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 …
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…
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…
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…
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, 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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
