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Another week has flown by so here are another ten picks from what is happening in local art. 1. Franklin Art Works NexTen Benefit: Franklin Artworks turns ten years old with a benefit celebration and auction on Saturday November 7th from 7pm to 11pm. The auction features an impressive lineup of 40 local, national and international artists including Uta Barth, [...]
(on behalf of Emily Hanson) The Red Detachment of Women: Art in the Throes of Change “One of the most powerful and moving ballets from the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution. Instead of weak, fragile women dressed in fluttery tutus, women were depicted in military uniforms with rifles. Instead of frail motions, women had strong arms and [...]
As attested by the remarkably choreographed festivities at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, the Chinese know how to party—and nothing was spared for the recent celebration of the People’s Republic of China 60th Anniversary party on October 1, with special attention paid to showcasing military strength. This momentous occasion marks the longest Communist party rule in [...]
Dan Graham and his retrospective got robbed of the “Artist of the Year” and “Solo Show of the Year” awards at last night’s First Annual Art Awards, a glitzy and somewhat tongue-in-cheek affair at the Guggenheim in New York. Here in Minneapolis, however, Graham delighted everyone at yesterday’s media preview for Dan Graham: Beyond, offering [...]
“I traced out that Morandi drawing … Traced that son of a bitch out on a blank piece of paper, and I said, ‘There’s the artwork.’ ” Who says curators aren’t badasses? Read, via Greg.org,a brief yet fascinating account of curatorial license by the legendary Walter Hopps—all with the noblest of goals in mind: to [...]
Mirror, Mirror Art project Hello, I’m Alanna, the new Family Programs intern, assisting with Free First Saturday. I’ll be posting periodically on events relating to Raising Creative Kids, as seen from my behind-the-scenes perspective in the Education and Community Programs Department. For my first blogging assignment I decided to sit down with Ilene Krug Mojsilov, The [...]
This interview with Robert Simmon was originally published in Task Newsletter #2. How does one prove the Earth is round? In February of 1966, during an acid trip on a rooftop in San Francisco, Stewart Brand began contemplating the curvature of the Earth. The horizon sloped away from him on either side, buildings refused to stand [...]
Minneapolis-based Northern Lights.mn has announced the second year of Ar(ists) on the Verge: Northern Lights announces a second round of Art(ists) on the Verge commissions (AOV2). AOV2 is an intensive, mentor-based fellowship program for 5 Minnesota-based, emerging artists or artist groups working experimentally at the intersection of art, technology, and digital culture with a focus on [...]
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Q & A with Kristin Makholm, new director of the Minnesota Museum of American Art
Date: December 31, 6:00 pm
by: Jimmy Longoria
Hola Kristin, last week I returned from a visit to Chicago. I attended a community meeting at the National Museum of Mexican Art. The topic was the preservation of contemporary public murals. Chicago has an extensive history in community murals. The presenters of the meeting did a great job of presenting the possibility of gathering national funds to support the work. I had a pleasant talk with a Development officer after the meeting. When I came back to Minnesota I was surprised to hear of the cuts in the arts over at Minneapolis City government. I have been thinking that as your board wrestles with the challenge of coming up with a compelling case statement for funding if you might not consider what Intermedia has realized it must do: merger. It might a good idea for you to consider merging service goals to find a competitive mission. Take into consideration that Target funded in a very big way the Chicano Show. Although the leadership has changed-they motivation has not-that population group keeps growing. Let me share something with you-the community at this meeting kept asking for a way to save the art of the muralists, not just in the Pilsen area but nationally. They pointed out that although the walls themselves could not most times be saved- could the images in a new medium be created and stored for people to see? Think about it. The WaWa has a new direction in art, young gallery visitors-young art lovers and it must aim at your central goal of american art if it will be able to fend off the MIA with it's expanded MAEP. Just being a regional baby artists venue may not be enough to get you the \endowments\ you will need to attract the operations money that will keep whatever door you will get to open. Just a thought. your friendly muralista coyote
Big cuts in arts coverage at City Pages
Date: December 31, 6:00 pm
by: Jimmy Longoria
Ah the dia de los muertos has a habit making look for souls. It sad that only writers write about writers dying in their souls. But let me say this; there are a few of us painters who read. We to see what the "words" can provide for amplification of the observation of truth. Tragically it does't sell papers. I read once that Billy H. employed poets and cartoonists to reach out to the common man(women did most of the reading, still do). But it took burning theaters, social masterpieces and great personalities to sell the nickel rags. It is interesting to see the news on my laptop, with sixth block ads twisting the stories that catch my eye. I think nothing is as new as the old answer in a new wrapper. But then again what do I know painting on walls on broken down buildings for one dollar? Art goes on in a strange sorta way while all of those who wrote about it seem to not understand. People still open their eyes, ask the driver to stop the bus and look at the painting on the wall. No gallery needed, no guards and best of all no critics. Perhaps it is a good thing the paper pulpits are crumbling-but mankind being as he is will bring back the critics-if not maybe the coyote will,.....
TEN: This Week in Local Art
Date: December 31, 6:00 pm
by: Jimmy Longoria
sun shine paint flowing art invisible words gleaming art dying a poe-m in ten
The Walworth Farce: “a blend of the hilarious and horrifying”
Date: December 31, 6:00 pm
by: Hilarious Joker
The more I read it, the more it impresses me. I don’t know how I ever worked without hilarious and funny things in our life, Life would be so much easier especially when there's a jokes here and there. Being funny is nice because a lot of serious people are lacking with this kind of behavior that is why they are much look older. I would like to thank you for your outstanding blog post. Keep it up! Awesome!
TEN: This Week in Local Art
Date: December 31, 6:00 pm
by: Clemento
I liked it. So much useful material. I read with great interest.
Spaceship Earth: The Image Archive of NASA’s Earth Observatory
Date: December 31, 6:00 pm
by: museum_blogs
<p>Walker: Spaceship Earth: The Image Archive of NASA’s Earth Observatory: This interview with Robert Simmon was originally <a href="http://url4.eu/h2NX" rel="nofollow">http://url4.eu/h2NX</a></p> <p><i>This comment was originally posted on <a href="http://twitter.com/museum_blogs/statuses/5402774913" rel="nofollow">Twitter</a></i></p>
Lawrence Weiner / Walker Moleskine notebook
Date: December 31, 6:00 pm
by: ипотпал
Woow :D
Bits & Pieces: Curatorial Edition
Date: December 31, 6:00 pm
by: walkerartcenter
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The Making of the November Free First Saturday art activity
Date: December 31, 6:00 pm
by: GregnSteveLive
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The Making of the November Free First Saturday art activity
Date: December 31, 6:00 pm
by: Ashley
I'm anxious to see the exhibition and children's responses to Graham's work as seen through this fun project. Thanks Ilene and Alanna!
The Making of the November Free First Saturday art activity
Date: December 31, 6:00 pm
by: walkerartcenter
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Lawrence Weiner / Walker Moleskine notebook
Date: December 31, 6:00 pm
by: designfeast
<p>Designed by @walkerartcenter, Moleskine notebook <a href="http://bit.ly/Vgqsf" rel="nofollow">http://bit.ly/Vgqsf</a> inspired by the typographic work of Conceptual Artist Lawrence Weiner</p> <p><i>This comment was originally posted on <a href="http://twitter.com/designfeast/statuses/5123065311" rel="nofollow">Twitter</a></i></p>
30 years ago: William Burroughs at the Walker
Date: December 31, 6:00 pm
by: mailshopweb
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30 years ago: William Burroughs at the Walker
Date: December 31, 6:00 pm
by: Dlove03
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30 years ago: William Burroughs at the Walker
Date: December 31, 6:00 pm
by: elaineong
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10: The week in local art and other bits of interest
Date: December 31, 6:00 pm
by: Paul
Er, tomorrow, I mean.
30 years ago: William Burroughs at the Walker
Date: December 31, 6:00 pm
by: walkerartcenter
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10: The week in local art and other bits of interest
Date: December 31, 6:00 pm
by: Paul
Hey Scott. Looks like you've got a bad link/month for the MAEP meeting: <a href="http://www.mnartists.org/article.do?rid=245976" rel="nofollow">it's this Saturday, Oct. 24</a>.
10: The week in local art and other bits of interest
Date: December 31, 6:00 pm
by: Julie Caniglia
The thing about cliches applies: "Tired formats" are tired because they *work*. I ADORE Amy Sillman! Thanks for posting about her presence in our state, even if I'm not likely to make it to Mankato.
Spaceship Earth: The Image Archive of NASA’s Earth Observatory
Date: December 31, 6:00 pm
by: Ray Rolfe
Yep. That's familiar.