JERUSALEM (AP).- He’s considered to be one of the greatest scientists of all time. But Sir Isaac Newton was also an influential theologian who applied a scientific approach to the study of scripture, Hebrew and Jewish mysticism. Now Israel’s national …
Field Museum presents rarely seen ancient remains "unwrapped" through latest technology
CHICAGO, IL.- An unprecedented and limited-time exhibition will be on display at The Field Museum starting February 17 and running through April 22, 2012. Opening the Vaults: Mummies is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the public to view over 20 m…
Hamburger Kunsthalle features Ferdinand Hodler, Aleksandr Deyneka, and Neo Rauch
HAMBURG.- The exhibition Müde Helden (Exhausted Heroes). Ferdinand Hodler – Aleksandr Deyneka – Neo Rauch deals with the utopian ideal of the ‘Neue Mensch’ (‘new man’) and its history in the 20th century. In the oeuvre of…
New statue depicts late North Korea leader on horseback
By: Jean H. Lee, Associated Press
PYONGYANG (AP).- Coat flying open, reins in hand, Kim Jong Il is depicted astride a galloping horse in a larger-than-life statue unveiled as part of birthday celebrations for the late North Korean leader. The statue is…
ARCOmadrid: One of the most comprehensive international presentations of Dutch art in recent years
MADRID.- From 15 to 19 February, the Netherlands is the guest country for the international contemporary art fair ARCOmadrid 2012. During FOCUS The Netherlands, ARCOmadrid presents the diversity of modern art in the Netherlands. This is the biggest pre…
Portland Museum of Art receives Jenny Holzer painting from Contemporary art collector
PORTLAND, ME.- The Portland Museum of Art has received a painting by internationally known artist Jenny Holzer from contemporary art collector Kevin Longe. The painting entitled Left Hand is currently on view in the Museum’s third floor galleries….
Faith Ringgold’s politically charged 1960s paintings presented at the Spelman College Museum of Fine Art
ATLANTA, GA.- Although Faith Ringgold is best known as the originator of the African-American story quilt revival that began in the 1970s, it is her pointed political paintings of the 1960s that are the focus of “American People, Black Light: Fait…
Chronicles of a Disappearance: Major works by five acclaimed international artists at DHC/ART Foundation
MONTREAL.- DHC/ART Foundation presents a thematic group show titled Chronicles of a Disappearance, bringing together major works by five acclaimed international artists: Philippe Parreno, Taryn Simon, Teresa Margolles, Omer Fast and José Toirac. The e…
Technology and assemblage combine in new Butler Art Museum exhibition
YOUNGSTOWN, OH.- The Butler Institute of American Art, located in Youngstown, hosts an exhibition of new work by Youngstown native and New York City artist, Ron Barron. The exhibition, titled TRASHSCANS, is presented in two installments of thirty works…
Forum Gallery in New York presents Mark Podwal: Sharing the Journey: The Haggadah
NEW YORK, NY.- Forum Gallery presents Sharing The Journey: The Haggadah, an exhibition of new paintings and drawings by Mark Podwal, from February 14 to March 7, 2012. The exhibition celebrates the publication of the new Reform Haggadah of the same ti…