Posts Tagged ‘Art’

Art Preview for When Harlem Came to Paris

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

DC Artist, James Terrell is the featured visual artist for When Harlem Came to Paris, presented by LiL So So Productions, which will be held on Saturday, March 10, 2010 at the Alliance Francaise de Washington.

In addition to celebrating the culture and icons of the Harlem Renassiance period, we are also raising funds for the Alliance’s outreach programs for DC Public Schools.

Very soon, you will be able to view several pieces that will be available for bidding on our Virtual Gallery, however, we wanted to give you a “sneak peek” now:

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Don’t envy me (green with envy), acrylic on canvas, 25×28, by James Terrell

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Jelly Roll Morton, acrylic on canvas, 37×31, by James Terrell

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Now she can see clearly Now she can breath (A whole new world), acrylic on canvas, 21×31, by James Terrell

Art Curator Shaq Is His Own Masterpiece

Saturday, February 13th, 2010

Shaquille Oneal
(Photo: Michael Tran/FilmMagic)

By Linda Yablonsky
Published Feb 7, 2010
NYMag.com

Despite holding down a demanding day job, Cleveland Cavaliers center Shaquille O’Neal has published two memoirs, cut six records, acted in seven movies, starred in a reality show, served as a reserve police officer, and studied for a doctorate in “human resource development.” Now he’s curating “Size DOES Matter,” an exhibition opening February 19 at the Flag Art Foundation in Chelsea. Shaq made 66 selections for the show—which features works ranging from the ginormous (Andreas Gursky’s billboard-size photograph Madonna I) to the microscopic (a Shaq portrait by Willard Wigan)—out of over 200 images that founder Glenn Fuhrman and director Stephanie Roach showed him over dinner after a game.

How did you make your choices?

Art is a process of delivering or arranging elements that appeal to the emotions of a person looking at it. It’s what you feel. I picked those things because they were beautiful. The thing about size—if it’s big or small you have to look at it. Because I’m so big you have to look at me. I think of myself as a monument. But sometimes I like to feel small.

Do you ever get time to visit museums?

I used to go a lot with my kids. Donald Trump is a great friend, and he has four or five Picassos on his plane. And that’s where I would look at them. One time, I was at a museum and tried touching a Picasso. You break it, you buy it, they said. I was told it would cost $2 million.

Have you ever tried painting?

No, but I’ve met a lot of artists who wanted to paint me. LeRoy Neiman was one. He did it from a photograph. He made 20,000 copies, and we sold them all. Now I’m working with the greatest artist in the world, Peter Max.

Do you buy art?

I have six kids, and if they ripped something, I’d be devastated. Maybe when they grow up, I’ll buy. I’d like Ron Mueck [whose Untitled: Big Man appears in the show] to do a sculpture of me. I would like to make it twenty feet tall and put it in the middle of a residential neighborhood—make it two stories high and in the head I’d have my office.

You like people looking at you.

Yeah. When I go to New York I like to stand in the street and see what happens. When you look at a painting and try to figure it out—you look at me [the same way]. Everything in the world is art.

Including basketball?

To me, it’s ballet, hip-hop, and kung fu. The ballet is grace, the hip-hop is cool, and the kung fu is kill the opponent.

Read more: Shaquille O’Neal on Curating the ‘Size DOES Matter’ Exhibit at the Flag Art Foundation in Chelsea -- New York Magazine http://nymag.com/news/intelligencer/63658/#ixzz0fQYXCDqu

New Podcast: Vivant Art Collection- Beyond the Legacy of Slavery, the Holocaust & the Haitian Earthquake

Tuesday, February 9th, 2010

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Florcy Morisset of Vivant Art Collection

Welcome to our first podcast for the year 2010!

Authentic Art Visions: The Podcast has made a few changes…one we are now hosting the podcast on another website and two, we are moving to a monthly format. So once a month, you will hear the podcast and it will be featured both on this blog and the new site!

For the month of February, we are talked to Florcy Morisett of Vivant Art Collection, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania about a special and interesting exhibition her gallery is hosting this month entitled Transcending History: Moving Beyond the Legacy of Slavery and the Holocaust . This exhibition is being presented by the Philadelphia-based Idea Coalition showcasing a “fusion of Black and Jewish art exploring the common histories and struggles of these two communities.”

A little about Florcy,…she is a Haitian-American, born in Brooklyn, New York and raised in Queens by her mother alongside her four siblings. Florcy attended Hillcrest-Theatre Arts high school, where her love for all art forms blossomed. After graduating from Duquesne University with a B.A. in Psychology and a minor in Biology, she became a case manager working with drug and alcohol abusers and the disadvantaged. In 2006, Florcy had a desire to become an entrepreneur and made the decision to move to Philadelphia, where her love of art called to her.

In 2006 and 2007, Florcy traveled to Panama and Haiti and where her passion for art lead her to begin collecting Haitian paintings. Florcy became inspired and motivated – immersing herself into the vibrancy and history of Haiti; it was this experience that she wanted to share and bring back to America. In August 2007, Florcy made the decision to open an art gallery, hence Vivant Art Collection opened on November 17, 2007 on Gallery Row in the Historic District of Old City, Philadelphia.

In the past year, Florcy has been featured in several media outlets including the City Paper, the Philadelphia Tribune, art blogs and several radio stations. Her personal mission is to build a bridge between the world of art and the community. To facilitate this, she is active in the community as the Chair of the Idea Coalition Arts Initiative, Fundraising Chair of Urban League of Young Professionals ,member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated the Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. and the Community Development Co-Chair of the Haitian Professionals of Philadelphia, where she has actively and passionately helped to raise funds for Haitian citizens adversely affected by the recent earthquake.

Down load and listen to the conversation here (or the podcast player on the right column of this blog) as we discuss Transcending History as well as her recent efforts for Haiti Earthquake Relief.

Websites mentioned in the podcast:

Vivant Art Collection: http://www.vivantartcollection.com

Idea Coalition: http://www.ideaarts.org

Haitian Professionals of Philadelphia: http://www.hpphilly.org

Many Banks Hoard Treasure Troves of Art

Thursday, October 29th, 2009

The New York Times, 10/26/09

“Many of the world’s biggest banks—and biggest recipients of government bailouts—have some of the largest collections of art. Some of the works, including abstract pieces and old masters, are hanging in hallways or boardrooms. But much of it is packed away in storage. The art owned by financial institutions should get out more—at the least to give the taxpayers, who have been so generous with the financial sector, an aesthetic return. Deutsche Bank is believed to own the largest corporate collection in the world, with some 60,000 pieces of contemporary art. UBS owns 40,000 pieces, and JPMorgan Chase 30,000. Combined, that approaches the [New York] Museum of Modern Art’s trove. Banks have various explanations for their hoarding instincts: lots of walls to cover, clients to impress, corporate identities to build. Or perhaps just some past director was a devoted patron.” 

Read more here.

Here’s A Summary of Art and Framing Tips on DC Fine Art Examiner

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

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As National Art and Framing month comes to a close, we want to draw your attention to number of articles have been posted on the DC Fine Art Examiner column that provide advice and tips on framing your art.  Here they are in case you missed them!

Ten Tips for Framing Artwork

The Benefits of Conservation Framing

Design: What a Difference a Frame Makes

How to Create an Effective Picture Gallery Wall at Home

Check them out and learn how you can enhance the framing of your art!

Why Buy Art? Florcy Morisset of Vivant Art Collection shares her thoughts

Wednesday, October 21st, 2009

 

Why invest in Art? My colleague  Florcy Morisset of Vivant Art Collection on Gallery Row in Philadelphia speaks about the importance of investing in Art. Ms. Morisset was the quest speaker at a recent art showcase in the Philadelphia.

Her top 10 Tips to invest in Art?  Three of them are:

 1.  Aquiring Art Because you like it and it Moves you.

2.  Purchase the Lowest Number in the edition.

3.  Select the most unique or stronger piece!

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On Loan to the White House: Art to Ponder

Wednesday, October 7th, 2009

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Image: William H. Johnson’s “Folk Family” from around 1944 was chosen for the private residence. Courtesy SAAM

With the help of museum curators, First Lady Michelle Obama has chosen 45 pieces of art to grace the walls of the White House private residence and offices.  Check out the Washington Post article here.

Picture the Possibilities: October is National Art & Framing Month!

Friday, October 2nd, 2009

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October is National Art & Framing Month, and thousands of frame shops and art galleries will be celebrating with a variety of special events and programs designed to promote the enjoyment of art as part of daily life.

Founded in 1997, National Art & Framing Month is an opportunity to “Picture the Possibilities” that art and framing can bring to homes, offices, and public spaces.

The National Art & Framing Month Council helps frame shops and galleries develop programs and marketing plans to bring awareness to the value of art and custom framing, especially during the month of October.

Vivian C. Kistler, director of the Council, believes that individual businesses can play a key role in generating interest in the arts. “For the past few decades, budget cuts have forced schools to reduce or even eliminate art programs. It is now more important than ever for frame shops and art galleries to help the public understand and enjoy art.”

Art has been an important part of human society since the earliest scrawlings on cave walls, and picture framing preserves and displays artwork to hang on the walls of homes, offices, and public spaces. National Art & Framing Month shines a spotlight on this essential aspect of our culture.

Once a week, during the month of October, there will be tips and information posted on the DC Fine Art Examiner page to help you make the right decisions in framing your art!  Check in next week for the first tip!

Join us at the 3rd Annual Tranquil Space Foundation Gala

Thursday, September 24th, 2009

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3rd Annual Tranquil Space Foundation Gala
Steptoe and Johnson
1330 Connecticut Avenue
Washington, DC
7-9 pm

Authentic Contemporary Art is helping the Tranquil Space Foundation celebrate their third year of bringing yoga, creativity, and leadership to women and girls around the globe by donating artwork from local women artists for this special fundraiser.

Tickets are $30 and are available at Tranquil Space yoga studios in Arlington, Dupont, and Bethesda and online. Ticket presales end online October 5th. Tickets will be available at the door for $40.

This year’s festivities include:
* Creativity celebration: belly dance performance
* Yoga demonstration
* Second annual TSF Awards for service to women and girls in the areas of creative expression and leadership development.
* Wine reception
* Silent auction
* Gift for first 30 guests

To learn more about the Tranquil Space Foundation and to order tickets for this event, visit tranquilspacefoundation.org.

Art Salon @ Anacostia Art Gallery this Thursday

Monday, September 14th, 2009

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Join the DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities for Art Salon–
a monthly convergence of artists, techies, green-collars, art enthusiasts, bloggers and educators that are creating the momentum for the new era of art.

Art Salon is modeled after the salons of the late 19th century
to inspire and provoke the minds of the creative community.

Art by Corcoran Artreach, THEARC, Jonathan French, Jahi Foster-Bey and Rik Freeman

Music by DJ Adrian Loving

Thursday September 17, 7-9pm

Each month, we gather at a different location.
This month, we converge East of the River @ Anacostia Art Gallery
2806 Bruce Place, SE Washington, DC 20020

Metro: GREEN LINE – Anacostia

COMPLIMENTARY SHUTTLE

@ 6:30 from Dupont Circle on Massachusetts Ave., NW (across from PNC Bank) or 7:00 and 7:30 from Anacostia Metro (GREEN LINE)

Complimentary Shuttle Service provided by U Street Parking
For more info on shuttle locations and to RSVP, contact:
dccahevents@gmail.com

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