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An Exhibition of 3 fresh new artists who deal with street culture at the Nasher Museum of Art.
The artists in “Street Level” explore the ways that cultural territories are defined and space is transformed in urban environments. For Bradford, Cordova and Rhode the streets of Los Angeles, Lima, Miami, New York, Cape Town, Johannesburg and Berlin act as sources of inspiration. They share a common interest in found materials and artistic gestures such as sneakers thrown over a telephone wire, stripping cars, spontaneous shrines and piles of discarded objects, that help build a gritty foundation for their art.
Street Level is the first show at the Nasher Museum to be organized by curator of contemporary art Trevor Schoonmaker.

http://www.nasher.duke.edu

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The wall painting is an easy task but painting art in an artistic look gives more value and meaning to the room. The wall art was performed by many artists with their own meaning and appearance. The walls were painted with images, nature scenery and many images which had inner meaning in it. The wall art makes the entire room to look beautiful and amazing. the popularity of wall art is growing tremendously that are applied in homes, offices and many road side walls that makes the appearance of the place very elegant and beautiful.
The canvas art is used to add more reality in the pictures or art done. The canvas art is done on the walls and in many captured images that gives a painted look to the images. The walls with canvas print makes it look extremely graceful and so highlighted which captures everybody attention.
The field of interior decoration is growing vastly which pulls many artistic people. They love to see their rooms and walls decorated with very different paint and art. The canvas print gives such a richer look and a clarity that makes everybody to admire it. The quality of canvas print is very good and it’s highly secured giving a lifetime guarantee.
The wall art and canvas art is becoming extremely popular in the market today. The results have shown that many Americans spent 50 billion dollars to buy the decorative things like mirror, wall shelves, and such things. Many people are demanding for arts that can raise the beauty of their house and gives meaning to the walls. As the demands increases people opt for arts that are of contemporary styles. They ask for very different styles of art that not only adds beauty to their rooms but also enhances their tastes of art and life.
Some of the wall décor that are usually done are: different graphic figures, giclee print, stylish mirrors, framed prints, designer canvas. Whatever room we decorate we should choose the art that suits the room as well as reflects the meaning of the art. The art done will speak for itself because the high quality techniques used in canvas print will produce a look that will be admired by all.
The trend of wall art is growing rapidly, people decorate based on the occasions of the houses and thus the art reflects the room’s mood. The amount spent on the decorations of the wall is very reasonable it is based on the size of the room and the furniture  we have. The decorations done should also suit the placement of the furniture and other interior things which should not hide the beauty of the wall art. The appearance of the art gives us much pleasure and will catch everybody’s attention towards it. The color and art chosen should not spoil the mood when a person lives. It should make the members living in the home to feel comfortable and relaxed when they enter the room.

Raj Singhania
http://www.articlesbase.com/visual-art-articles/decorate-your-house-walls-with-wall-art-736876.html

Abstract art 2007-2008

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Up and coming Los Angeles based contemporary artist Mark Bradford will layer a myriad of global issues and urban sprawl into massive works of art this spring at the Cincinnati Art Museum. Three of his most recent collages are showcased in the special exhibition Maps & Manifests: New Work by Mark Bradford on view March 1 through May 25.

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40 years: Kaldor Public Art Projects

2009 is the 40th anniversary of Christo’s wrapping of Little Bay. It was the very first John Kaldor project and over the years the artists and curators Kaldor brought to Australia marked the most ambitious exposure of Australian audiences to international contemporary art. This exhibition and catalogue celebrates this history and launches its next phase.

2 October 2009 – 14 February 2010

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Metal wall art and sculptures have become somewhat of a fashion statement. They make individuals take notice and they make quite an impression no matter where they are hung. They are a unique visual enchantment and are as aesthetic and alluring as a painting. These brilliant structures inspire, delight, energize and uplift ones mood.

Skilled artists and craftsman work and create these pieces spending hours welding and shaping the bits of metal to create the final master piece. The metals can be bent, flexed, melted and hammered to create art work that you will be proud to display. Whatever sculpture you choose is certain to leave any viewer with a lasting impression.

These works of art can be for indoor or outdoor use. You can find them in modern, contemporary and abstract designs. They can be mounted on any wall in any room. Available in many colors, sizes and shapes, the consumer has a wide variety to choose from. Many companies offer to produce sculptures custom made with your own ideas and designs. Their unique characteristics allow them to add depth and dimension rather than a flat surface.

Many different metals are used to make these sculptures. Copper, brass, iron, wire, aluminum and stainless steel are just a few examples. Copper is one of the prettiest metals that offer versatility and will allow you to appreciate metal wall art indoors or outdoors. Copper has the ability to change color naturally and can be offered in a rainbow of colors. It comes in different thicknesses and can be sculptured to minute details. Copper can also be molded and textured in many ways creating unusual textures.

Brass is a metal that consists of both copper and zinc. Bronze is a metal that consists of copper and tin. Bronze alloys have the very desirable property of expanding slightly just before they set, thus filling the finest details of the mold. Brass sculptures can retain their color indefinitely if properly protected with the appropriate finish. The variety of surface finishes and colors available in brass is one more expression of the metals almost endless variety.

Iron is the most abundant metal and steel is the best known alloy of iron. Steel is very stable and durable because of its weight and metal characteristics. It is a versatile metal and very good for outdoor use. The metal is treated with linseed oil and turpentine mixture to preserve them.

Metal wall art and sculptures are wall decor that you will not find in every home. This will give you the added flair and uniqueness to show off your personal style. This piece will become an extension of you and be an inspiration for others. It seems to express without the use of words and the object gives the viewer inspiration.

Gazing upon metal wall art, these look more expensive than they actually are. This form of art will allow you to enjoy high quality art without breaking the bank. This art is extremely durable, easy to maintain, striking in its appearance and always looks brand new. Metal is also not likely to break such as other material like glass or clay. Some metals are heavy, so it would be wise to purchase mounting hardware that is rated for twice the weight of the piece being mounted.

Before you choose your wall art, select a theme as well as architectural style. You should also decide what wall you will hang this on. Large metal wall decor accents make for an inviting foyer decor, while small wall fragments can add an inviting ambiance to an otherwise plain wall. One option is to take several small pieces and group them together or you may want a larger piece and make this the focal point of the room. Abstract, geometric, flowers, trees, leaves and mirrors with decorative fringes seem to be in high demand.

Metal wall art and sculptures help tie together the entire look and feel of a room. They exhume elegance, beauty, charm and fun all at the same time. When guests arrive, it will be a conversation starter. This wonderful accessory will bring your family together. With its distinct style and grace, this work of art will ultimately give you pleasure for many years to come.

Barbara Tobiasz
http://www.articlesbase.com/home-improvement-articles/metal-wall-art-and-sculptures-expression-without-words-685082.html

I wanted to do a project with smooth flowing lines.

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“Painting relates to both art and life. Neither can be made. (I try to act in that gap between the two.)”
– Robert Rauschenberg, 1959

Elegy for Robert Rauschenberg is an homage to an artist who was my personal hero, and my nemesis, in my student years. He was my hero because of the infallibility of his touch, and the constancy of his ability to invent and re-invent the potency and power of visual art — to push the boundaries of what art could be. He was my nemesis because I saw him as pure genius and his every gesture as perfection — conditions that were not, I thought, possible for others to attain. But my joy and delight in his work continued and my pleasure in talking with him from time to time over the years was enormous.

Curated by Paul Schimmel, Robert Rauchenberg: Combines was shown in early 2006 at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. On seeing it there, and upon learning that there were no plans to film it, I asked Bob for permission to do so at the next venue, The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles.

This elegy is dedicated to the memory of Robert Rauschenberg (1925-2008) and to the memory of his friendship with my late husband, Earle Brown (1926-2002), whose music has been intertwined and juxtaposed here with images of the glorious Combines.

Susan Sollins-Brown
Executive Director
Art21

Elegy for Robert Rauschenberg has been created from footage filmed by Art21 at The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles during the 2006 exhibition of Robert Rauschenberg: Combines. Among the works seen in whole or in part are Minutiae (1954); Interview (1955); Monogram (1955-59); Canyon (1959); Gift for Apollo (1959); Black Market (1961); Empire II (1961); Pantomime (1961); Ace (1962); and Gold Standard (1964). The video is set to music composed by Earle Brown who, along with Rauschenberg, was a member of a small group of friends in the 1950s that included John Cage, Merce Cunningham, Morton Feldman, Jasper Johns, and Christian Wolff, among others. In the spirit of that long-ago friendship, and in the collaborative spirit of that time and group, excerpts from the following works by Brown have been selected and collaged, with permission of The Earle Brown Music Foundation, for this video: Music for Violin, Cello, & Piano (1952); Octet I (1953); Folio and 4 Systems (1954); String Quartet (1965); New Piece (1971); and Special Events (1999).

VIDEO | Producer: Susan Sollins. Camera: Bob Elfstrom. Sound: Ray Day. Editor: Lizzie Donahue. Special thanks to Robert Rauschenberg’s Studio and David White; Paul Schimmel and The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles; The Earle Brown Music Foundation and Thomas Fichter.

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http://www.vernissage.tv | 13th edition of the international fair for contemporary art, Art Forum Berlin. First look at the fair on September 23, 2009. With new directors, the international fair for contemporary art, Art Forum Berlin, performs a restart. The 13th edition features some 130 international galleries. For the first time, the fair is open to a limited number of galleries who present art since 1960. With this expansion, Art Forum Berlin wants to become more varied and even more attractive for the visitors.
More info: http://vernissage.tv/blog/2009/09/25/art-forum-berlin-2009/

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