Month: December 2011

Brian Henson Speaks at MOMI

Last Sunday night, I had the pleasure of hearing Brian Henson, award-winning director, producer, and puppeteer, talk at the Museum of the Moving Image about the evolution of puppetry. The talk was part of the current exhibit entitled Jim Henson’s Fanstastic World. This exhibit, which includes special Henson-created screenings, will be at MOMI until January…

Abe’s Penny and Abe’s Peanut December Release

Poems by Jay Baron Nicorvo paired with images by Matthea Harvey for Abe’s Penny Instructions in Chocolate Making by the design team Mary & Matt for Abe’s PeanutFrom Abe’s Penny comes a poem by Jay Baron Nicorvo, formerly of the Council of Literary Magazines and Presses [clmp] and now of Western Michigan University, where he’s…

Sections: New Work by Hugh Crawford

Opening reception on December 15, 2011 from 6-9 p.m. at The Old Stone House Hugh Crawford’s photographic tangles of rose bushes, ocean waves, the banks of the Gowanus Canal, architecture, and trees reify the tension between detail closely observed and panoramic vista intrinsic to the act of seeing. Created in the Autumn of 2011, the…

Artist Profile: Helene Mukhtar

My paintings celebrate the resilience and strength of the human spirit. I am inspired by street, urban and popular art. My work is animated with cartoon-style drawings, symbols, collage, animal and human shapes. I strive towards the use of minimal, bold brush strokes. The forms are expressive and colorful yet simple, offering just a hint…

Leisure at 319 Scholes

Leisure: Grounded in the belief that art is the best way to navigate the potential of networked culture, we aim to cultivate challenging and experiential modes of engaging with new media. Leisure is an ongoing social exchange exploring electronic music, visual performances, installations and spectacle. 319 Scholes supports digital arts and experimentation through exhibitions, lectures,…

Dumbo Arts Center is hosting a Pop-Up Holiday Art Sale!

Dumbo Arts Center (DAC) is hosting a Pop-Up Holiday Art Sale! Prices starting as low as $30! Dumbo Arts Center is pleased to present our 2011 Holiday Pop Up Sale, featuring more than 50 artists selling art affordably priced, with special selections by each artist at $30! 50% of sales benefit DAC and the creation…

VUU II at K&K Gallery

The Vuu Collective, an online platform for emerging artists, is proud to present VUU II—a showcase of visual works from the Summer/Fall 2011 collection. Highlighting fine art and photography from up-and-coming international talent, VUU II will be featured at K&K Gallery in Brooklyn from December 10 through December 18. Vuu invites you to join the…