Tag: Arts

WASHINGTON D.C. and ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., April 2, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- As the U.S. takes a major step toward reaching a full agreement with Iran over its nuclear program, artist Daniel Edwards has created a 'treason monument,' featuring a bust of Senator Tom Cotton, as a protest to the 'apathy of the American people' regarding the 47 Senate Republicans who sent the unauthorized letter, at Cotton's behest, to Iranian leadership that undermined the U.S. negotiations, to be unveiled later this month by Cory Allen Contemporary Art.

LONG BEACH, Calif., March 30, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) --- Art-In-Relation, in conjunction with the Long Beach Scottish Rite, will present 'Forever Plaid' the musical, about a 1950's quartet of high-school chums who return from the afterlife for one final chance at musical glory.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., March 24, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- San Francisco based artist John Waguespack unveils a new chapter in his creative evolution in 'Channeling the Dionysian,' a solo exhibition at Rocha Art. In his first solo exhibition in over a year, Waguespack's work is inspired by Friedrich Nietzsche's dramatic theory of the 'Dionysian' and 'Apollonian' modes of the human mind.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., March 24, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- San Francisco based artist John Waguespack unveils a new chapter in his creative evolution in 'Channeling the Dionysian,' a solo exhibition at Rocha Art. In his first solo exhibition in over a year, Waguespack's work is inspired by Friedrich Nietzsche's dramatic theory of the 'Dionysian' and 'Apollonian' modes of the human mind.

NEW YORK, N.Y., March 9, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Triad Theater will present the first New York performances of 'Mark Felt, Superstar,' a new musical about Watergate's infamous Deep Throat, with book, music and lyrics by Joshua Rosenblum. Though his name is little known today, Mark Felt was the retired FBI man who revealed in 2005 that he had been Deep Throat, the secret source for journalists Woodward and Bernstein during the Watergate era.

LAGUNA BEACH, Calif., Feb. 10, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Laguna College of Art and Design (LCAD) announced that Mark and Janet Hilbert of The Hilbert Collection donated 'Evening Rendezvous' (Watercolor on Paper, 10 x 14 inches, 1960) by acclaimed California watercolorist Rex Brandt. The iconic watercolor will be part of the college's permanent collection.

LAGUNA BEACH, Calif., Feb. 10, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Laguna College of Art and Design (LCAD) announced that Mark and Janet Hilbert of The Hilbert Collection donated 'Evening Rendezvous' (Watercolor on Paper, 10 x 14 inches, 1960) by acclaimed California watercolorist Rex Brandt. The iconic watercolor will be part of the college's permanent collection.

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. and ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Feb. 5, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A teenage artist's protest against Bill Cosby for misrepresenting his TV characters and their messages is proposed as a nude statue of Cosby's Dr. Cliff Huxtable from 'The Cosby Show' to replace the busts of the legendary performer displayed in front of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Halls of Fame. The Dr. Huxtable sculpture depicted with a saddened Fat Albert, created by young sculptor Rodman Edwards, is being unveiled by Cory Allen Contemporary Art (CACA).

MILL VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 21, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Leading fine art investment company ArteQuesta today announced that urban artist, Evan Skrederstu, has produced an exclusive collection of 12 art prints entitled 'Titanus' for ArteQuesta clients. ArteQuesta helps individuals, families, companies and institutions build investment quality art collections.

ASPEN, Colo., Nov. 7, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- This week, Damian Guillot, owner of Aspen Art Gallery, along with artists and sculptors Mark Yale Harris and James Vilona are making the journey to be featured in the Sculpture Objects Functional Art + Design (SOFA) Fair in Chicago. The Sculpture Objects Functional Art + Design (SOFA) Fair in Chicago is the premier gallery-presented art fair dedicated to three-dimensional art and design.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov. 3, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Tattoos adorn the bodies of 45 million Americans and the phenomenon of ink-on-flesh is now global. One area often overlooked when discussing tattoo art is the contribution of the Chicano community. 'The elevation of the tattoo to the status of art can be directly traced to Chicano culture,' notes Eric Schwartz, director of the feature-length documentary motion picture, 'Tattoo Nation.'

SANTA FE, N.M., Oct. 10, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Art is usually thought to be painted on canvas or carved from granite but on Sunday, November 2, ink-on-flesh will be discussed at the New Mexico History Museum. Making a special appearance to tie-into the celebration of the museum's 'Painting the Divine' exhibition will be Eric Schwartz, director of the alternative lifestyle documentary feature film 'Tattoo Nation.'

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Sept. 23, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- There is plenty of body art on display in 'Tattoo Nation,' the alternative lifestyle documentary feature film from director Eric Schwartz, but none more famous than the one on the chest of actor Danny Trejo. 'It's a beautiful work,' Schwartz states, 'and while it's just one of several dozens of examples of tattoo art on men and women shown throughout the film, it's the one that has become the most famous through Danny's appearances in so many motion pictures.'

MILL VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 11, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Today ArteQuesta announces a new art investment program in its support for veterans and military families. The fine arts investment company believes that every opportunity for the enjoyment of art, including the opportunity for art investment, should be given to those who serve the United States.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Sept. 2, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 'Tattoo Nation' began as a simple series of portrait photography sessions and grew to become an 86-minute exploration of the art of ink-on-flesh by director Eric Schwartz. Now available for streaming or purchase on DVD, 'Tattoo Nation' is emerging as the definitive look at how tattoos went from underground and illegal to mass acceptance and the status of art.

RIVERHEAD, N.Y., Aug. 8, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Fine artist Cindy Walton joins an elite selection group of artists in the 3rd National Juried East End Arts Exhibit, 'The Creative Process.' The Gallery show opens today and runs through Sept. 28, 2014.

CHICAGO, Ill., July 22, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Chicago's Northwest neighborhood, Jefferson Park, plays host to its ever-popular three-day Jeff Fest Arts and Music Festival Friday, July 25 through Sunday, July 27, 2014. The festival boasts two stages for entertainment, The Main Stage and The Summer Arts Stage offering something wonderful for everyone to see, hear and enjoy.

BREA, Calif., June 27, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The California Center of Digital Arts, 590 W. Central Ave. Suite A, announces the opening of a new fine art photography exhibit, 'Elite Athleticism: Beauty, Brawn, and Solitude,' July 11 - July 18, 2014, a thematic exhibition from photographer John Bosma. The Center will host an 'Open to the Public' wine and cheese Artists Reception on July 11 from 6-9 p.m. with an artist talk at 7 p.m.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., June 10, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Contemporary San Francisco artist John Waguespack today announced the launch of a Kickstarter campaign for his latest inspiration, Salvador's Garden upcycled home goods line. The product line includes pillows and blankets - all made from an amazing textile of 100 percent post consumer recycled plastic bottles. The beautiful snow-white fabrics reminded John of a portrait of Dali he painted, which ultimately presented the perfect medium on which to share this new series.