Monumental sculpture weaved out of the aluminum seals from the tops of liquor bottles by El Anatsui.
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Echoes of voices in the high towers by Robert Montgomery. Continue reading
50/50 Floor (2008) by Tauba Auerbach. Continue reading
When most people think of Grand Rapids, Michigan (if they do at all), they might think of President Gerald Ford, Amway, Ash’s boomstick or the Newsweek article naming it one of America’s Top Ten Dying Cities. However, over the past five years, Grand Rapids has also become internationally known for ArtPrize, an art competition in which public voting determines the winning entry. Continue reading
I personally dislike shopping for routine things I need. Whenever payday rolls around I think “Sure, I should probably get my oil changed and restock my Swiffer supply, but I really love this constellation globe and those strappy green wedges would look great with some Moroccan pink nail polish. I need them!” I’m usually able to reign it in and take care of the things I need first, but if I were to let my id run wild and shop free of inhibition I couldn’t think of a better place to browse than the online shopping search engine Wanelo. Check out just a sample of what’s in store to blow your money on: Continue reading
If you’re looking for some simple, summery nail art, here’s an easy step-by-step tutorial for a strawberry manicure. Continue reading
In case you missed the live stream of the grand lighting ceremony for the new Bay Lights installation on the San Francisco Bay Bridge watch it here. Continue reading
This past weekend, my partner and I went to Los Angeles for a quick weekend away from life in the desert. In the weeks leading up to the trip, he kept hammering me with questions about what I wanted to do while we were there. This is generally how the conversation went (his part is in Italics):
So, any thoughts on things to do while we’re there? Not really. Was there any shopping you wanted to do?
Hon, I’ve been banned for life from all the McQueen stores in the country and you get mad when I buy things you think we don’t need for the house. The only thing that’s even on my radar is the Kubrick exhibit at LACMA and there will be hell to pay if I’m not allowed to go. Continue reading
New York City Ballet is launching the NYCB Art Series. For its inaugural exhibition, the NYCB has partnered with Brooklyn-based street art duo Faile to create artwork based on the company’s dance repertoire. Continue reading
Uda Dennie – Calm Nature – 2012
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