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The State of Design - International Speakers Announced
State of Design
Current research reveals 8% of Australian businesses use design services; in the UK it is 68%. This event offers both the design industry and the broader business community an opportunity to collaborate, utilise resources and improve the statistics.
Facilitated by Oliver Freeman, director of the Neville Freeman Agency, DESIGN CAPITAL’s program has been strategically designed to build a picture, across six diverse yet connected themes, of where Victoria sits in a competitive world, while also predicting new trajectories for design led business from Victoria. Continue…
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Post-Communism and Visual Culture
2 responses - Posted 07.24.08
What happens to a country’s visual culture when it moves from Soviet communism to post-Soviet liberalization? A pathbreaking exhibition in the former Soviet Central Asian republic of Kyrgyzstan, Epoxa (‘Epoch’) grapples with this question. It presents the republic’s initial independence years, 1991-2005, under the rule of the country’s first post-independence president, Askar Akaev. The Akaev era was brought ... continue -
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2 responses - Posted 07.11.08
Many, many people have asked about the availability of the wordpress theme/design used here at ArtCulture.com. Art Culture has always eventually provided its unique designs to the public, for a fair affordable fee. First there was Modicus Remix, then Magazine News, and now introducing News Plus. News Plus is available through Zidalgo.com, our future outlet for all the wordpress themes Art ... continue -
Bristol’s Compass of Mystery Festival
no responses - Posted 07.09.08
Bristol-based cultural events organization, Compass Film takes this year's festival of cinema and arts in a new and mysterious direction… Inhabiting a space at the top of Mivart St. Studios, Easton, Bristol, The Compass of Mystery Festival will transform the venue into a world of creativity, bringing the South-West an exciting month of film, poetry, visual art and theater. Culminating ... continue -
Artistic Baggage
no responses - Posted 06.23.08
Don’t judge a purse by its cover. No, that’s not a typo; we are talking about purses here…and book covers. It should be no surprise that the most well-read city in the nation is home to a designer who managed to turn books into handbags. Mary Lydia Ryan a Seattleite for the past 19 years has inventively created a brand ... continue -
An Odd But Elegant Process
no responses - Posted 06.18.08
After brewing a cup of tea, we hardly even consider the possibilities of a used tea bag before we toss it in the trash. In general, little thought is given to what we discard and any alternate uses it may posses. Although a majority of us don’t ponder prior to tossing, one exemplary artist, Tilla Kuenzli, showcases her ... continue -
A Brief Evolutionary History of John Waters
2 responses - Posted 06.12.08
“When I was a young, ‘art’ meant dirty.”—John Waters John Waters is a man of many hats. Well, I have never seen John Waters in a hat, so perhaps it would be more appropriate to say that John Waters is a man of many coats. There is the special coat he used to steal records during ... continue -
Another Man’s Trash….
1 response - Posted 06.06.08
Sustainability is slowly becoming a part of all aspects of our lives. From organic cotton tees, to reusable shopping totes, to hybrid cars; there are very few parts left untouched by the “green” market. Now, we are even seeing eco-consciousness in the works of artists. Although some creations make a statement about our impact on the world, others ... continue
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DMY Berlin: International Design Festival Berlin
no responses - Posted 03.19.08
What was once an exhibition to showcase young and experimental designers, has now turned into a full-on festival. DMY Berlin is a collective of artists and designers who like to break out of the ordinary and this year they are turning their annual design exhibition into an international festival. This year's ...continue
no responses - Posted 03.19.08
What was once an exhibition to showcase young and experimental designers, has now turned into a full-on festival. DMY Berlin is a collective of artists and designers who like to break out of the ordinary and this year they are turning their annual design exhibition into an international festival. This year's ...continue
THE STATE OF DESIGN 2008, Victoria’s Design Festival
no responses - Posted 03.18.08
THE STATE OF DESIGN 2008, Victoria’s Design Festival July 16th – July 24th 2008 Forget the design you think you know. The State of Design Festival is Victoria’s peak design event and the 2008 Festival in July will offer local and international conversations on design. Under one Festival umbrella, the best local designers will ...continue
no responses - Posted 03.18.08
THE STATE OF DESIGN 2008, Victoria’s Design Festival July 16th – July 24th 2008 Forget the design you think you know. The State of Design Festival is Victoria’s peak design event and the 2008 Festival in July will offer local and international conversations on design. Under one Festival umbrella, the best local designers will ...continue
7 Decades of Man Ray in Paris
no responses - Posted 03.06.08
Parisians and visitors to the French capital have the chance to take advantage of the interesting show at the Pinacotheque de Paris, completely dedicated to American-born artist Man Ray. One of the fathers of surrealism and dadaism, Man Ray is remembered for his work that often verged on the ridiculous. Born ...continue
no responses - Posted 03.06.08
Parisians and visitors to the French capital have the chance to take advantage of the interesting show at the Pinacotheque de Paris, completely dedicated to American-born artist Man Ray. One of the fathers of surrealism and dadaism, Man Ray is remembered for his work that often verged on the ridiculous. Born ...continue
¡Cuba! Art and History from 1868 to Today in Montreal
1 response - Posted 02.22.08
With Fidel Castro's recent resignation announcement, the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts ¡Cuba! Art and History from 1868 to Today couldn't come at a more interesting time. The United States imposed embargo on Cuba in 1963 cut off US-Cuba political relations and strained even the ones on a more personal ...continue
1 response - Posted 02.22.08
With Fidel Castro's recent resignation announcement, the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts ¡Cuba! Art and History from 1868 to Today couldn't come at a more interesting time. The United States imposed embargo on Cuba in 1963 cut off US-Cuba political relations and strained even the ones on a more personal ...continue
Stockholm’s Furniture Fair
no responses - Posted 02.05.08
In a city known for its chic and sleek Scandinavian design, it is no surprise that Stockholm hosts a cutting edge furniture fair full of new and creative designs. The Stockholm Furniture Fair kicks off tomorrow, and if you are in the area, there is no excuse for not stopping ...continue
no responses - Posted 02.05.08
In a city known for its chic and sleek Scandinavian design, it is no surprise that Stockholm hosts a cutting edge furniture fair full of new and creative designs. The Stockholm Furniture Fair kicks off tomorrow, and if you are in the area, there is no excuse for not stopping ...continue
Colbert at the Smithsonian? Close enough.
1 response - Posted 01.22.08
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History turned down Stephen Colbert's efforts to have his image displayed. But the National Portrait Gallery, famous for its portraits of the presidents but also home to unique portrayals of athletes, hip-hop artists and Hollywood stars, welcomed the idea. The line outside the bathroom at ...continue
1 response - Posted 01.22.08
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History turned down Stephen Colbert's efforts to have his image displayed. But the National Portrait Gallery, famous for its portraits of the presidents but also home to unique portrayals of athletes, hip-hop artists and Hollywood stars, welcomed the idea. The line outside the bathroom at ...continue
On-going exhibition on Buddhist Art.
1 response - Posted 01.21.08
There is a special exhibition on rare, Buddhist artifacts. The name of this event is “On The Nalanda Trail: Buddhism in India, China And Southeast Asia.” The venue is the Asian Civilizations Museum, in Singapore. This unique show runs from November 2, 2007 – March 23, ...continue
1 response - Posted 01.21.08
There is a special exhibition on rare, Buddhist artifacts. The name of this event is “On The Nalanda Trail: Buddhism in India, China And Southeast Asia.” The venue is the Asian Civilizations Museum, in Singapore. This unique show runs from November 2, 2007 – March 23, ...continue
Beach Impeach 4
2 responses - Posted 10.05.07
The fourth execution of San Francisco's "Beach Impeach" rally is set to happen on Oct. 7th at 11 A.M. at the Berkley Marina. Approximately 1500 people in support of impeaching George Bush and Dick Cheney will be spelling out 'IMPEACH!' in 120-foot lettering. The photographers for the rally will ...continue
2 responses - Posted 10.05.07
The fourth execution of San Francisco's "Beach Impeach" rally is set to happen on Oct. 7th at 11 A.M. at the Berkley Marina. Approximately 1500 people in support of impeaching George Bush and Dick Cheney will be spelling out 'IMPEACH!' in 120-foot lettering. The photographers for the rally will ...continue
The Burning Man - Take 2
3 responses - Posted 09.03.07
The anticipation finally ended in Black Rock City as the 40-foot wooden figure know as 'The Man' went up in flames late Saturday evening to mark the culmination of the 22nd annual Burning Man counter-culture arts festival in the Black Rock Desert. Many of this years attendees were concerned they ...continue
3 responses - Posted 09.03.07
The anticipation finally ended in Black Rock City as the 40-foot wooden figure know as 'The Man' went up in flames late Saturday evening to mark the culmination of the 22nd annual Burning Man counter-culture arts festival in the Black Rock Desert. Many of this years attendees were concerned they ...continue
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