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Artist Molly Larkey’s Art Work and Paintings at the Saatchi Gallery

December 24th, 2009

Molly Larkey’s The Revolutionary playfully incorporates elements of formalist abstraction with its symbolic subject matter. Constructed from a variety of materials, Larkey gives her sculpture a rainbow treatment of brightly coloured paint, each rough hewn component compiling as a topsy-turvy monument, inciting both Modernist art history and hippie psychedelia. With her theatrical assemblage, Larkey frames these disparate ideas as humorously dysfunctional; relating the dynamics of power with the festivity of grass roots endeavour.

BIOGRAPHY

1971

Born Los Angeles.

Lives and works in Brooklyn

SOLO EXHIBITIONS

2007

Project Room, PS1 Contemporary Arts

Center, Long Island City

2004

Webspace @ Artists Space, New York

2003

The End of You Is The Beginning of The End of Me, PS122 Gallery, New York

GROUP EXHIBITIONS

2007

M*A*S*H, curated by Omar Lopez-Chahoud & Amy

Smith-Stewart, New York

Tropical Punch, Jack the Pelican Presents, Brooklyn

2005

LineAge, The Drawing Center, New York, NY

Off My Biscuit, Destroy Your District!, Samson Projects,

Boston

Atomica, Esso Gallery & Lombard-Fried Fine Arts, New

York

Désert de Retz, curated by David Hunt, Audiello Fine Art, New York

2004

Black Milk, Marvelli Gallery, New York

2003

Terrible Beauty, Satelliteâ (a division of Roebling Hall), New York

2001

An Exhibition of Works by Contemporary Women Artists:

Kiki Smith, Cecily Brown, Jane Hammond, Elizabeth Murray, Susan Rothenberg, Molly Larkey, Lisa Yuskavage, Marisol, Bobbie Greenfield Gallery,

Santa Monica

2000

New York Area MFA Exhibition, Hunter College, New York

MFA Thesis Exhibition, Rutgers University, New Brunswick

1999

Size Matters, Gales Gates et al, Brooklyn, NY

Mirror, Mirror On the Screen, Momenta Art Gallery, Williamsburg

The Y2K Solution, Rutgers University, New Brunswick

1996

Incestuous, Threadwaxing Space, New York

Molly Larkey’s The Revolutionary playfully incorporates elements of formalist abstraction with its symbolic subject matter. Constructed from a variety of materials, Larkey gives her sculpture a rainbow treatment of brightly coloured paint, each rough hewn component compiling as a topsy-turvy monument, inciting both Modernist art history and hippie psychedelia.

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RMIT Gallery- A most exciting public art gallery

December 23rd, 2009

Art can stay in your mind long after visiting this gallery. If it doesn’t make you happy it will puzzle or challenge your thoughts. Visit the most vibrant art gallery found at Melbourne, The RMIT Gallery, which often presents unique exhibition programmes of Australian and International Design such as fashion, architecture, fine art, craft, technology and new media, which coincide with floor talks, lectures and discussions. The RMIT Gallery is opened to the public from 11am to 5pm from Mondays to Fridays, Saturdays from 12am to 5pm and is closed on Sundays and holidays. The various exhibitions organized by the gallery will bring various forms of art into the centre stage. Located at 344, Swanston Street, Melbourne the gallery is easy to find as it is diagonally opposite Melbourne Central Railway Station and can be reached by trams. There is limited parking space available at the Gallery. The frequent exhibitions will feature many compelling contemporary artists and their invincible artwork. The most remarkable thing is that admission is free and can be a one way stop for entertainment and delight as well as knowledge on artifacts, some of it based on Australian ethnic groups. The RMIT Gallery is a cultural portal presenting Australian and international design and fashion and architecture, new media and technology. The exhibitions are occasionally conducted on current interests such as sports or world affairs. The RMIT complex also includes a state of the art auditorium where discussions and lectures are organized. The cultural resources available at the gallery will be very helpful for anyone interested in an in-depth study of the indigenous art of Australia. A visit to a spa too may help you rediscover yourself in a similar way as art would. As much as its exotic name promises, Chuan Spa in Melbourne , located at the Langham Hotel conjures thoughts of spirituality and relaxation through its great roster of treatments. It offers numerous types of massages, and treatments including acupressure and hydrotherapy, that typically end in calmed bliss of a luxury Melbourne Spa.

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Art Gallery Promotion

December 22nd, 2009

Art promotion or a gallery exhibition is often a normal event in the art world. The same goes for a studio or gallery promotion. Unlike a one time, spectacle event celebration of an artist’s new visual art, performance art, sculpture or installation collection, an art gallery is a business establishment. Just like any, it needs a marketing plan and promotional programs to gain profit. When a gallery’s potential market is set in a local residential or mixed neighborhood smaller, more affordable print collaterals can create more of a personal and effective connection with customers. Below are some ideas on how to promote an art gallery or studio using small print materials. •    Postcards-Postcards are handy, highly artistic promotional mediums. Materials such as these can be well-received and appreciated, particularly when they feature famous art. Each postcard design can be unique. There is no need to go beyond budget on materials like this.   Online print services today offer cheap postcards printing for bulk orders. What’s more, the design; such as post card dimensions, orientation, finish even paper stock can be customized according to a gallery’s image or concept. Postcards are highly personable and can be mailed as a birthday, anniversary, or thank you gift. •    Catalogs- Printing an art catalog not only serves a means for transmitting information but it is visually stimulating as well. Art catalogs can be given away as gifts for loyal customers. For first time artists and dealers, they can serve as nifty gifts that may increase recall or referral rates. Each catalog can showcase the gallery’s most successful shows, priciest collections, art sales, or it can be kept at the gallery for customer reference on art prizes, specifications, artists and availability. •    Calendars-Art calendars are an effective medium to showcase art, convey information, promote a gallery and serve a pragmatic purpose. Sending them as gifts to customers strengthens personal relationships and customer relations. Calendar prints are easy to design and print with custom or standard options offered by print companies.

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Auckland Art Gallery: Where culture and heritage moulds into marveled art

December 22nd, 2009

Art, a loved skill in both the ancient and modern world, has always beguiled the hearts of many. Auckland, the sunny and beautiful town by the sea is a picturesque sight that is also home to many artists and art enthusiasts. With much love showered towards Arts & Crafts, the Kiwi following is quite large and devoted which is quite evident by the numbers of Art Galleries found in the city. One of these many galleries is the prestigious Auckland Art Gallery or the Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki. Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki was built and established in 1888 and is located in central Auckland. Situated close to Albert             Park, the building’s architecture reflects that of the era. The Auckland Art Gallery however expanded into another building, where the New Gallery is found directly across the road from the Old Gallery, situated close to Albert Park. The Old Gallery which was built in 1887 and was initially Auckland City’s Free Public Library and Municipal building was handed over to the government and opened as a gallery that came to be known as the Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki the following year. The New Gallery which is home to many modern and contemporary pieces was opened in 1995. Being the largest art establishment in the island known to many as The Shaky Isles, the gallery is home to a collection of over 12,500 works of art.   With certain pieces dating as far back to the 13th century, some of these masterpieces are of early Maori portraits, landscapes drawings of the island while some are contemporary art. Some of the major pieces of art include New Zealand art that belongs caters to historic, modern and contemporary categories. With awe-inspiring works from Maori & Pacific Island artists, the Auckland Art Gallery is home to European artworks, sculptures and print collections which date back to 1376. With these dazzling art collections , exhibitions and as well as education programs held throughout the year, there is certainly no better place to take in fine New Zealand art than at the Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki. Take in the wonders of culture and heritage of this beauteous land, by visiting the many tourist attractions along with Auckland Art Gallery whist staying at a hotel in Auckland such as Copthorne Hotel Auckland Harbour City. Situated on the waterfront this Auckland hotel presents comfortable lodgings to discerning guests to ensure a relaxing and peaceful stay.

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National Art Gallery – Discover… Explore… Discern… Relish.

December 20th, 2009

Balai Seni Lukis Negara also known as the National Art Gallery of Malaysia is based in Jalan Temerloh, off Jalan Tun Razak in Kuala Lumpur, and only a stones throw away from the National Theater and the National Library. The National Art Gallery was launched on the 28th of August 1958 by the first Prime Minister of independent Malaysia – Tunku Abdul Rahman, with only 4 artworks to exhibit within its makeshift premises at Malaysia’s first Parliament. Currently the National Art Gallery claims to house more than 2500 masterpieces of artists originating from both local and international arena in its permanent abode, which was officially inaugurated by the premier of Malaysia – Datuk Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohammed. The National Art Gallery boasts of a unique style, blending native motifs harmoniously with contemporary architecture, and claiming to a floor area of 13,000 sq m. The gallery serves as a repository for aesthetic creations and also hosts many events such as art competitions, seminars and workshops for professionals and students alike. In addition the gallery has also set its sights on preserving, developing, exploring as well as experimenting diverse aspects of Malaysian artistry. The gallery is open to you from 10am to 6pm daily, and the entrance is free of charge. You can conveniently arrive there by hiring a taxi or boarding a bus or train from the city of Kuala Lumpur. The National Art Gallery also provides numerous services to the visitors through its sculpture garden, photographic and graphic studio, creative center, library, auditorium, restoration area, outdoor exhibition area, book shop and the cafe. Being under the administration of the Ministry of Culture, Arts and Tourism of Malaysia, the National Art Gallery acts as the official art institution of Malaysia, sustaining and promoting aesthetic awareness among the general public. The National Art Gallery is encircled by shopping malls, museums, parks, memorials and restaurants all located within a 4km radius from the gallery’s premises. You can choose to spend your nights conveniently at a budget hotel in Kuala Lumpur amongst the many hotels dotting the area like Citrus Hotel Kuala Lumpur. These budget hotels of Kuala Lumpur offer various facilities and services making you feel more at home during your stay in this aesthetically rich city.

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White Feather Productions brings Cherokee artist, Donald Vann, to Thunderbird Art Gallery

December 19th, 2009

Donald Vann Celebrating the Holiday Season in Greeley, ColoradoBy Jeannene Bernard      Donald was born and raised near Stilwell, Oklahoma, inside the Cherokee Nation, but it is more than just his Native American heritage he strives to share. He has spent much of his life in nature first camping and hunting with his Grandfather as a young boy, then as an artist studying nature and wildlife up close. Donald draws his greatest inspiration from the earth, sky and the rhythms of nature. His creations have qualities that allow the viewer to share some of the inner facets of the world as he sees it.  Donald was honorably discharged from Fort Hood, Texas in March of 1973. He was so impressed with the surrounding country; he decided to make his home and studio in Austin. This is the studio where most of his visions have been transferred to art. Although his paintings are sold in galleries in several areas of the United States, Donald enjoys going on the road, meeting new people and keeping up with collectors.  When asked what would he like people to know about him, Donald said he has met lots of nice people and all people are important to him. He has had a good life and has been able to share it with loving friends and family. He is thankful for the ability to enjoy the things he is able to do in his life now and hopes to continue for many years to come.  To preview Donald’s art view his website at: www. donaldvann. com or join us on you tube at www. youtube/user/DonaldVann. World-renowned Cherokee Artist, Donald Vann, will be celebrating his 51st year of painting and the holiday season at the Thunderbird Art Gallery in Greeley, Colorado December 12 and 13. Donald, a decorated Vietnam veteran, combines his love for art and his Cherokee heritage, he creates moving images that speak of the Indian way of life and capture the hearts of art collectors worldwide. He was proclaimed, “…one of the best known Indian artists of the twentieth century…” by the Cherokee National Historical Society. The Smithsonian Institution’s Museum of the American Indian honored him with their top painting award for watercolor medium. He has also won first place ribbons in juried competitions at Oklahoma’s Red Earth Exhibit, Colorado Indian Market and National American Indian Arts Exposition.  

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A Visit to Your Local Art Gallery

December 18th, 2009

If you are looking for a way to spend a quiet afternoon doing something new, think about making a visit to a local art gallery. I think you will be glad you did for a lot of reasons. An art gallery is a great place to spend time and to learn. Think about all of the new things you can discover by taking the time to see new exhibits at a local art gallery. You can learn new forms of art or see new examples of the oldest and most well known forms of art. Maybe you can visit an art gallery at a time when the artist will be there to answer questions about their work. There is no better time to feed your curious mind than by talking with an artist. Have you been aspiring to learn a new artistic skill? If so, get yourself to an art gallery as often as you can. Be inspired by the work of those who have done the things you are hoping to do. Take notes, ask questions, see if you can sign up for a class by one of the local artists. There is no better way to become an artist yourself. If supporting local business and economy is important to you, then visiting a local art gallery should be on your list of ways to show support. Let the local artists know that you care about and appreciate the work they do. Remind them that your community would not be the same without their efforts. If you are looking to decorate a spot in your home you can even consider purchasing a piece or two of art from the local art gallery. There is no better way to support the local business than to buy from it. Visiting an art gallery is a great way to get you, your family and your friends out of the rut of doing the same activities for recreation. Next time you have a free afternoon or evening consider passing up the movie theatre or the bookstore and choosing an art gallery instead. There are so many new things to be learned and appreciated. Expand your mind and your interests to include good art. You will never regret developing yourself and your family into people who can recognize and appreciate important elements that reflect your culture. If you are a parent, begin instilling in your children the value of visiting a local art gallery. Help them to learn why art is important to our culture and encourage them to increase the things they care about to include more than just games and movies. Adding a little cultural experience like visiting an art gallery will be good for you and for them. The artist whose work fills the art gallery you love will be the most appreciate person that you decided to visit. So look up an art gallery and plan to make a visit the nextchance you get.

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Art Colleges at Saatchi Gallery

December 17th, 2009

The diversity and versatility of the Saatchi Art Gallery is demonstrated in the large number of colleges that are hosted on the site. Plus, the eclectic nature of Saatchi’s artistic approach to contemporary art is embodied within the cultures and worldviews represented by the diversity of the artistic pool available on the site. This is due to the fact that our open attitude toward universities attracts the most learned and brightest artistic minds around the world. The colleges and universities represented within the pool of academic institutions hosted on this site include some of the most well known and high producing visual and performing arts departments around the world. Such institutions as Yale University, Californian Institute of the Arts and the Academy of Visual Arts in Leipzig are just a few of the plethora of schools whose information regarding artistic opportunities and events is available on the Saatchi Gallery site.

The Saatchi Gallery also links to various colleges that are dedicated to design, fashion, performing arts and architecture. Such schools as Chelsea College of Art and Design in London, and New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology are hosted within the cyber-halls of the Saatchi Gallery. Other well respected artistic institutions hosted include Academy of the Performing Arts in Prague and College of Visual and Performing Arts in North Dartmouth (United States). The variety of colleges and universities also offer a very large number of study paths along which one may travel toward mastery in the arts. To the colleges and universities themselves, the site provides an invaluable networking opportunity, through which the institutions may build relationships that deepen the artistic resources they offer to their students and to the public at large.

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Art Master New York: Mirek Klabal’s Art Gallery is the Perfect Destination to Buy Masterpieces!

December 16th, 2009

You have been searching for that masterpiece by Chagall for a long time and suddenly you find out that the masterpiece is up for sale, what would you do? Go ahead and buy it without giving even a second thought? Well you may just be heading towards disaster if you do not cross check and get more information about the piece of art that you want to buy. For art lovers buying a piece of art is like buying a lifetime possession, so naturally you would want to buy things that are perfect and also the best.
Mirek Klabal is one name in the art world that you can completely bank upon. He is an art master in New York, and can turn out to be the best guide for helping you in buying any thing related to the art world. There are several art masters that work towards helping out art lovers to buy the kind of art they are looking for. Mirek Klabal, the New York based art dealer is of the view that art lovers always buy genuine pieces of art from and not fake ones from a fraud art master.
Mirek Klabal has many art galleries located in New York and has an incredible collection of art masterpieces in these galleries. Art pieces from all prominent artists can be found in his galleries and buying from him is also hassle free. An art master is the source through which anyone can buy great pieces of art and fine arts.
If you are buying from Klabal’s gallery, MK Fine Arts, be sure to check out all his galleries and see what he has in his collection. You may just find exactly what you have wanted to always buy. If you find with Klabal what you wanted to buy, nothing can be better than this. You can be rest assured that you will get the best at the most appropriate price.
It may be very common for you to find an art master who has an incredible collection of art pieces, but he is not willing to buy or share anything with other art lovers. Mirek Klabal is a completely different person in this regard and simply loves to indulge all art lovers. He does not believe in hoarding and hiding away his collection from art lovers. Rather he believes in displaying and sharing his collection with one and all. So if you find that he has the piece of art that you have so desperately wanted to buy, you can get it from him without any hassles.
Being an art master in New York, buying, collecting and selling arts and fine art is not the only thing Mirek Klabal is involved with. He likes helping out people in distress and consequently does whatever he has in his capacity to help out people in any kind of suffering. He is one art master who strives to be different from the rest of the horde and has in fact been very successful in doing this.

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Plymouth City Museum & Art Gallery – rediscover humanity

December 15th, 2009

Plymouth – a city enriched with charisma, heritage and historical pride – is based in Devon County towards the South West of England. And its city center – Drake Circus – is a shoppers’ delight, with merchandise bearing the names of UK’s crème de la crème brands. It is in this thriving area that Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery resides. With the funds donated by the Scottish Andrew Carnegie, this museum was built by Thornely and Rooke, featuring the Edwardian Baroque style. After the ravaging caused by ‘The Blitz’ the museum’s interior was revamped in 1954. Inaugurated in 1910, the museum boasts of a fascinating repository comprising over 150,000 natural history specimens, numerous prehistoric artifacts dating back to Bronze Age, 750 easel paintings, over 3,000 water-color paintings and drawings, around 7,000 fine prints and quite a few sculptures. This mammoth collection is divided into genres such as fine art, decorative art, human history (archeology and world cultures) and natural history. The museum is opened from Tuesdays to Fridays from 10:00am to 5. 30pm and on Mondays, Saturdays and bank holidays from 10:00am to 5:00pm. Admission is free for all. There are 10 permanent galleries, such as ‘Bringing the World to Plymouth’, ‘Ancient Egypt’, ‘Uncovered’, ‘Plymouth: Port and Place’ and ‘Explore Nature’ nestled in the ground floor; whilst first floor houses ‘Atrium Gallery’, ‘Artists of St Ives and the South West’, ‘Beryl Cook Tribute Wall’, ‘The China Connection’ and ‘The Cottonian Collection’. The famous Cottonian Collection was acquired by the museum in 1916. It originally belonged to William Cotton and after his demise was preserved at the Proprietary Library since 1863. The collection features popular local artists works like; Sir Joshua Reynolds (1723-1792), James Northcote (1746-1831), Samuel Prout (1783-1852), Charles Locke Eastlake (1836-1906) and Benjamin Robert Haydon (1786-1846). The museum hosts many educational events and workshops for all ages, along with research facilities in addition to providing various amenities for the disabled. For accommodations in Plymouth, from B&B to guest houses and even star class hotels, you will find a wide range of Plymouth hotels to suit your budget, needs and tastes. Any Plymouth accommodation facilitates a host of conveniences and attentive service to make your stay in Plymouth quite memorable and pleasurable.

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