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    Fountain Miami to Open During Art Basel Weekend

    Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:01:24 -0800 PST
    by Aria Munro - Staff Editor

    NEW YORK, N.Y. — Fountain Miami, the alternative art exhibition known for presenting cutting-edge and independent art galleries, sets up shop in an industrial warehouse located at 25th Street and North Miami Avenue for its latest installment this December. Fountain is a guerrilla-style art event, dubbed by many as the “Anti Art Fair” for its [...]

    95 Year Old North Carolina Artist Bee Behr Featured at Local Gallery

    Tue, 28 Oct 2008 19:03:28 -0700 PDT
    by Tabitha Berg - Staff Editor

    GREENVILLE, N.C. — The creations of 95-year-old working artist, Bee Behr, will be presented in an exclusive exhibit, “Bee Behr…Over the Years,” from November 2 - 21, 2008 at The Art Gallery & Studio of Nelle Lee Hayes, in Greenville, NC. A direct quote from Bee Behr, “I don’t think in the same direction as [...]

    New York Gallery Keeps Michelle Obama Sculpture On Display Through Election

    Fri, 17 Oct 2008 18:19:07 -0700 PDT
    by Tabitha Berg - Staff Editor

    NEW YORK, N.Y. — Possibly foreshadowing next month’s presidential election results is the overwhelming show of support for the decision to keep a portrait bust of Michelle Obama on display at Manhattan’s Leo Kesting Gallery. Viewers walking into the west village gallery earlier this month were polled about whether to keep Michelle Obama’s likeness on [...]

    Xvala: Amusing Ourselves to Death in the Art World

    Fri, 10 Oct 2008 17:10:07 -0700 PDT
    by Tabitha Berg - Staff Editor

    NORMAN, Okla. — Artist, Xvala, is introducing two new art series at MAINSITE Contemporary Art. The opening is scheduled for Friday, October 10 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 122 East Main Street in Norman. The works will be exhibited through November 29. The artist, Xvala, says he, wants to “look like Jeff Koons, [...]

    Neal Spector and Guy Hepner Los Angeles Announce ‘Labels’ Exhibition

    Wed, 08 Oct 2008 12:36:28 -0700 PDT
    by Tabitha Berg - Staff Editor

    LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Guy Hepner Los Angeles and Los Angeles based artist Neal Spector announce October 23, 2008 as the formal opening of Labels. Los Angeles based, Detroit native Neal Spector is no stranger to the limelight. Before commencing work as an artist, Spector was one of the founding creatives behind one of Hollywood’s [...]

    Michelle Obama’s Sexy Mannequin Bust: First Lady Fashion Makeover

    Thu, 18 Sep 2008 14:38:24 -0700 PDT
    by Tabitha Berg - Staff Editor

    NEW YORK, N.Y. — First Lady hopeful Michelle Obama receives an “Inaugural Ball” makeover for providing a makeover to the face of the U.S. The sexy, bare-shouldered style-enhancement highlights Obama’s ethnicity to create a new fashion template for the 21st Century First Lady, and is the latest installment of sculptor Daniel Edwards’ “Inspire America” series, [...]

    Two Paintings by Ronald Tinney Selected for Boston Arts Competition

    Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:20:42 -0700 PDT
    by Aria Munro - Staff Editor

    BOSTON, Mass. — Out of 200 entries submitted by 70 artists from around New England working in the realist tradition, 35 paintings were selected for The Guild of Boston Artists’ Annual New England Representational Competition. Two of the 35 are Sunrise Magic and Resting Quietly by Ronald Tinney, an artist based in West Barnstable, Mass. [...]

    Robert Cipriani’s Award-Winning ‘Passages’ Painting Series Featured at Two Art Exhibitions

    Tue, 29 Apr 2008 02:20:22 -0700 PDT
    by Aria Munro - Staff Editor

    DUXBURY, Mass. — In 2003, Passages 2 received “Directors’ Choice of Outstanding Painting” at the Cambridge Art Association. Passages, Ocean to Bay 1 won “Artist of the Year, Painting” at the Cambridge Art Association Members’ Prize Show in 2005 and was selected “Best Cape Cod Landscape” at the Cape Cod Art Association in 2007.

    Chicago to Host Oprah Sarcophagus from the Same Artist Who Created Nude Britney Spears on Bear Skin Rug

    Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:25:07 -0700 PDT
    by Tabitha Berg - Staff Editor

    CHICAGO, Ill. — With her endorsement of presidential candidate Barack Obama, Oprah is making known her views on the need for healthcare reform. But controversial sculptor Daniel Edwards is urging talk show host Oprah Winfrey to do more by taking the time on her show to reach out to the recently retired baby boomers for whom healthcare reform will come too late. Edwards is offering his latest creation to Oprah, to assist the television icon in breaking the ice with baby boomers to encourage them to prepare for their own funerals.

    Controversial Sculptor Daniel Edwards Debuts Golden OPRAH

    Fri, 18 Apr 2008 18:07:59 -0700 PDT
    by Tabitha Berg - Staff Editor

    CHICAGO, Ill. — On the heels of last year’s farewell tour of the King Tut exhibit starts this year’s tour of the gilded likeness of talk show queen, Oprah Winfrey. “The Oprah Burial Mask” will debut in Chicago April 24th, near Oprah’s Harpo Studios at GARDENfresh Gallery, courtesy of NYC’s Leo Kesting Gallery.

    Spanish Master Painter Ramon Vilanova Coming to N.J.

    Mon, 18 Feb 2008 19:19:08 -0800 PST
    by Aria Munro - Staff Editor

    SUMMIT, N.J. — Internationally acclaimed Spanish Master Painter Ramon Vilanova is coming to Summit, New Jersey. He will be in Summit on Saturday, March 8 and Sunday, March 9 to unveil a new collection of Plein-Air paintings. The masterworks collection is featured in the new book of his paintings entitled “Miradas”; the third monograph published featuring the works of this phenomenal artist.

    Award-Winning Painter Discovers Inspiration in His Professional Graphic Design Accomplishments

    Wed, 06 Feb 2008 00:10:26 -0800 PST
    by Aria Munro - Staff Editor

    DUXBURY, Mass. — One informs the other; the other informs the one. “As an abstract painter, I am very influenced by my life’s work as a graphic designer. Alternatively, my approach to painting impacts my design work in a way that makes it richer and more interesting,” explains artist Robert Cipriani, whose abstract painting, Red 2, received an honorable mention award at the Cambridge Art Association’s “Red” show.

    Kentucky Derby Horse a ‘Champion’ for Right to Die: Barbaro’s Central Park Unveiling is Latest Work by Controversial Artist

    Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:50:43 -0800 PST
    by Aria Munro - Staff Editor

    NEW YORK, N.Y. — Barbaro, the euthanized champion racehorse, is an emblem for the Right To Die and Death With Dignity movements in a monument to be unveiled in Central Park this April, before the 134th Kentucky Derby. “The Barbaro Memorial for the Right to Die” by controversial sculptor Daniel Edwards is a tribute to the late Triple Crown contender and is dedicated to the institution of euthanasia, announced Manhattan’s Leo Kesting Gallery.

    Controversial Sculptor Daniel Edwards to Honor Barbaro

    Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:19:06 -0800 PST
    by Aria Munro - Staff Editor

    NEW YORK, N.Y. — A statue of Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro will be unveiled at the Central Park South location where a carriage horse was tragically killed last year. The unveiling will correspond with the introduction of a proposal titled Barbaro’s Law, urging the mandatory disclosure of race-related horse injuries and fatalities. “The Barbaro Memorial” by controversial sculptor Daniel Edwards, courtesy of Manhattan’s Leo Kesting Gallery, will be unveiled April 30th.

    Artist Launches I Am Thankful Postcard Art Project

    Fri, 16 Nov 2007 19:52:16 -0800 PST
    by Aria Munro - Staff Editor

    ASHEVILLE, N.C. — This fall artist Damaris Pierce launches her new, national postcard art project just in time to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. The project, entitled “I Am Thankful,” encourages individuals of all ages and organizations such as craft guilds, public schools and counseling centers to create original postcard artwork expressing gratitude.

    Presidential Portrait Collection Celebrates Upcoming ‘08 Election

    Wed, 14 Nov 2007 23:06:49 -0800 PST
    by Aria Munro - Staff Editor

    SEATTLE, Wash. — With the 2008 presidential election closing in, Canalis International Corporation has designed a unique and limited collection of ornamental presidential portrait bottles. This breathtaking collection is sure to satisfy presidential voters looking forward to a historical election, as well as anyone interested in giving an impressive gift this holiday season.

    Sculpture Honors Holocaust Victims - G. S. Stuart Exhibit at the Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust

    Tue, 16 Oct 2007 00:15:13 -0700 PDT
    by Tabitha Berg - Staff Editor

    The HolocaustLOS ANGELES, Calif. — Gallery of Historical Figures announces “The Holocaust,” a realistic sculpture by artist G. S. Stuart pays homage to the millions of victims slain in the death camps of World War II. After extensive research, Stuart set a working prisoner in Auschwitz and then carefully modeled the tableau in quarter life size.

    Sculptor Daniel Edwards to Unveil Latest Political Spectacle in London: Artist Protests Iraq War Apathy with Prince Harry Statue

    Thu, 04 Oct 2007 18:59:35 -0700 PDT
    by Tabitha Berg - Staff Editor

    NEW YORK and LONDON, England — Prince Harry is the symbolic hero of a monument encouraging empathy for the Iraq War in the latest work by controversial New York sculptor, Daniel Edwards. The statue featuring Prince Harry will be unveiled at London’s Trafalgar Hotel October 11th during the Bridge Art Fair, courtesy of Capla Kesting Fine Art of Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

    Bridge Art Fair: Prince Harry ‘Dead’ in Iraq War Memorial

    Wed, 26 Sep 2007 22:31:56 -0700 PDT
    by Tabitha Berg - Staff Editor

    Iraq War MemorialLONDON, England — A war-mutilated Prince Harry is the symbolic fallen hero in a memorial honoring those willing but unable to serve in the occupied Iraq conflict. Harry, the youthful brother to Britain’s future king, was poised to be the most celebrated soldier of the Coalition forces, but due to the “specific threats to kill or kidnap him,” he was kept home. However, Prince Harry will be remembered for his intended tour of duty in a memorial to be unveiled at the Trafalgar Hotel October 11th courtesy of Bridge Art Fair.

    Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning Presents the 35th Anniversary Fall Open House

    Thu, 20 Sep 2007 03:33:09 -0700 PDT
    by Aria Munro - Staff Editor

    JAMAICA, N.Y. — Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning (JCAL) will host their Fall Open House, at 161-04 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, NY, where families can sample for free its culturally and educationally enriching workshops offered year-round. On Saturday, September 22, 2007 from 11 am to 5pm, guests of all ages are invited to take advantage of free dance, music, theater and art workshops, speak to instructors and find out more about JCAL programs.

    Jamaica Flux: Workspaces and Windows 2007 - a Contemporary Public Art Project

    Wed, 19 Sep 2007 02:16:15 -0700 PDT
    by Tabitha Berg - Staff Editor

    NEW YORK, N.Y. — Jamaica Flux: Workspaces & Windows 2007 is a contemporary public art project which includes the commission, creation, and exhibition of 24 multidisciplinary, site-specific artworks. These works will be displayed at a variety of locations along Jamaica Avenue (Queens, NY) including banks, stores, restaurants, street corners, phone booths, parks, and other public spaces from September 29 - November 17, 2007.

    According to Renaissance Publications the Decline of U.S. Art Education is Jeopardizing Children’s Future

    Wed, 29 Aug 2007 02:22:59 -0700 PDT
    by Tabitha Berg - Staff Editor

    Renaissance PublicationsLOS ANGELES, Calif. — The arts are under attack in the nation’s public schools and students are being denied the arts foundation they need to succeed in life, say the educators at Renaissance Publications, Inc. In answer to monumental budget cuts and diminishing arts programs, Renaissance Publications has launched a series of home study courses that are proving to be a viable alternative.

    ‘Paris Hilton Autopsy’ Exhibit Educates New York City Teens - Interactive Drunk Driving PSA Promotes Safe Prom

    Fri, 27 Apr 2007 05:09:02 -0700 PDT
    by Aria Munro - Staff Editor

    Paris Hilton AutopsyNEW YORK, N.Y. — Paris Hilton’s naked “corpse” could provide an invaluable service to students preparing for prom this season. An interactive Public Service Announcement featuring the graphic display of a tiara-wearing, autopsied Paris Hilton with removable innards is designed to warn teenagers of the hazards of underage drinking. The display also features Tinkerbell, Hilton’s forlorn pet Chihuahua with matching tiara, and debuts in the trendy Williamsburg, Brooklyn neighborhood where prom-goers frequently dine, courtesy of Capla Kesting Fine Art.