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Big Naked Wall Re-Imagines Art with New Backlit Product
Company will focus on digital art that is backlit, interchangeable & large. - August 14, 2017 - Big Naked Wall
New Art Installation by PAZ: The Installation You Can't Un-See
The Installation You Can't Un-See is a huge sculpture, light and music experience. The biggest sculpture in it is 14 ft tall and is currently displayed at the Hive Gallery in Downtown Los Angeles. The entire installation will be in 3 other venues in LA later this year. It involves 4 giant sculptures that you can walk through and as people move through them they change the music and sound design. - August 13, 2017 - PAZ-ART
New Exhibition on Multiculturalism at Fredericton Region Museum
A new exhibition on Multiculturalism in Fredericton and Central New Brunswick along with free admission to the Museum on August 20th. - August 11, 2017 - Fredericton Region Museum
Laura Rathe Fine Art Presents Zhuang Hong Yi: Chromatic Shift
LRFA Presents Debut Solo Exhibition by Internationally Known Artist in Dallas, Texas - August 10, 2017 - Laura Rathe Fine Art
Hessam Abrishami Brings New Collection of Art to Ocean Galleries for Labor Day Weekend
Ocean Galleries welcomes Hessam Abrishami Labor Day weekend with a new collection of abstract, impressionistic paintings, drawings, and sketches. “Hessam Abrishami – Colors of Romance” will be at Ocean Galleries September 1-6, 2017 with Hessam making gallery appearances 7:00 to 10:00 PM on Saturday, September 2 and Sunday, September 3. Formally trained in Italy and influenced by modern Masters, Hessam’s dynamic compositions, powerful expressions, and bold, vibrant colors captivate viewers. - August 08, 2017 - Ocean Galleries
Here, Where the Tweets Turn Into Pearls by Andrew Paul Woolbright at Yellow Peril
As representations of figures transformed into monsters of love, the Shrinebeasts in 'Here, where the tweets turn into pearls' utilize bathos, heroic history painting, and the visual language of romanticism as guidance to engineer a reality that reexamines a previous time through alternate reality. - August 08, 2017 - Yellow Peril Gallery
Exhibit - The Courageous: Our Heroes
The Ukrainian National Museum of Chicago (UNM) will open a travelling exhibition from Ukraine The Courageous: Our Heroes to mark the Independence Day of Ukraine. An unprecedented exhibition and first time collaborative project with the Heavenly Hundred Heroes – the Revolution of Dignity Museum (Maidan Museum) in Kyiv, Ukraine and support of the Consulate General of Ukraine in Chicago. - August 06, 2017 - Ukrainian National Museum
ZOHI Gallery Presents "The Complete Native Experience" Exhibition Opening August 15th Running Thru September 15th
ZOHI Gallery of Santa Fe, NM presents "The Complete Native Experience" exhibition which will feature over 30 artists from over 31 different tribes from August 15th to September 15th. - August 03, 2017 - ZOHI Gallery
Type Directors Club Debuts World’s Best Typography Exhibition in New York
The Type Directors Club debuted the "World's Best Typography" exhibition in New York before it travels throughout the world. The exhibition combines the juried results of this year’s Annual Typeface Design Competition, TDC 2017, and the Annual Communications Design Competition, TDC63, which includes over 200 selections from 29 countries. - July 26, 2017 - Type Directors Club
Jeff Hall Honored by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Jeff Hall, of North Hollywood, California, is honored as a Professional of the Year by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals for his distinguished contributions and achievements in the field of Architectural Services. - July 25, 2017 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Romero Britto Spreads Message of Hope and Happiness with Stone Harbor, NJ Art Exhibition
Brazilian pop artist sensation, Romero Britto, is coming to southern New Jersey for the first time this August. “Romero Britto – Brilliant World of Color” will be at Ocean Galleries in Stone Harbor, NJ Friday, August 4 through Tuesday, August 8, with the acclaimed artist making gallery appearances 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM on Saturday, August 5 and 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Sunday, August 6. - July 25, 2017 - Ocean Galleries
Red Giant Entertainment Previews Absolute Comics Group Creator Line at Comic-Con with "The Villain"
New comic line kicks off for Absolute, with legendary creators. - July 21, 2017 - Red Giant Entertainment
Ethan Van Sciver, Shawn Coss, Darryl Banks, Jeff Smith Highlight Artist Alley at Wizard World Comic Con Columbus, August 4-6
Colleen Doran, Noah Van Sciver, Steve Geiger, Simon Fraser, Jose Delbo Also Among Top Comics Creators at Greater Columbus Convention Center - July 15, 2017 - Fan Expo HQ
Ocean Galleries Hosts Romero Britto for First Time Exhibition in Southern New Jersey
Ocean Galleries welcomes world-renowned pop artist, Romero Britto, for his first ever exhibition in Stone Harbor, NJ. “Romero Britto – Brilliant World of Color” will include an impressive collection of artwork and sculptures on display beginning Friday, August 4 through Tuesday, August 8, 2017. Guests can meet the enthusiastic and optimistic Romero Britto at specially gallery receptions taking place 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM on Saturday, August 5 and 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Sunday, August 6. - July 13, 2017 - Ocean Galleries
ARTIANA:Modern and Contemporary Middle Eastern Art. Inaugural Online Auction, No Buyer’s Premium, 23-27 November 2017.
An inaugural online auction of Modern and Contemporary Middle Eastern Art featuring Emirati, Lebanese, Egyptian, Iraqi, Syrian, Saudi-Arabian, Iranian, and Turkish artists including other surrounding countries and diaspora artists from this region. - July 13, 2017 - ARTIANA
Jeff Smith, Creator of "Bone," Selected for Wizard World Hall of Legends
11-Time Harvey Award, 10-Time Eisner Honoree to be Honored at Wizard World Comic Con Columbus, August 4 as Third Recipient - July 08, 2017 - Fan Expo HQ
The International World of Miniature Artists Come to Chicago July 7-9
More than 400 exhibitors along with 2,000 enthusiasts and attendees are expected to attend the World Model Expo 2017 Chicago from July 7 through July 9, 2017. - July 03, 2017 - Military Miniature Society of Illinois
Meet Artist Philippe Bertho During His USA World Tour at Martin Lawrence Galleries South Coast
Martin Lawrence Galleries South Coast is proud to present a whimsical and witty exhibition that fools the eye via trompe-l’oeil. Artist, Bertho, is flying in from France to greet his guests over the little scenarios of his own ingenious inventions. Bertho is classically trained having... - July 03, 2017 - Martin Lawrence Galleries South Coast
En Man Chang at Taiwan Academy in Los Angeles, "As Heavy As a Feather"
Taiwan Academy in Los Angeles is proud to present En Man Chang's "As Heavy As a Feather," an unique exhibit that reflects upon indigenous identity, cultural sustainability and the intricacies surrounding land use and urbanization. The opening reception on July 7th will feature an evening... - July 02, 2017 - Taiwan Academy
Ocean Galleries Welcomes Internationally-Acclaimed Artist Aldo Luongo
Ocean Galleries hosts Aldo Luongo July 21-26 with his “Reflections of Summer” exhibit, an amazing new collection of impressionistic-style paintings inspired by an innate love of summer and the seashore. Meet the internationally acclaimed Aldo Loungo from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM on Saturday, July 22 and from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Sunday, July 23, 2017. “Reflections of Summer” opens Friday, July 21 through Wednesday, July 26 from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM daily, with all artwork available for acquisition. - June 29, 2017 - Ocean Galleries
FRESH! Annual Summer Show “GEOFORM”
JanKossen Contemporary is pleased to present FRESH! 3rd Annual Summer Show: GEOFORM, a group show in collaboration with Arte Ponte Cultural Institute, featuring works by 28 artists demonstrating their interpretations of geometric abstraction. - June 29, 2017 - JanKossen Contemporary
Artist Alexey Steele Brings Inspiring Message, Celebrates Unsung Hero of Urban Neighborhood Through Public Art
New Life-Size Painting of 75-Year-Old Gardener Unveiled at New Gallery in Impoverished Scottsdale Section of Carson. - June 26, 2017 - Alexey Steele
Zen Impressions Horst Liepolt Retrospective - Abstract Paintings
Zen Impressions, Horst Liepolt - retrospective show of his abstract paintings presented by Clarita Liepolt & El Taller Latino Americano. July 3-14, 2017 at El Barrio’s Artspace PS 109, 215 East 99 Street, New York, NY 10029. Gallery hours: 11am-7pm daily. http://horstliepolt.com - June 26, 2017 - Horst Liepolt
World Renown Automotive Artist Alfredo De La Maria Signs Deal to Distribute Artwork Through the Festivals of Speed Luxury Lifestyle Events
Internationally known automotive artist Alfredo De La Maria has partnered with Festivals of Speed, a luxury Lifestyle automotive event to distribute a portion of his original paintings and limited edition prints on paper and canvas. The artwork features historically accurate portrayals of automotive races over the last 70 years in an impressionistic, yet detailed style. - June 26, 2017 - Festivals of Speed
Featured on Kickstarter Gold: Posters of Every ACME Product, Ever. 126 Drawings of Explosives, Gadgets, Rockets, and More.
Every ACME Corporation gadget, ever, on a poster. Previously raising $105,000 on Kickstarter, newly designed posters are now back in June & July 2017 as part of Kickstarter's 'Kickstarter Gold' featured campaign. - June 24, 2017 - Fringe Focus Inc.
Artists Who Paint the Change of Light - Deserve Recognition
Summer time is the right time for art fun especially for artists who are moving into painting the subtle changes of light of the summer season. - June 23, 2017 - Focus Point Shape International Online Art Gallery
AuctionByArtists.com Launches New Free Website for Emerging Visual Artists, an Innovative Inclusive Alternative to the Online Art Auction Elites
Fine Art America Artist Mario Carta is the founder of brand new website named AuctionByArtists.com the site has positioned itself to provide emerging visual artist a free alternative to the restrictive big auction house elites. The site claims it is making the auction venue platform available to... - June 22, 2017 - AuctionByArtists.com
JoAllyn Archambault Has Recently Been Honored by Strathmore’s Who’s Who
JoAllyn Archambault, of Arlington, Virginia, has recently been honored as a Lifetime VIP member of Strathmore’s Who’s Who for her outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Anthropology. - June 21, 2017 - Strathmore Who's Who
Construction of the Bill Monroe Museum Needs a Final Push
With ground having been broken on May 22nd, the Bill Monroe Museum is becoming reality. Today, the Bill Monroe Museum launched a fundraising campaign on the crowdfunding platform Indiegogo. This is in response to a need for funds to finish the build-out of the inside of the building. While the... - June 21, 2017 - Bill Monroe Museum
Peter Max Returns to Ocean Galleries Fourth of July Weekend with His Newest Collection of Cosmic Art
When Peter Max returns to Ocean Galleries over the Fourth of July weekend, he will be celebrating two occasions that are deeply meaningful to him: America’s independence and the fiftieth anniversary of the “Summer of Love.” The “Peter Max – Summer of Love 50th Anniversary” exhibit is at Ocean Galleries Friday, June 30 through Wednesday, July 5, 2017 and will include a new collection of signature artwork with paintings ranging from cosmic works, to classic imagery from his five-decade career. - June 20, 2017 - Ocean Galleries
Cornelia Street Cafe Hosts Drawing Exhibition by Baltimore-Based Artist Erin Barach
The landmark Cornelia Street Café is hosting a solo exhibition entitled Uncovered by Baltimore based artist Erin Barach. Uncovered includes new drawings that explore literal and poetic fragmentation, overlooked subtleties, and the physical sensation of touch. The show opens with a reception on July 11th, running until August 29th, 2017. - June 20, 2017 - Erin Barach
Second Annual Clare Haley Exhibition at York Fine Arts
"Light of Yorkshire" Clare Haley to show her newest collection of work in a spellbinding solo exhibition. - June 20, 2017 - York Fine Arts
Breeze Into Martin Lawrence Galleries South Coast to Meet Kerry Hallam; From Northern England to New England for Unique Access to British Impressionist Works
Martin Lawrence Galleries South Coast host British Impressionist’s, Kerry Hallam, most significant art reception ever since the Brexit November 2016 vote for Britain’s exit from the European Union. Time is great until Summer 2019 for collectors of British art in the United... - June 19, 2017 - Martin Lawrence Galleries South Coast
"DISCOurse #3: Velvet Rope" by Bradley Wester at Yellow Peril
Wester’s third iteration of the impact of early disco on queer identity is generously supported by the Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grant. - June 19, 2017 - Yellow Peril Gallery
Applegreen Research™ Adds Local Artist to Design Department
Applegreen Research™ announces the addition of local art talent, Zara Art, to their design department. - June 17, 2017 - Applegreen Research
New Product Launched on Kickstarter.com Will Change the Way You See and Display Your Pictures
Today, the back-lighted pictures displayed in advertisements at shopping centers or cinemas are expensive; don’t have a high-resolution quality and when you turn the light off, the colors fade dramatically. After a lot of research, development, trial and error, the founder of "PicturAlive" (Electronic Engineer, Inventor and Amateur Photographer) found the solution for all these problems at an affordable cost for families and companies. - June 14, 2017 - PicturAlive.com
Judith Gale Mont's, Hidden Wonders Solo Show
June 13th – July 8th, 2017; Opening Reception: Thursday, June 15th, 6-8 P.M. At Pleiades Gallery in Chelsea New York. Judith Gale Mont’s solo exhibition, Hidden Wonders, is inspired by the molluscan seashell’s manifold of colors, patterns, and textures. - June 13, 2017 - Judith Gale Mont Art
Trina Robbins, First Woman to Draw Wonder Woman, Selected for Wizard World Hall of Legends
Writer, Cartoonist, Historian, Eisner Hall of Famer to be Honored at Wizard World Comic Con Sacramento, June 16. - June 10, 2017 - Fan Expo HQ
Celebrate the Summer of Love 50th Anniversary with Peter Max in Stone Harbor, NJ
Ocean Galleries is honored to host Peter Max in Stone Harbor, NJ over Fourth of July weekend for a cosmic fiftieth anniversary celebration of the “Summer of Love.” Meet Peter Max 7:00 to 9:00 PM on Saturday, July 1 and Sunday, July 2, 2017 when he returns to the Jersey Shore with his newest collection of paintings and most-revered imagery spanning five decades. “Peter Max – Summer of Love 50th Anniversary” runs Friday, June 30 to Wednesday, July 5 with all artwork available for acquisition. - June 05, 2017 - Ocean Galleries
Light Of The Moon Artist, C.L. Hause Announces Art Show in the Dumbo District of Brooklyn, New York
Award Winning Artist C.L. Hause will have a selection of his work on display at the Smack Mellon Gallery in the Dumbo District of Brooklyn, New York beginning June 7th as a part of the show "Commencement." The event is open to the public with the artist on site June 10th from 6 P.M. to 9 P.M. - June 05, 2017 - Light Of The Moon Publishing
Art Santa Fe 2017 | Contemporary Art Projects USA
Contemporary Art Projects USA/Gallery announces its return to ART Santa Fe at the Prime Fair Location, Booth #205; as the fair celebrates its seventeenth successful year this summer, July 13-16, 2017, when galleries from around the world will once again offer an outstanding overview of modern and... - June 03, 2017 - Contemporary Art Projects USA
Martin Lawrence Galleries Exhibition of Robert Deyber
Join Martin Lawrence Galleries for an exclusive exhibition showcasing never-before-seen original paintings as well as hand-signed limited edition works of art by contemporary artist Robert Deyber. - June 01, 2017 - Martin Lawrence Galleries
The Art of Dr. Seuss Exhibition Arrives in Stone Harbor Father's Day Weekend
A compelling selection of artworks from The Art of Dr. Seuss will be on display at Ocean Galleries (9618 Third Avenue, Stone Harbor/609.368.7777) from Friday, June 16 through Monday, June 19, 2017. The exhibition features exclusive collection of estate authorized artworks from The Art of Dr. Seuss. - June 01, 2017 - Ocean Galleries
Martin Lawrence Galleries Exhibition of Takashi Murakami
Join Martin Lawrence Galleries and explore a world-class exhibition of one of the world's most fascinating artists. Featuring over 50 works of art by Takashi Murakami. The exhibition will be on view from June 1st, 2017-June 30th, 2017, 366 Geary Street, San Francisco, CA, 94108 (in Union Square). - May 31, 2017 - Martin Lawrence Galleries
Wizard World Hall of Legends to Honor Comic Arts Legacy
"‘Cable," "Deadpool," "X-Force," "Youngblood" Creator Rob Liefeld Named as First Recipient, to be Honored at Wizard World Comic Con Philadelphia, June 2 - May 29, 2017 - Fan Expo HQ
Jeremy Clark, Phil Ortiz, Tom Cook, Jorge Molina Head Artist Alley at Wizard World Comic Con Sacramento, June 16-18
Danny Fingeroth, Mike Toth, Daniel Parsons, Genese Davis, Paolo Rivera to Appear at Sacramento Convention Center. - May 25, 2017 - Fan Expo HQ
Nigerian-American Launches One of the First Ever African Art Galleries in Los Angeles
Afr-i-can Contemporary Art Opens Loft Gallery Space in Los Angeles’ Iconic American Cement Building. Afr-i-can Contemporary Art gallery, an informal and unconventional viewing experience, has its grand opening with Presentation 001, in the iconic American Cement Building on Wednesday, May 24, 2017, and the viewing will remain open until June 30, 2017. - May 24, 2017 - Afr-i-can Contemporary Art
Discover Amazing Art from Undiscovered Artists Worldwide
New Gallery Opening in Laguna Beach June First. - May 24, 2017 - Discover Emerging Artists Showcase
Treasures at Michaan's Fine Art, Furniture and Decorations Auction on June 9th
Andy Warhol's iconic "Liz" and Wayne Thiebaud's "Three Cows" are among the signature works by American masters offered in Michaan's Fine Art, Furniture and Decorations Auction to be held Friday, June 9. Landscapes of the American West by Maynard Dixon, Percy Gray, Michael... - May 24, 2017 - Michaan's Auctions
Howard Hodgkin Exhibition at Jonathan Novak Contemporary Art
Jonathan Novak Contemporary Art gallery presents "After All," an exhibition by acclaimed British artist Howard Hodgkin (1932–2017). The exhibition features Howard Hodgkin’s final body of editioned graphics, an extraordinary group of hand-painted etchings likened to a series of Haiku poems. Abstract artist Howard Hodgkin has been a central figure in contemporary art for over half a century. - May 23, 2017 - Jonathan Novak Contemporary Art