-
Thriving At 13: 13 galleries in Bengaluru redefining visual art scene in the city
Even if you are new to Bengaluru, the beautifully structured landscape of this city at first glance would tell you how much importance the people of this state give to visual aesthetics. From having legendary art patrons such as Krishnaraja Wadiyar III during the days of yore to now homing spaces entirely dedicated to art…
-
New art installation at North Philly’s InLiquid Gallery explores queer identities
Expressing one’s identity can be difficult to achieve with words, so many turn to the visual arts. InLiquid Gallery in North Philly will showcase the art of four queer Philly artists who have done just that. The nonprofit art gallery, located in the Crane Arts building at 1400 N. American St., will host the art…
-
The year ahead in culture: From books to movies to music and more, here’s what to look forward to in 2024
Open this photo in gallery: Illustration by Heidi Berton Visual Arts Open this photo in gallery: Crossing: Art, Heritage, and Personal JourneysChrystal Phan/Handout From celebrating the giants of modern art to a show about the relationship between textile art and abstraction, there’s a lot on offer in visual arts in 2024. Read more on the…
-
Our Favorite Art Books of 2023
At Glasstire, we’re always paying attention to art books from Texas and beyond. We’re also, occasionally, picking up old books that we haven’t quite gotten around to yet, or may have newly stumbled upon. Here’s a short list of publications that stood out to our staff in 2023. **** Jessica Fuentes A spread from “Carter…
-
Arts Council of Livingston Parish Artist of the Year enjoys sharing her skills with those looking to become artists
For Shelly Frederick, the newly named Artist of the Year by the Arts Council of Livingston Parish, an important aspect of the joy and fulfillment of being an artist is the opportunity to share her love, knowledge and passion for the visual arts with others who aspire to become artists themselves. Frederick, who has been…
-
Michelle Grabner ‘New Paintings and Sculpture’ at Green Gallery
I recognized certain tendencies in my Wisconsin students from the first class I taught here in 2010. They were polite, hard-working, earnest and sought objective answers to open-ended truths that neither I nor art history could possibly deliver. After more than a decade, I’ve come to associate this with a certain Midwestern if-it-quacks-like-a-duck pragmatism that…
-
Denver Art Museum curator named one of the 100 most influential art figures in the world
Raphael Fonseca joined the Denver Art Museum in 2021 as its first-ever curator of Latin American Modern & Contemporary Art, a position created to showcase, and grow, the museum’s considerable collection of objects from the region. His most notable move here — so far — was curating last year’s “Who Tells a Tale Adds a…
-
Antigo Visual Arts brightened community in 2023, prepares new space
ANTIGO — The Antigo Visual Arts (AVA) group continued to beautify the community in 2023, and has much more ahead in 2024. AVA is a non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the community through creative initiatives. We foster artistic expression and engagement by hosting three judged art gallery shows annually, spearheading a recycled art committee, and…
-
Arts, family fun, learning and more for January
ARTS Auditions for “The Rainbow Fish” (play) are 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Jan. 9 or Jan. 10 at the Chapman Cultural Center. Auditionees should only audition one of the two nights and may arrive at any time during the two-hour block. Spartanburg Youth Theatre welcomes youth in grades 3 – 12 to audition. See the…
-
Culture Ministry to increase funding for art projects, support more artists next year
Culture Minister Yu In-chon speaks the ministry’s key strategies for 2024 on Thursday at the Modu Art Theater in Seodaemun District, western Seoul. [YONHAP] The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said Thursday it will move away from one-time, small grants distributed to a wide range of artists toward more targeted and impactful support for…