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On a very bright afternoon a beam of light both reflects and refracts between air and glass...
Jeff Wall: Picture for Women by David Campany. It's about a photograph ...
Elimin
“A terrifying late-19th century advertisement for roach poison.”
Via:
www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/gallery/2016/jan/09/prin...
The picture says it all, but here's the translation from the German (if you need it):
"Legally protected
The only safe, cleanest and poison-free product for the complete and permanent destruction of Swabian beetles."
Architects; Niall McLaughlin Architects. 2013.
This building has won many awards and recently received considerable well deserved coverage in the architectural press. This well crafted building sits comfortably in its surroundings, the stunning interior space can not fail to impress anyone entering it.
It’s poetic assembly of structural elements and play of daylight in and around it is memorable.
An excellent appraisal by Rowan Moore from Guardian here.
I just saw last episode of The Flash, where the Flash from Earth-2 tells to Dr. Caitlin Snow that Atlantis already exist in its world and that is a place you would not let... by the way, my last release for this Fantasy Gacha Carnival is inspired in the search of the myth of Atlantis, in a steampunk style ;)
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“Hey! It don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that swing. Do wah, do wah, do wah, do wah, do wah…”
(Swing Kits, 1993)
New releases for Art in Hats and We <3 RP inspired in those years between the World Wars of the 20th Century, when the free thinkers, artists, poets… all them were dancing to the swing…
The Art in Hats will have a black special version of 4 hats, a Hot Jazz one, called “The Black Widow”, made to help to collect funds in support of the American Diabetes Association.
Read more and taxis:
evestudio3d.wordpress.com/2015/11/04/swing-alma-hats-rele...
Exhibition at the National Gallery (London)
Saint Francis of Assisi with Angels by Sandro Botticelli
A tin of Vaseline, bronze, yellow and black in colour.
Height: 13 mm
Diameter: 48 mm
Made by Chesebrough Manufacturing Co Cd, New York, North America, USA. Packed in London, England, UK. 1914 - 18.
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www.guardian.co.uk/artanddesign/gallery/2012/may/11/photo...
"I know a bank where the wild thyme blows,
Where oxlips and the nodding violet grows,
Quite over-canopied with luscious woodbine,
With sweet musk-roses and with eglantine:
There sleeps Titania sometime of the night,
Lull'd in these flowers with dances and delight."
William Shakespeare - 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'
In-camera multiple exposure + torch
Ai Weiwei 艾未未 Sunflower Seeds at the Tate Modern, London - part of the Unilever Series. 12th October 2010 to 2nd May 2011.
See also a related set of CGI / 3D Computer Generated Images based on the work.
The work is made up of 100 million porcelain ceramic sunflower seeds, with the characteristic dark stripes created by individually hand painting a glaze by skilled craft workers in workshops in the Chinese city of Jingdezhen / 景德镇, a region with a very long history of production of quality pottery.
The seeds are grey and white, but the combination of skylight and artificial lighting creates purple and green hues in the shadows.
Visitors could originally walk upon the "field of seeds", but health concerns over the small quantities of airborne ceramic / vitreous dust that might be generated by friction between the seeds resulted in the work being fenced off with a knee high wire rope, and continuous guarding.
Both the public and the artist were not very happy with this arrangement. This being feudal Britain - a nation that has never really (so far) been able to muster up a proper revolution - most people drearily comply with the restrictions. There are occasional unauthorised "pitch invasions". Toddlers and pensioners prepared to ham up a spot of senile dementia are the most likely to get away with it without prosecution. Or just people of high principles prepared to respect the artist's wishes. I bet that Anthony Neil Wedgwood Benn would be game for it...
Ai Weiwei ("Ai" is the family name) needles away at the conflict that arises between China's ferocious economic freedoms and growth, and the restrictions resulting from an authoritarian single party state. He has both been the artistic consultant on the Beijing National (Olympic) Stadium and also endured house arrest and international travel restrictions. On one occasion he was so badly assaulted by the police that he almost died, requiring surgery to attend to internal bleeding from a head injury.
All the same. All different. Sunflower seeds are a traditional chinese snack food. You can offer them to people.
都是一樣的。所有不同。葵花籽是傳統的中華名小吃食品。你可以給的種子作為禮物的人見面時。向他們展示友好。
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Ai Weiwei [Tate Modern]
Ai Weiwei [Wikipedia]
Ai Weiwei assault [The Guardian article]
Architects; Niall McLaughlin Architects. 2013.
This building has won many awards and recently received considerable well deserved coverage in the architectural press. This well crafted building sits comfortably in its surroundings, the stunning interior space can not fail to impress anyone entering it.
It’s poetic assembly of structural elements and play of daylight in and around it is memorable.
An excellent appraisal by Rowan Moore from Guardian here.
On a down note I really don't like anything at all about the new Flickr layout ... on a more positive note some of my images were reviewed on the Guardian website HERE
... to help you restore a priceless Baroque artwork. That was my first thought when I saw this.
Here's the story:
www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2020/jun/22/experts-call...
method
1. Catch pigeon
2. Stuff pigeon into carrier bag
3. Walk away whistling
serves 1
very nice review of this shot and some other work from earlier this year at www.guardian.co.uk/artanddesign/gallery/2013/may/20/photo...
Date: June 2023
Medium: Digital Photomontage
Locations: Los Angeles & Santa Cruz, CA
Dimensions: 15" x 30"
© 2023 Tony DeVarco
Credit: Julia Margaret Cameron (British, born India, 1815 - 1879), photographer [Julia Jackson], 1867 Albumen silver print 27.8 × 22.1 cm (10 15/16 × 8 11/16 in.) The J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, 84.XM.1414.4. Downloaded from the Getty Open Content portal: www.getty.edu/art/collection/object/104G4D
“Mrs. Herbert Duckworth (née Julia Jackson, 1846-1895) was widely regarded as the most attractive of all the daughters born to the Pattle sisters. She was the child of Mia, Julia Margaret Cameron’s youngest sister, and her husband John Jackson, a physician who practiced for twenty-five years in Calcutta. Her beauty prompted several proposals of marriage, most notably from William Holman Hunt and the sculptor Thomas Woolner. She was continually sought after as a model by leading artists of the day: George Frederick Watts drew her often during childhood and painted her portrait in oil in 1874; Edward Burne-Jones used her as the model for the Virgin in his Annunciation (1879), one of the great works of Pre-Raphaelite painting. Cameron photographed her treasured namesake, niece, and godchild repeatedly over the years, creating a corpus of works that are among the finest examples of her work.
In 1867, at the age of twenty-one, Jackson accepted the marriage proposal of Herbert Duckworth (1833-1870), a barrister. Two striking portraits, probably made just prior to her wedding, project an image of heroic womanhood and celebrate her cool, Puritan beauty. Duckworth was widowed in 1870 after only three years of marriage. Mourning the loss of her husband she took up studies on agnosticism and also began to nurse the ill and dying. In this period she came to know Leslie Stephen (1832-1904), an author on the subject of agnosticism and the brother-in-law of her friend Anne Thackeray. After his wife Minnie died in 1875, Stephen and Duckworth grew even closer eventually marrying in 1878.
They went on to have four children including the artist Vanessa Bell and the author Virginia Woolf. Woolf described her mother in the character of Mrs. Ramsay in "To the Lighthouse" (1927): “The Graces assembling seemed to have joined hands in meadows of asphodel to compose that face.” Cameron’s 1872 portrait of Duckworth seems to echo this description with its subtitle, “A Beautiful Vision.”
Adapted from Julian Cox. Julia Margaret Cameron, In Focus: From the J. Paul Getty Museum (Los Angeles: J. Paul Getty Museum, 1996), ©1996 The J. Paul Getty Museum.
"Julia Margaret Cameron: soft-focus photographer with an iron will" by Charlotte Higgins for The Guardian: www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2015/sep/22/julia-margar...
Busker in the underpass - Bristol.
Olympus C-8080. (Bridge camera that is now 6 years old....it's not about the 'gear')
Photo was taken circa 1930's in Germany.
The iconic 'Eisbär' costume varied greatly from the end of WW1 to the 1960's in Germany. Many photos exist of the 'Eisbär' and random people posing in different settings such as the beach.
www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/shortcuts/2015/jul/19/th...
Once again art-critic Brian Sewell made headlines last week by stating in The Guardian that "the two words art and graffiti should never be put together". So do you agree with him? Edit : I forgot to link in the original article www.guardian.co.uk/artanddesign/2009/aug/31/graffiti-art-...
If you think that graffiti can be art, vote "ART"
If you think graffiti can never be art, vote "GRAFFITI"
This is the eighth in a series of photos on which you are invited to voice an opinion. You are allowed one vote each time you comment. I will close the voting and announce the result when I feel like it.
Entrance lobby and ticket hall - Entrance was made via a large wide straicase descending from Newgate Street, now occupied by The Gate.
The Mayfair Ballroom and Concert Hall was one of the most popular venue's in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, later hosting a rock club, which became the largest and longest-running of its kind in Europe. Situated on the corner of Newgate Street and Low Friar Street, it closed in 1999 to make way for a leisure complex, now known as The Gate.
22 November 1961 photographed by Turner's.
Turner’s was established in Newcastle upon Tyne in the early 1900s. It was originally a chemists shop but in 1938 become a photographic dealer. Turners went on to become a prominent photographic and video production company in the North East of England. They had 3 shops in Newcastle city centre, in Pink Lane, Blackett Street and Eldon Square. Turner’s photographic business closed in the 1990s.
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“Actions are sometimes performed in a masterly and most cunning way, while the direction of the actions is deranged and dependent on various morbid impressions - it's like a dream.”
― Fyodor Dostoevsky, Crime and Punishment
very nice review of this shot and some other work from earlier this year at www.guardian.co.uk/artanddesign/gallery/2013/may/20/photo...
Architects; Niall McLaughlin Architects. 2013.
An excellent appraisal by Rowan Moore from Guardian here.
Helen Levitt, New York, c1940. Photograph: © Film Documents LLC Courtesy Galerie Thomas Zander, Cologne
Via:
www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2021/oct/02/helen-levitt...
Welcome to the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA), an iconic destination for contemporary art lovers. This image captures a visitor standing in a spacious gallery, intently observing a large, minimalist painting. The artwork, predominantly blue, commands attention with its bold simplicity. The gallery’s white walls and light wooden floors create a clean, modern backdrop that enhances the visual impact of the art.
Two additional minimalist pieces are visible on the side walls, each featuring subtle grid patterns. The gallery space is thoughtfully designed to encourage quiet reflection and appreciation of the art. In the center of the room, a round, cushioned bench invites visitors to sit and contemplate the artworks at leisure.
The visitor's presence adds a human touch to the scene, emphasizing the personal connection and experience of viewing art. The serene and contemplative atmosphere of the museum offers a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of the city, allowing art enthusiasts to immerse themselves in the beauty and thought-provoking nature of contemporary art.
SFMOMA is renowned for its extensive collection of modern and contemporary artworks, showcasing pieces from prominent artists around the world. This gallery, with its minimalist aesthetic, highlights the museum’s commitment to providing a space where art can be appreciated in a calm and serene environment.
Whether you're a seasoned art aficionado or a casual visitor, SFMOMA offers a unique and enriching cultural experience. The museum’s thoughtful design and diverse collection make it a must-visit destination for anyone interested in the transformative power of art.
Did you liked my short story "Dystopia" turned into underwater 3D stage, in the most pure Bioshock style? Some of my new art nouveau & deco Dystopia pieces used in it are as new releases (plus a gift) at the FC Halloween's round, that opens today. Here showed: DYSTOPIA Rose Window Room Divider.
For a more realistic-looking, activate Advanced Lighting Model in viewer’s graphic options. Colors: black chrome, golden years and cinema noir silver.
Each pack includes:
-A color
-2 sizes:
Original (L) / Vanity table (S)
-2 versions:
With / without Rose Window Eyes Group
OPCIONAL items:
-Divider Room piece
-Rose Window piece
-Crystal Eye piece for pictures (MOD)
-2 Environment lighting suggested (MOD): Halloween and white
-Resizer
100% original mesh design / Dystopia Collection / Materials Enabled / Part of an art installation / Copy
Read more and get the taxi here:
evestudio3d.wordpress.com/2015/10/21/dystopia-rose-window...
Take a photograph of, or representative of, something normally immaterial or invisible. Such as sound, music, air pollution, toxic waste, love…
— Mark Neville
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Wandering around Bristol's Arnolfini Gallery I found myself feeling disconnected and bored with the exhibitions which to my mind were full of lazy fine art cliches. Having picked up the exhibition guide in an attempt to try to engage with the work the boredom turn to frustration as I was greeted by a wall of indecipherable International Art English.
I found myself taking photos of the exhibition in an attempt to try and gain something positive from the experience. Without any conscious decision to do so I ended up taking photos of the wall sockets, AV cables, discarded balloons, the (black) carpet... any common place object that wasn't connected to the artwork itself.
After a while I came to realise what I was actually photographing was a record of my feelings of boredom and frustration with the Arnolfini itself.
“I have had dreams, and I have had nightmares. I overcame the nightmares because of my Dreams” ~Jonas Salk
TREE OF NIGHTMARES
The Tree of Nightmares, inspired in a recurring nightmare, is one of the pieces that will be part of Dystopia’s third episode art installation, coming soon in 2017, here in a Halloween preview for Lost & Found in several versions.
Read the Specs and get the taxi to E.V.E at Lost & Found:
This is a boldly illustrated glass slide featuring a traditional lifeboat and its crew as they triumphantly steer and row through a storm.
The slide is from some time between the late 19th century and early 20th century. It would have been viewed using a magic lantern, an early type of image projector.
This image is part of the Tyne & Wear archives & museums set Our Life-Boat Men.
(Copyright) We're happy for you to share this digital image within the spirit of The Commons. Please cite 'Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums' when reusing. Certain restrictions on high quality reproductions and commercial use of the original physical version apply though; if you're unsure please email adam.bell@twmuseums.org.uk
Tom Wood at the opening of his solo exhibition at the Photographers' Gallery in London. 11 Oct 2012.
thephotographersgallery.org.uk/men-women
www.guardian.co.uk/artanddesign/2012/oct/12/tom-wood-men-...
Primary bar in main suite downstairs facing the dancefloor.
The Mayfair Ballroom and Concert Hall was one of the most popular venue's in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, later hosting a rock club, which became the largest and longest-running of its kind in Europe. Situated on the corner of Newgate Street and Low Friar Street, it closed in 1999 to make way for a leisure complex, now known as The Gate.
22 November 1961 photographed by Turner's.
Turner’s was established in Newcastle upon Tyne in the early 1900s. It was originally a chemists shop but in 1938 become a photographic dealer. Turners went on to become a prominent photographic and video production company in the North East of England. They had 3 shops in Newcastle city centre, in Pink Lane, Blackett Street and Eldon Square. Turner’s photographic business closed in the 1990s.
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(Copyright) We're happy for you to share this digital image within the spirit of The Commons. Please cite 'Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums' when reusing. Certain restrictions on high quality reproductions and commercial use of the original physical version apply though; if you're unsure please email archives@twmuseums.org.uk.
To purchase a hi-res copy please email archives@twmuseums.org.uk quoting the title and reference number.
Part of the Banksy 'Snow' mural in Port Talbot, South Wales. January 2019.
The location of his street art seems as significant as the actual painting itself. Perhaps you can't really separate these things from each other, and if you do, you lose a major part of what it was.
The artwork has now been fenced in and covered in perspex to prevent vandalism, and it has now become a spectator attraction with a steady flow of people coming to peer at it. There is even a security guard on permanent duty to protect it. This has given a new context and meaning to the work.
www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2019/jan/11/wales-in-bid...
part of a series for the Guardian Camera Club March challenge: found objects in the landscape
Reviewed @
www.guardian.co.uk/artanddesign/gallery/2012/apr/05/photo...
I take the point about the lack of context
Tracey Emin / Edvard Munch
The Loneliness of the Soul
www.royalacademy.org.uk/exhibition/tracey-emin-edvard-munch
Tracey Emin on her cancer: 'I will find love. I will have exhibitions. I will enjoy my life. I will'
www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2020/nov/09/tracey-emin-...
Tracey Emin/Edvard Munch: The Loneliness of the Soul review – moments of horror
www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2020/dec/03/tracey-emin-...
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5d Mark ii
Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Jockey Innovation Tower
"Maciej Dakowicz's street photography" in today's Observer.
www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/gallery/2013/oct/20/maci...