LONDON (AP).- A cake made from bricks and a big blue bird are among six artworks unveiled Thursday as finalists for a coveted place alongside Adm. Horatio Nelson in London’s Trafalgar Square. The square’s “fourth plinth” is one of the city’s major show…
Joslyn Art Museum Celebrates a Contemporary American Sculptor
OMAHA, NE.- Opening August 7 in Joslyn Art Museum’s contemporary galleries is an exhibition celebrating Albert Paley’s diverse and significant body of work, his virtuosity as a monumental sculptor, and the completion and dedication of Odyssey…
‘American Gothic’ Public Art Sculpture to Tower Over Other Exhibits at State Fair
INDIANAPOLIS, IN.- A 25-foot-tall sculpture inspired by Grant Wood’s iconic painting “American Gothic will stand guard in Dow AgroSciences Celebration Park during the Great Indiana State Fair, Aug. 6 – 22. “God Bless America,” …
‘American Gothic’ Public Art Sculpture to Tower Over Other Exhibits at State Fair
INDIANAPOLIS, IN.- A 25-foot-tall sculpture inspired by Grant Wood’s iconic painting “American Gothic will stand guard in Dow AgroSciences Celebration Park during the Great Indiana State Fair, Aug. 6 – 22. “God Bless America,” …
Chicagoland Artists Sought for Major New Competition
CHICAGO, IL.- Chicago Loop Alliance and Chicago Artists’ Coalition will transform the Loop into an interactive, multi-venue public art exhibition with the inaugural Art Loop Open, October 15 – 29, 2010, and Chicagoland’s diverse and tale…
Shortlist Announced for New Fourth Plinth Commission
LONDON.- The shortlist of artists for the next commission to go on the Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar Square was announced today. The artists are Allora & Calzadilla, Elmgreen & Dragset, Katharina Fritsch, Brian Griffiths, Hew Locke and Mariele Neudecker. …
PAFA Announces Claes Oldenburg Sculpture Commission for Lenfest Plaza
PHILADELPHIA< PA.- The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) has commissioned world-renowned artist Claes Oldenburg to create a new public artwork for its Lenfest Plaza. The design consists of a 53 foot high sculpture in the form of a paintbrush…
Coastal Town to Be Transformed by Six Contemporary Artists
LONDON.- Launching in September 2010, Wonders of Weston will feature artworks by six internationally renowned contemporary artists: Ruth Claxton, Tim Etchells, Lara Favaretto, Tania Kovats in association with landscape architects Grant Associates, raum…
Art Gallery of NSW on iTunes Connects with People All Around the World
SYDNEY.- Today the Art Gallery of New South Wales announced the provision of free access to a selection of rich educational content for life-long learners, students and people interested in knowing more about Sydney’s premier gallery. To date this…
Architect Charles Gwathmey’s Last Major Museum Completed at The Crocker
SACRAMENTO, CA.- The Crocker Art Museum has
completed construction of a 125,000-square-foot expansion designed by Gwathmey
Siegel & Associates Architects (GSAA). Opening to the public on October 10,
2010, the Teel Family Pavilion will mo…