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Note: This post is dedicated to my very good friend, Lamont Wright.
The following is a list of Art events for the month of September 2011. This list will contain some of the same events as last month, as they are ongoing.
The goal is to be as diversified as possible, different regions, different cultures, different mediums and media. So, please, send over any events that you may know of, so they can be considered for the next calendar.
Note: The following events are listed in order of “end date.”
Pascale Marthine Tayou
June 18 – September 11, 2011
Mudam Luxembourg Museum, Luxembourg
This is an exhibit of the art of Pascale Marthine Tayou. Mr. Tayou comes to us from Cameroon, Africa, and creates the expressions of his life as “an explorer” (his words). There is an interesting article about him in “Art in America.” Also, check out samples of his art at his web site.
The Art Books of Henri Matisse
May 26 – September 25, 2011
Chester Beatty Library * Dublin Castle, Dublin, Ireland
The multi-talented Henri Matisse has also given the world some expressions in the form of art books. This event exhibits four of his most infamous books.
Click here to visit Henri Matisse’s website.
Material Worlds
July 28 – September 30, 2011
Sotheby’s at Sudeley Castle, London, Great Britain
This outdoor exhibition displays the artistic excellence of about eleven talented artists and their creations made out of unique materials.
Click here to read more and find the listing of some of the artists featured.
Tim Burton Exhibit
May 29 – October 31, 2011
Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), Los Angeles, CA, USA
This exhibit displays the artistic talents of Tim Burton, drawings, paintings, photographs, storyboards, moving images, and more!
Click here to visit Tim Burton’s website.
Human Currents
July 22 – November 13, 2011
The Rubin Museum of Art, New York City, NY, USA
In the early 21st century, there was a pilgrimage in India which amassed the largest group of people in one place. Talented photographer, Hannes Schmid, captured images and this exhibition is a presentation of these images of the greatest form of art, humans.
Click here to visit Hannes Schmid’s website.
The Forbidden City at the Louvre – Emperors of China and Kings of France
September 29, 2011 – January 9, 2012
The Louvre (Richelieu Wing), Paris, France
The Louvre will be exhibiting treasures from the Yuan Dynasty in China, art collections of the Emperors, as well as art related to the history between France and China. Should be an interesting opportunity to view the discovered art of The Forbidden City Palace.
Fabled Journeys in Asian Art: East Asia
July 16, 2011 – January 22, 2012
The Trammell and Margaret Crow Collection, Dallas, TX, USA
In keeping with the other exhibitions at this venue, the East Asia exhibit displays art inspired by Chinese culture, as well as a look into the expressions of women, and the cultural influences of Japan.
Click here to read more and find the listing of some of the artists featured.
As always, if you have an art show or art event that you would like to share, please let us know. Feel free to comment on this post for consideration for the global art calendar.
The following is a list of Art events for the month of August 2011. This list doesn’t even begin to be considered for the label, “exhaustive.” It is intended to be a starting point for a monthly listing of events around the world. In many cases, these events are ongoing showings, and in some cases there are more than one event at the same venue, and I have only posted one random event from the venue, to get you going.
Please feel free to send me event notifications from your area to be considered for the next list.
I have to say, in my attempt to find art shows or events around-the-world, I was very pleased to find some interesting shows that crossed global regions. I look forward to finding more gems like this in future posts!
Note: The following events are listed in order of “end date.”
Uptown Art Fair
August 5 – 7, 2011
Uptown Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN USA
Diversified collection of art from around the world in this city, in the area named after its urban appeal, “Uptown” Minneapolis.
Click here to read more and find the listing of some of the artists featured.
Diego Rivera: Murals Under The Stars
August 7, 2011
Museum of Latin American Art, Long Beach, CA USA
This exhibition is part of the “Murals Under the Stars” series and features the artistic talents of Diego Rivera.
Click here to visit Diego Rivera’s website.
The Drawings of Jules Feiffer
July 9 – August 14, 2011
World Financial Center Courtyard Gallery, New York City, NY, USA
The Pulitzer price-winning cartoonist, Jules Feiffer, is featured in this exhibition, with samples of his cartoons, watercolors, and more, focusing, in this exhibition, on the “Dancer” cartoons.
Click here to visit Jules Feiffer website.
Jose Clemente Orozco: Murals Under The Stars
August 14, 2011
Museum of Latin American Art, Long Beach, CA USA
This exhibition is part of the “Murals Under the Stars” series and features the artistic talents of Jose Clemente Orozco.
Click here to visit Jose Clemente Orozco’s website.
JAPANCONGO
July 8 – August 20, 2011
Garage Center for Contemporary Culture, Moscow, Russia
This is an exhibition of art from Africa and Japan, in a unique, artistic presentation by Carsten Höller. The pieces for this exhibit are part of the collection belonging to Jean Pigozzi.
Click here to read more and find the listing of some of the artists featured.
The Art Books of Henri Matisse
May 26 – September 25, 2011
Chester Beatty Library * Dublin Castle, Dublin, Ireland
The multi-talented Henri Matisse has also given the world some expressions in the form of art books. This event exhibits four of his most infamous books.
Click here to visit Henri Matisse’s website.
Material Worlds
July 28 – September 30, 2011
Sotheby’s at Sudeley Castle, London, Great Britain
This outdoor exhibition displays the artistic excellence of about eleven talented artists and their creations made out of unique materials.
Click here to read more and find the listing of some of the artists featured.
Tim Burton Exhibit
May 29 – October 31, 2011
Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), Los Angeles, CA, USA
This exhibit displays the artistic talents of Tim Burton, drawings, paintings, photographs, storyboards, moving images, and more!
Click here to visit Tim Burton’s website.
Human Currents
July 22 – November 13, 2011
The Rubin Museum of Art, New York City, NY, USA
In the early 21st century, there was a pilgrimage in India which amassed the largest group of people in one place. Talented photographer, Hannes Schmid, captured images and this exhibition is a presentation of these images of the greatest form of art, humans.
Click here to visit Hannes Schmid’s website.
Fabled Journeys in Asian Art: East Asia
July 16, 2011 – January 22, 2012
The Trammell and Margaret Crow Collection, Dallas, TX, USA
In keeping with the other exhibitions at this venue, the East Asia exhibit displays art inspired by Chinese culture, as well as a look into the expressions of women, and the cultural influences of Japan.
Click here to read more and find the listing of some of the artists featured.
As always, if you have an art show or art event that you would like to share, please let us know. Feel free to comment on this post for consideration for the global art calendar.
Marla Martensen’s Diary of a Beverly Hills Matchmaker takes us on a wild ride through the Los Angeles dating scene, where the women are always beautiful, at least on the outside and the men are always wealthy, although not always rich in personality.
Struggling to get her writing career up and running, she must still tackle the sometimes outlandish demands of her out-of-touch clients while trying to keep her own life together. She is learning how to juggle two careers and a Latin husband that feels she isn’t quite “domestic” enough.
Marla Martenson, author of Excuse Me Your Soul Mate is Waiting and Good Date, Bad Date, once again leads the reader on a hilarious romp behind the scenes of L.A. dating and what it really means to play matchmaker. As Marla hobnobs with celebrities and safely navigates around one too many over grown egos, she can’t help but look in the mirror and wonder about herself.
Take this email Marla receives as an appetizer to the main course of craziness, humor and honesty that awaits just beyond the cover of Diary of a Beverly Hills Matchmaker:
Hi Marla,
Michelle was a fascinating person. I loved talking with her and had a nice time. But unfortunately I was not attracted to her. She is very pretty, had gorgeous green eyes, and her smile lit up the room but she is awfully flat-chested. I hope that doesn’t make me a shallow person, but flat-chested just wont do.
Jerry
In spite of the shallowness of some of her clients, Marla has introduced numerous couples who have meaningful, serious relationships; many ending in marriage. She says, “So I am serving a beautiful purpose. Is there anything in the world that can be more worthy than helping soul mates find their way to one another? To find love? To have someone to experience the world, life, family, and even with whom to grow old? How could I ever accomplish anything more important than that?’
With this book, Marla has given the reader a chance to laugh, cry and even hope that there truly is love out there, if only we are willing to do the work and look with both our eyes and our hearts. What a great summer read!
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