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Light Years: Conceptual Art and the Photograph, 1964–1977

By mavenness | January 16, 2012

Light Years: Conceptual Art and the Photograph, 1964–1977 runs December 13, 2011–March 11, 2012 at The Art Institute of Chicago.  The exhibit explores the movement of photography into the mainstream of contemporary art.  More than 140 works are on display by 57 artists, including Bruce Nauman, John Baldessari, and Sol LeWitt. via AIC. image: John [...]

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The Booooooom x Adobe Remake Photo Project

By mavenness | December 22, 2011

“Composition With Red, Blue and Yellow” remake by Katie Jackson “Composition With Red, Blue and Yellow” by Mondrian   This is a project developed by Booooooom and Adobe where participants remake famous works of art using photography.  See more at the link below! via BOOOOOOOM.

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Andrew Bird and Ian Schneller’s Sonic Arboretum at MCA Chicago

By mavenness | December 19, 2011

Andrew Bird (composer/violinist) and Ian Schneller’s (sculptor/instrument-maker) Sonic Arboretum exhibit runs December 6-31, 2012 at the MCA Chicago.  The exhibit is a collection of horned speakers that are installed in the MCA’s atrium to “create a unique sound garden.” On December 21 and 22, Andrew Bird will perform in the space while visitors explore the [...]

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DAMIEN HIRST: The Complete Spot Paintings 1986-2011

By mavenness | December 16, 2011

British artist Damien Hirst will be exhibiting his famous spot paintings worldwide across all 11 Gagosian Gallery locations.  DAMIEN HIRST: The Complete Spot Paintings 1986-2011 will be on exhibit from January 12-February 18, 2012. Hirst’s retrospective is set to open at Tate Modern in London in April 2012. image via NYT.

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Banksy – Cardinal Sin

By mavenness | December 15, 2011

Banksy unveiled his latest sculpture, ”Cardinal Sin” at the Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool.  The piece is a replica of an 18th century stone bust, its face pixelated with bathroom tile.  “Cardinal Sin” appears to be a commentary on the alleged sexual abuse scandals in the Catholic church. via Liverpool Echo.

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Thomas Gathman

By mavenness | December 13, 2011

Thomas Gathman is an abstract expressionist from Chicago, IL.  He studied painting at the Chicago Academy of Fine Art under Gustav Likan.  His work is included in many prestigious private and corporate collections. image via plastolux.

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