years ago at what’s now known as həʔapus Village Park and Shoreline Habitat (formerly T-107 Park) along West Marginal

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Disabled Artists’ Theatre Festival 2024

Monday, 15 July 2024, 1:52 pmPress Release: Disabled Artists Festival of Theatre New Look! New Name! New Diagnoses! DAT Fest 2024 coming in hot! The Team is assembled and ready to bring the most inclusive festival in Aotearoa, New Zealand. From humble beginnings in 2022, to a six week turn-around in 2023 to now a

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Songs By Other Artists: 8 Hits Written By Different Musicians

Songs By Other Artists: 8 Hits Written By Different Musicians | First For Women Sign In Sign InUp with your social account Continue with Google Continue with Facebook Continue with Amazon Continue with Apple We won’t post to any of your accounts Sign Up Create a free account to access exclusive content, play games, solve

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