Archive for 'public art'
Google’s Art Project
Wow, I wish I had Google to help with *my* art projects. They’re really good! Check out how they not only let you virtually stroll the halls of some of the world’s greatest museums, you can even linger in your favorite room as long as you like. I just got finished revisiting the Art of [...]
Posted: February 1st, 2011 under artists, public art.
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Live Painting in Oslo
Ole F Hvidsten gives us a heads up on an event in Oslo on June 25th, where he’ll be painting live: Awesome poster by Alexander Horne, check out the event on Facebook if you’re in the area.
Posted: June 15th, 2010 under artists, events and openings, public art.
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adidas campaign: illustrations of famous global football stars
This one comes from Art Director, Nadja Lossgott from TBWA Hunt Lascaris, Johannesburg. On the streets of Africa, from Cape Town to Kinshasa, from Lagos to Mombasa, the true measure of fame is having a haircut named after you on a barbershop sign. The streets are full of ‘The Obama’, ‘The Oprah’ and ‘The Denzel.’ [...]
Posted: May 20th, 2009 under design, public art.
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Every Day in May
A 24hr. head start! Élena Nazarro writes: “I’m starting up “Every Day In May” again, where I (and others who join in) are committing to paint/sew/write/create for 31 straight days. We’d love to have you join, especially if you think you need a kickstart. Goodness knows I do!” More info at her blog, French Toast [...]
Posted: April 30th, 2009 under artists, celebrate, contests/projects, everyday art, public art, the art of living.
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Add-Art, and art ads on IF
Are you tired of ads on websites blinking and flashing their consumerist message into your brain as you just try to find the actual information on the page? Add-Art is an awesome project from the folks at Eyebeam that might just be the best answer to online advertising that I’ve seen yet*. “Add-Art is a [...]
Posted: July 28th, 2008 under artists, public art.
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Another Side of Orphan Works, please
Ellen Million breaks down U.S. Copyright Law and traces the history of the Orphan Works bill (with handy link citations) to help clear up some misperceptions on existing copyright law and the new proposal. Found via this BoingBoing entry about an article by the Electronic Frontier Foundation (who support the Orphan Works legislation) in a [...]
Posted: May 22nd, 2008 under everyday art, news, public art.
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Public in Portsmouth
Susan Schwake is another veteran IF’er in the news of late: The City of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Cultural Commission‘s very-cool Overnight Art program chose her as one of the artists for this summer’s public installations. Susan’s Dialog is a BIG window banner that makes finding a spot in the Portsmouth parking garage a little more [...]
Posted: May 20th, 2008 under artists, celebrate, everyday art, public art.
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