Some cool visual art images:
Free seamless graphic pattern for Friday, 24 July 2009
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Image by bonojerry
A grey and white motif, visual jazz improvisation…
Gwen Lux, American sculptor and designer, 1908-1986, in her studio
Image by Smithsonian Institution
Description: Gwen Lux was a sculptor, designer, lecturer, writer and teacher. Her sculptures combined abstraction and realism, and were usually constructed from polyester resin concrete and metals. She taught sculpture at the Arts & Crafts Society of Detroit.
Creator/Photographer: Peter A. Juley & Son
Medium: Black and white photographic print
Dimensions: 8 in x 10 in
Culture: American
Persistent URL: http://photography.si.edu/SearchImage.aspx?id=5832
Repository: Smithsonian American Art Museum, Photograph Archives
Collection: Peter A. Juley & Son Collection – The Peter A. Juley & Son Collection is comprised of 127,000 black-and-white photographic negatives documenting the works of more than 11,000 American artists. Throughout its long history, from 1896 to 1975, the Juley firm served as the largest and most respected fine arts photography firm in New York. The Juley Collection, acquired by the Smithsonian American Art Museum in 1975, constitutes a unique visual record of American art sometimes providing the only photographic documentation of altered, damaged, or lost works. Included in the collection are over 4,700 photographic portraits of artists.
Accession number: J0001886
Starting a pour
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Image by bettlebrox
Mass Art’s Spring 2009 Iron Pour.
www.eworksfestival.com/index.php?page=events/4_10
The Iron Pour has a strong history at Massachusetts College of Art, beginning as a fundraiser for the Metals Department, it has grown into a celebration of art, music, and performance. Recently, the Iron Corps., the group that organizes the event, has been working in conjunction with Eventworks, who will be kicking off their annual Art Festival. This spring, we will be invoking themes of outer space and the explosive demise of stars and planets . Aside from the spectacular sculptural performances by the Iron Corps. , activities will include face painting, fire dancing, visual shows, and four musical acts throughout the course of the night.
