May 05
Monday
10 Controversial Art Pieces
Throughout most of our lives, art has become progressively more controversial. There is a direct correlation between the acceptance of controversial art within society and with the artist’s production of it. This is simply because some artists exist in a world that consists of a never-ending quest for their next great piece of controversial work [...]
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Deadly Arts
14 responses - Posted 04.26.08
An ominously dense deluge of debate hangs heavy in the atmosphere of the art community. Gregor Schneider, a German artist, decided that his next piece of art will be similar to the execution of a criminal. The only difference is that there will be no execution and there will be no criminal, just death [...]continue
14 responses - Posted 04.26.08
An ominously dense deluge of debate hangs heavy in the atmosphere of the art community. Gregor Schneider, a German artist, decided that his next piece of art will be similar to the execution of a criminal. The only difference is that there will be no execution and there will be no criminal, just death [...]continue
Colbert at the Smithsonian? Close enough.
1 response - Posted 01.22.08
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History turned down Stephen Colbert’s efforts to have his image displayed. But the National Portrait Gallery, famous for its portraits of the presidents but also home to unique portrayals of athletes, hip-hop artists and Hollywood stars, welcomed the idea. The line outside the bathroom at the National Portrait Gallery has [...]continue
1 response - Posted 01.22.08
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History turned down Stephen Colbert’s efforts to have his image displayed. But the National Portrait Gallery, famous for its portraits of the presidents but also home to unique portrayals of athletes, hip-hop artists and Hollywood stars, welcomed the idea. The line outside the bathroom at the National Portrait Gallery has [...]continue
Guggenheim Photo Exhibition Outrage
no responses - Posted 10.26.07
In today’s post-9/11 media environment, it’s difficult to escape images of human suffering as a result of acts of terrorism and their aftermath. Such images are often challenging to view, evoking powerfully emotional responses from many people – especially the survivors, and the families of the victims. Sadly, though, we are all-too familiar [...]continue
no responses - Posted 10.26.07
In today’s post-9/11 media environment, it’s difficult to escape images of human suffering as a result of acts of terrorism and their aftermath. Such images are often challenging to view, evoking powerfully emotional responses from many people – especially the survivors, and the families of the victims. Sadly, though, we are all-too familiar [...]continue
Russian Art – Blue Noses, Red Faces
2 responses - Posted 10.18.07
Next week will see the opening of an exhibition of Russian art at the La Maison Rouge gallery in Paris. Entitled ‘Sots Art: Political Art in Russia From 1972 to Today’ (or l’art politique en Russie depuis 1972, for all you linguaphiles) , the exhibition will showcase examples of the Sots Art movement [...]continue
2 responses - Posted 10.18.07
Next week will see the opening of an exhibition of Russian art at the La Maison Rouge gallery in Paris. Entitled ‘Sots Art: Political Art in Russia From 1972 to Today’ (or l’art politique en Russie depuis 1972, for all you linguaphiles) , the exhibition will showcase examples of the Sots Art movement [...]continue
Beach Impeach 4
2 responses - Posted 10.05.07
The fourth execution of San Francisco’s “Beach Impeach” rally is set to happen on Oct. 7th at 11 A.M. at the Berkley Marina. Approximately 1500 people in support of impeaching George Bush and Dick Cheney will be spelling out ‘IMPEACH!’ in 120-foot lettering. The photographers for the rally will be positioned in the helicopters [...]continue
2 responses - Posted 10.05.07
The fourth execution of San Francisco’s “Beach Impeach” rally is set to happen on Oct. 7th at 11 A.M. at the Berkley Marina. Approximately 1500 people in support of impeaching George Bush and Dick Cheney will be spelling out ‘IMPEACH!’ in 120-foot lettering. The photographers for the rally will be positioned in the helicopters [...]continue
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