Beer Barrel Bedroom brings new meaning to recycling
The Beer Barrel Bedroom belongs to that category of artworks that take recycling to its next level. Carved out of a genuine 19th century beer barrel, the bed awaits your visit at a rentable room in Ostbevern, Germany. This is rather genius. I bet the aroma is pleasant.
F.B.I. Says It Has Clues in ’90 Boston Art Heist
The F.B.I. said Monday that it believes it knows the identity of the thieves who stole 13 paintings 23 years ago from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston, one of the most infamous art heists in history. Officials from the F.B.I. said they believed that the paintings were moved through Connecticut and the Philadelphia … Continue reading
Alexa Meade masters old world techniques in a digital age
In the age of Photoshop just about anything can be created digitally from UFOs to complete paintings. But is digital painting really painting? Vassar art alumna Alexa Meade, shown right, seems to not only go back to what it means to be an artist, but doing it without the aide of digital tools. Although this … Continue reading
People Too creates papercrafted pretties
I may work solely on digital projects now, but there’s no replacing the tactility of paper and the construction of physical objects. It’s amazing that people can still create such precise work without the aide of computer generated graphics. Just look at how detailed the pieces are and knowing that it was all done by … Continue reading
Doodle 4 Google winner should giggle with glee
Creativity is an essential part of humanity. It brightens my day that these kids are doing such great work at such an early age!
Food fights in Washington leave many families famished
It’s an election year here in America and there’s an elephant in the room. That doesn’t include the clumsy Republican elephant icon. The prices on food continues to rise despite the high unemployment rate. In the meantime the Oxfam America kicked off this new nonpartisan campaign.
‘Wild’ at heart: Maurice Sendak dead at age 83
The beloved creator of “Where The Wild Things Are” passed away from complications from a heart attack Tuesday. Growing up with a kindergarten teacher for a mother I was constantly surrounded by the latest children’s books. “Here, read this and see if it’s pretty or interesting.” I was a rather poor critic of literature for … Continue reading
April showers bring May flowered colors
National Geographic picked this crazy, colorful photo for one of its April photo of the month contest. I’m excited to see the photos because I’m participating in this race in September! I’ve been doubling my number of work-outs to prepare because this will be my first official 5k.
Anthropologie adds extra section to its site
The famed fashion emporium makes an addition to their website.
Keith Haring: Painter, activist, and one of the original street artists
When I was enrolled in a contemporary art class one of my favorite artists was Keith Haring because he wasn’t afraid to try new mediums especially with video and what we now call street art. From a design standing I am indebted Haring and fellow artists Jean-Michel Basquiat and Barbara Kruger for creating the concept … Continue reading
And the winner is…
The 1st Emerging Designer Showcase was a success! Thank you to all of the participants, guests, and judges. We will be having one of these again most likely in October. See you then.
Emerging Designer Showcase revealed
So who is the big winner? Come by and check it out. AIGA Birmingham presents an Emerging Designer Showcase April 1 from 6 p.m.- 8 p.m. at Matthew’s Bar and Grill, 2208 Morris Ave., Birmingham. sponsored by AIGA Birmingham, Forstall Art Supply Center and Matthew’s Bar and Grill. The juried show will spotlight up-and-coming talent … Continue reading
The Judges Results…
I am proud to say that the work in the showcase is going to be awesome! We’ve got some real talent and I only see it getting bigger and better. I would like to thank each of our judges: Marion Powers, Sara Cannon and Anna Dembo.
AIGA Birmingham presents the Emerging Designer Showcase
AIGA Birmingham presents an Emerging Designer Showcase April 1 from 6 p.m.- 8 p.m. at Matthew’s Bar and Grill, 2208 Morris Ave., Birmingham. sponsored by AIGA Birmingham, Forstall Art Supply Center and Matthew’s Bar and Grill. The juried show will spotlight up-and-coming talent from Birmingham and beyond. Come mingle, enjoy the exhibit and meet the … Continue reading
A GOOD Challenge: 30 Days of Art
It’s spring cleaning season, but that includes cleaning up the creative cobwebs. Get outside and soak up the sun paintbrushes in hand and make some art! It doesn’t have to be perfect. Just have fun. And remember the Emerging Designers Showcase and the unshow deadlines are Friday!
Adult Swim show adventures into savvy poster design
Since I’ve scrapped this whole install internet as New Year’s Resolution, and I’m enjoying my first “working girl” job I found a NEW New Year’s Resolution: take up printmaking. This shouldn’t be a hard thing since I work in letterpress shop. My boss and I just wrapped production on a 100+ page book which saw … Continue reading
Studio on Fire predicts a fiery end to the world
It’s no secret that the Mayan calendar ends on December 21, 2012. Legendary letterpress shop Studio on Fire depicts the doomsday scenario with a rather sunny outlook. Even if the star is melting the whole planet. It’s next to impossible to see the quality of a piece’s impression (the depth of the print in letterpress … Continue reading
Levine takes risks, leaves legacy
Former UAB ArtLab curator Brett Levine talks to handful of salt about his new role as curator of San Francisco’s Museum of Craft and Design. I know I certain enjoyed many of the exhibitions he brought to Birmingham, and I know many of those shows would never have come to Alabama without him. One of the … Continue reading
‘The Scream’ Is Auctioned for a Record $119.9 Million
Posted by amARTS&MEDIA on May 3, 2012 · Leave a Comment
Several of my favorite painters come from the Impressionist/Expressionist era including Edvard Munch. Their innovative use of color, stroke and layering inspires much of my own design work. This week the pastel (one of my favorite media) sketch from “The Scream” sold for an amazing sum of money at Sootherby’s. I’m glad the finished canvas … Continue reading →
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