Art News and Exhibits Roundup
Art News That Caught My Eye:
1. Eddie Boros, East Village Artist, died on Friday, April 27. Best remembered for his soaring "toy tower" sculpture at the 6th Street and Avenue B Community Garden.
Read the full article here.
2. The completely rennovated Greek and Roman Galleries reopened at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on April 20th. Can't wait to see this!
3. Tsimshian Tribe Snubs Art Show of Their Cultural Artifacts. At the Royal BC Museum this past weekend, the opening ceremony of Treasures of the Tsimshian from the Dundas Collection was snubbed by the Tsimshian Tribe, whose works and arts it celebrated, claiming that they were, basically, robbed of their heritage and traditional ceremonial items.
Full article here.
Exhibits and Shows I'm Interested In Seeing:
1. Venice and the Islamic World, 828–1797. At the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The exhibition focuses on why a large number of Venetian artworks, especially decorative artworks, were influenced by the Islamic world and its art. Until July 8, 2007.
2. Off the Map at the National Museum of the American Indian in New York. This exhibit intrigues me because all the paintings are by young artists Native American background working today. Their ideas and depictions of the relationship of people to "land" looks strong and vibrant. Running until September 3, 2007.
3. The King Tut Exhibit at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia.
I mean, come on! Who doesn't love mummies, boy kings and golden chairs? Until September 30, 2007.
4. Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art Festival. June 23 and 24, 2007 at the Puck Building in NYC. a display of the variety and energy and artistry of cartoon artists, with lectures and panel discussions. I bought several comic books put out by independent artists and hope to pick up a few more again this year.
5. The Dr. Jean Claude Cholet Chess Collection. This collection is currently open for viewing at Christie's Auction House, prior to its sale by the famous auction house on May 2nd.
I don't know why I love them, since the only person who could play chess worse than I do, is someone who has never heard of the game, but I've always been fascinated by chess and game sets. It may have been the influence of Harriet Vane and Lord Peter Whimsey in Gaudy Night. To prove his love for Harriet, Lord Peter buys her an antique chess set. Since the average estimate of these little gems runs between 1000-1500 pounds ($2000 -- 3000), it is fortunate for me that this pre-sale exhibit is in London, meaning my money will stay in my penny jar.
