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    INVISIBLE BORDERS TRANS AFRICAN PHOTOGRAPHY INITIATIVE at the NEW MUSEUM of NEW YORK - AS PART OF THE EXHIBITION “THE UNGOVERNABLES” - FEBRUARY 7th through APRIL 22nd, 2012!
    Jan 29
    INVISIBLE BORDERS TRANS AFRICAN PHOTOGRAPHY INITIATIVE at the NEW MUSEUM of NEW YORK - AS PART OF THE EXHIBITION “THE UNGOVERNABLES” - FEBRUARY 7th through APRIL 22nd, 2012!

    Artist: Matthew Purvis “The Hysterical Male”

    Where: EEL Gallery, 1 Spadina Crescent, Toronto

    When: Feb. 1-17

    Reception: Feb. 1 5-7pm

    Gallery hours: M-W 12-5pm

    “The Hysterical Male” is the first solo exhibition by Matthew Purvis. Featuring photographs and sculptural pieces, the works explore issues of masculinity and but also seek to re-evaluate some of the aesthetic prejudices of modern art. Composed of fourteen distinct stations and more than forty elements, these aspects interact and play off each other in conflicting ways. Couched in styles that bridge classicism with folk art, the show smudges the distinctions between images and objects using the naked male body as a starting point.

    Jan 27
    Artist: Matthew Purvis “The Hysterical Male” Where: EEL Gallery, 1 Spadina Crescent, Toronto When: Feb. 1-17 Reception: Feb. 1 5-7pm Gallery hours: M-W 12-5pm “The Hysterical Male” is the first solo exhibition by Matthew Purvis. Featuring photographs and sculptural pieces, the works explore issues of masculinity and but also seek to re-evaluate some of the aesthetic prejudices of modern art. Composed of fourteen distinct stations and more than forty elements, these aspects interact and play off each other in conflicting ways. Couched in styles that bridge classicism with folk art, the show smudges the distinctions between images and objects using the naked male body as a starting point.

    MEDIA ADVISORY

     

    The Artist Project Celebrates Five Years of Supporting New & Emerging Artists

     

    (Toronto, January 16, 2012) From seasoned collectors and first time art buyers, to gallerists and interior designers, The Artist Project offers visitors a rare opportunity to meet and purchase work directly from Canadian and international artists. This face-to-face approach allows patrons to experience the thrill of discovering new talent and take home a great story along with their artwork. Special features such as Art Chats, the Untapped Emerging Artist Competition and expert-led tours also give visitors an insider’s view on new trends in the art world.

     

    This March, The Artist Project marks its fifth anniversary with yet another exciting show featuring original works by a juried selection of over 200 independent contemporary artists. The fair has grown dramatically through the years – from 90 to over 200 artists, and more than 12,000 visitors are expected to attend in 2012.  For four days (March 1-4, 2012), artists from a variety of geographic and creative backgrounds will converge and connect with patrons looking to get a glimpse of tomorrow’s Art Stars.

     

    WHAT’S ON AT TAP:

     

    Opening Night Preview Party Thursday, March 1, 7-10 PM (restricted19+) – Be among the first to view and purchase original works of art from top independent contemporary artists. Enjoy a decadent evening of art, music, and treats! A portion of the ticket proceeds from the Opening Night Party will be donated to the Canadian Art Foundation. For media passes, please RSVP to Sheryl So at sso@artcom.ca.

     

    Untapped Emerging Artist Competition – 17 of the best up-and-coming emerging artists will be invited to participate in this special exhibition for FREE. Visitors are asked to vote for their favourite Emerging Artist and the winner will be awarded a free booth in the Main Section for 2013!

     

    Installation Alley – Explore large-scale sculpture, conceptual art, and installations from the country’s most exciting emerging artists!

     

    The Energy Competition – Every artist in the show will have the opportunity to create a piece in their medium based on this year’s theme: energy. Winners will be selected by a panel of judges and awarded cash prizes. There is also a People’s Choice Award!

     

    “Take-12 SONY Studio” – TAP is pleased to welcome back SONY as the creator of the brand NEW “Take-12 SONY Studio” featuring the SONY A77 Translucent Mirror Camera, which takes 12 shots per second. This year, five photographers will use this revolutionary camera to develop exciting works. Editions will be available for purchase at the show.

     

    “Artists-at-Work” Presented by SONY – With the help of SONY’s latest camcorder, which features a built-in projector, five artists will document their artistic practices, their studios and techniques. The videos will be projected in the form of an installation in the “Artists-at-Work presented by SONY” feature space. 

    ART CHATS Series – Features a variety of engaging and inspiring seminars hosted by leading art and design experts. This year, the series features topics such as The Art Detectives by writer Joshua Knelman and an artist panel hosted by Canadian Art editor Richard Rhodes.

     

    Art Walks – Docents take visitors on an informative exploration of the show where they will meet the artists and ask the questions that visitors never think to ask! Art Walks are complimentary with admission and last approximately 30 minutes.

     

    Event Details

     

    WHEN: March 1 – 4, 2012

    WHERE: Queen Elizabeth Building, Exhibition Place - 180 Princes’ Blvd | Toronto, ON

    Come by: TTC, GO, or car (Paid Parking on-site)–MAP

     

    DETAILS: Admission:  $14 (adults) | $10 (seniors / students)

    Free: Children 12 years of age or under

    Free Re-Admission

    $25 Opening Night Preview (open to 19 + years of age)

    ONLINE DISCOUNTS ON TICKETS

     

    About The Artist Project:

    The Artist Project is a meeting ground for artists, art collectors, dealers and enthusiasts and produced by MMPI. As one of the largest trade show producers in the world, MMPI is committed to the continued development and enhancement of the art world through collaboration and partnership. As international purveyors of fine art, craft, and design exhibitions, our experienced staff of art fair coordinators are credited with Art Chicago™, Volta, The Armory Show, and NEXT. MMPI Canada is also responsible for Art Toronto, the One of a Kind Shows, Interior Design Show and IIDEX/NeoCon Canada.

     

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    For media inquiries and accreditation, please contact:

    Sheryl So | sso@artscom.ca| 416-966-3421 ext. 206

    For tickets / info about the show, visit: www.theartistprojecttoronto.com 

     
    Jan 19
    MEDIA ADVISORY   The Artist Project Celebrates Five Years of Supporting New & Emerging Artists   (Toronto, January 16, 2012) From seasoned collectors and first time art buyers, to gallerists and interior designers, The Artist Project offers visitors a rare opportunity to meet and purchase work directly from Canadian and international artists. This face-to-face approach allows patrons to experience the thrill of discovering new talent and take home a great story along with their artwork. Special features such as Art Chats, the Untapped Emerging Artist Competition and expert-led tours also give visitors an insider’s view on new trends in the art world.   This March, The Artist Project marks its fifth anniversary with yet another exciting show featuring original works by a juried selection of over 200 independent contemporary artists. The fair has grown dramatically through the years – from 90 to over 200 artists, and more than 12,000 visitors are expected to attend in 2012.  For four days (March 1-4, 2012), artists from a variety of geographic and creative backgrounds will converge and connect with patrons looking to get a glimpse of tomorrow’s Art Stars.   WHAT’S ON AT TAP:   Opening Night Preview Party Thursday, March 1, 7-10 PM (restricted19+) – Be among the first to view and purchase original works of art from top independent contemporary artists. Enjoy a decadent evening of art, music, and treats! A portion of the ticket proceeds from the Opening Night Party will be donated to the Canadian Art Foundation. For media passes, please RSVP to Sheryl So at sso@artcom.ca.   Untapped Emerging Artist Competition – 17 of the best up-and-coming emerging artists will be invited to participate in this special exhibition for FREE. Visitors are asked to vote for their favourite Emerging Artist and the winner will be awarded a free booth in the Main Section for 2013!   Installation Alley – Explore large-scale sculpture, conceptual art, and installations from the country’s most exciting emerging artists!   The Energy Competition – Every artist in the show will have the opportunity to create a piece in their medium based on this year’s theme: energy. Winners will be selected by a panel of judges and awarded cash prizes. There is also a People’s Choice Award!   “Take-12 SONY Studio” – TAP is pleased to welcome back SONY as the creator of the brand NEW “Take-12 SONY Studio” featuring the SONY A77 Translucent Mirror Camera, which takes 12 shots per second. This year, five photographers will use this revolutionary camera to develop exciting works. Editions will be available for purchase at the show.   “Artists-at-Work” Presented by SONY – With the help of SONY’s latest camcorder, which features a built-in projector, five artists will document their artistic practices, their studios and techniques. The videos will be projected in the form of an installation in the “Artists-at-Work presented by SONY” feature space.  ART CHATS Series – Features a variety of engaging and inspiring seminars hosted by leading art and design experts. This year, the series features topics such as The Art Detectives by writer Joshua Knelman and an artist panel hosted by Canadian Art editor Richard Rhodes.   Art Walks – Docents take visitors on an informative exploration of the show where they will meet the artists and ask the questions that visitors never think to ask! Art Walks are complimentary with admission and last approximately 30 minutes.   Event Details   WHEN: March 1 – 4, 2012 WHERE: Queen Elizabeth Building, Exhibition Place - 180 Princes’ Blvd | Toronto, ON Come by: TTC, GO, or car (Paid Parking on-site)–MAP   DETAILS: Admission:  $14 (adults) | $10 (seniors / students) Free: Children 12 years of age or under Free Re-Admission $25 Opening Night Preview (open to 19 + years of age) ONLINE DISCOUNTS ON TICKETS   About The Artist Project: The Artist Project is a meeting ground for artists, art collectors, dealers and enthusiasts and produced by MMPI. As one of the largest trade show producers in the world, MMPI is committed to the continued development and enhancement of the art world through collaboration and partnership. As international purveyors of fine art, craft, and design exhibitions, our experienced staff of art fair coordinators are credited with Art Chicago™, Volta, The Armory Show, and NEXT. MMPI Canada is also responsible for Art Toronto, the One of a Kind Shows, Interior Design Show and IIDEX/NeoCon Canada.   -30-   For media inquiries and accreditation, please contact: Sheryl So | sso@artscom.ca| 416-966-3421 ext. 206 For tickets / info about the show, visit: www.theartistprojecttoronto.com   

    Economic Crisis Observatory


    I need your help. I need your observations. 


    The  Economic Crisis Observatory is a participation project that is  as part of Capital Offense. Economic activity is a sport that we all do every day.  I want people to send me economic data (text or jpg). For instance what did you buy today?  Or how many people waiting in line at…? Did you work today?  What did you do?  Or ?


    Send data to h.c@earthlink.net (jpg or text) 

    When: now through March 10

     

    Capital Offense 

    Beacon Arts Building,  Los Angeles.

    Opens Jan 28 until March 15.

     

    Critical Art Ensemble, Gregory Sholette, Holly Crawford, Andrea Fraser, Noam Chomsky,

    Martha Rosler, Team Colors Collective, Occuprint, Derrick Jensen, Steve Lambert, Nicholas

    Lampert, Bask, Alex Schaefer, Cake and Eat It, Flora Kao, Jody Zellen, Meleko Mokgosi, Mira

    Rychner, Bob Golub, Marc James Léger, Matt Greco, Daniela Comani, Aaron Burr Society,

    Dara Greenwald, Derek Curry, Heather Ackroyd & Dan Harvey, Pete Yahnke Railand, Lori

    Nelson, Dehlia Hannah and TWCDC

     
    Jan 15
    Economic Crisis Observatory I need your help. I need your observations.  The  Economic Crisis Observatory is a participation project that is  as part of Capital Offense. Economic activity is a sport that we all do every day.  I want people to send me economic data (text or jpg). For instance what did you buy today?  Or how many people waiting in line at…? Did you work today?  What did you do?  Or ? Send data to h.c@earthlink.net (jpg or text)  When: now through March 10   Capital Offense  Beacon Arts Building,  Los Angeles. Opens Jan 28 until March 15.   Critical Art Ensemble, Gregory Sholette, Holly Crawford, Andrea Fraser, Noam Chomsky, Martha Rosler, Team Colors Collective, Occuprint, Derrick Jensen, Steve Lambert, Nicholas Lampert, Bask, Alex Schaefer, Cake and Eat It, Flora Kao, Jody Zellen, Meleko Mokgosi, Mira Rychner, Bob Golub, Marc James Léger, Matt Greco, Daniela Comani, Aaron Burr Society, Dara Greenwald, Derek Curry, Heather Ackroyd & Dan Harvey, Pete Yahnke Railand, Lori Nelson, Dehlia Hannah and TWCDC  

    EDITION29 Architecture Issue 008 for iPad continues with the spirit of the previous issues, showcasing modern houses from Sao Paulo to Nagoya, Japan. Architect Shigeru Fuse tells us about the concrete sculpture he created as the house in Akibo, with ultra modern sculptural interiors that seemed carved from cement walls. Architect Takeshi Hosaka brings abundant natural light into the Daylight House with glass blocks fitted onto the roof that make up segments of the roof providing rays of light into the house.

    Canadian architect Michael Taylor creates a simple wooden cabin in the forested regions of Ontario as a private module for the owners of a larger compound. Several slanting roofs arranged to point in two opposing directions provide the small rooms of the Complex House their own independent roofs with abundant natural light seeping in, giving this design a look of two rows of roofs sheltering a family in a tiny plot of land in Nagoya created by the architect Tomohiro Hata.

    The Desert House in Paradise Valley, Arizona is a 20 year old structure re-imagined and resurrected by Peter M. Koliopoulos to be a building in tune with its desert setting while also being a low impact construction with many recycled materials. The roof and the surrounding one acre plot was regraded to maximize capture of rainwater.

    This issues rounds out with stunning residential structures by architect Robert Edmonds in Kenwood, California to the curved glass wall embedded Lake Lugano House in Switzerland by architect Jacopo Mascheroni.
    Dec 16
    EDITION29 Architecture Issue 008 for iPad continues with the spirit of the previous issues, showcasing modern houses from Sao Paulo to Nagoya, Japan. Architect Shigeru Fuse tells us about the concrete sculpture he created as the house in Akibo, with ultra modern sculptural interiors that seemed carved from cement walls. Architect Takeshi Hosaka brings abundant natural light into the Daylight House with glass blocks fitted onto the roof that make up segments of the roof providing rays of light into the house. Canadian architect Michael Taylor creates a simple wooden cabin in the forested regions of Ontario as a private module for the owners of a larger compound. Several slanting roofs arranged to point in two opposing directions provide the small rooms of the Complex House their own independent roofs with abundant natural light seeping in, giving this design a look of two rows of roofs sheltering a family in a tiny plot of land in Nagoya created by the architect Tomohiro Hata. The Desert House in Paradise Valley, Arizona is a 20 year old structure re-imagined and resurrected by Peter M. Koliopoulos to be a building in tune with its desert setting while also being a low impact construction with many recycled materials. The roof and the surrounding one acre plot was regraded to maximize capture of rainwater. This issues rounds out with stunning residential structures by architect Robert Edmonds in Kenwood, California to the curved glass wall embedded Lake Lugano House in Switzerland by architect Jacopo Mascheroni.

    Art PR Wire

    Posted on Thursday February 2nd 2012 at 07:55pm. Its tags are listed below.

    Image: Symbiotic by Amy Guidry; acrylic on canvas; 11”w x 14”h www.AmyGuidry.com In the past fifteen years, Louisiana-based artist Amy Guidry has made the most of that time cultivating her career as an artist. The results of which will be exhibited at the Slidell Cultural Center beginning February 24th. The work featured will include many of Guidry’s most popular paintings, including those that garnered her the attention of American Artist magazine and MTV’s The Real World: Hollywood. Viewers will get a look inside the evolution of what have become progressively more surreal paintings and have the opportunity to meet the artist. Amy Guidry: Hyperreality will open February 24th- March 30th with an opening reception from 7-9pm, February 24th, at the Slidell Cultural Center. This solo exhibition will feature paintings from several of Guidry’s series, including early portraits and social commentary works. As stated by the artist, “My work stems from two loves- Psychology and Art. With Surrealism being the grand marriage of the two, I was naturally drawn to every aspect behind the movement. Themes I explore involve the human psyche- who we are and how we interact with each other, including our relationship with other animals and the natural world.” Amy Guidry’s work has been exhibited in galleries and museums nationwide including the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey, the Alexandria Museum of Art , Brandeis University, and the Acadiana Center for the Arts. She recently received the Best of Show award in the Surreal Salon held at the Baton Rouge Gallery- Center for Contemporary Art this past January. Her work is present in private and public collections including the Alexandria Museum of Art , the Zigler Art Museum, the Schepis Museum, and the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. Guidry’s paintings have been featured in publications such as American Artist Magazine, Professional Artist Magazine, Adbusters, and Newsday. Her work has also been featured on MTV’ s The Real World, Season 20: Hollywood as well as the upcoming feature film “When Angels Sing” starring Harry Connick, Jr. and Lyle Lovett. Guidry grew up in Slidell, LA and later attended Loyola University New Orleans where she received her Bachelors degree in Visual Art in 1998. Amy Guidry: Hyperreality Slidell Cultural Center 2055 Second StSlidell, Louisiana 70458 Feb. 24 - Mar. 30, 2012 Opening reception: Feb. 24, 7-9pm
    Image: Symbiotic by Amy Guidry; acrylic on canvas; 11”w x 14”h www.AmyGuidry.com In the past fifteen years, Louisiana-based artist Amy Guidry has made the most of that time cultivating her career as an artist. The results of which will be exhibited at the Slidell Cultural Center beginning February 24th. The work featured will include many of Guidry’s most popular paintings, including those that garnered her the attention of American Artist magazine and MTV’s The Real World: Hollywood. Viewers will get a look inside the evolution of what have become progressively more surreal paintings and have the opportunity to meet the artist. Amy Guidry: Hyperreality will open February 24th- March 30th with an opening reception from 7-9pm, February 24th, at the Slidell Cultural Center. This solo exhibition will feature paintings from several of Guidry’s series, including early portraits and social commentary works. As stated by the artist, “My work stems from two loves- Psychology and Art. With Surrealism being the grand marriage of the two, I was naturally drawn to every aspect behind the movement. Themes I explore involve the human psyche- who we are and how we interact with each other, including our relationship with other animals and the natural world.” Amy Guidry’s work has been exhibited in galleries and museums nationwide including the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey, the Alexandria Museum of Art , Brandeis University, and the Acadiana Center for the Arts. She recently received the Best of Show award in the Surreal Salon held at the Baton Rouge Gallery- Center for Contemporary Art this past January. Her work is present in private and public collections including the Alexandria Museum of Art , the Zigler Art Museum, the Schepis Museum, and the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. Guidry’s paintings have been featured in publications such as American Artist Magazine, Professional Artist Magazine, Adbusters, and Newsday. Her work has also been featured on MTV’ s The Real World, Season 20: Hollywood as well as the upcoming feature film “When Angels Sing” starring Harry Connick, Jr. and Lyle Lovett. Guidry grew up in Slidell, LA and later attended Loyola University New Orleans where she received her Bachelors degree in Visual Art in 1998. Amy Guidry: Hyperreality Slidell Cultural Center 2055 Second StSlidell, Louisiana 70458 Feb. 24 - Mar. 30, 2012 Opening reception: Feb. 24, 7-9pm

    Image: Symbiotic by Amy Guidry; acrylic on canvas; 11”w x 14”h

    www.AmyGuidry.com

    In the past fifteen years, Louisiana-based artist Amy Guidry has made the most of that time cultivating her career as an artist. The results of which will be exhibited at the Slidell Cultural Center beginning February 24th. The work featured will include many of Guidry’s most popular paintings, including those that garnered her the attention of American Artist magazine and MTV’s The Real World: Hollywood. Viewers will get a look inside the evolution of what have become progressively more surreal paintings and have the opportunity to meet the artist. Amy Guidry: Hyperreality will open February 24th- March 30th with an opening reception from 7-9pm, February 24th, at the Slidell Cultural Center.


    This solo exhibition will feature paintings from several of Guidry’s series, including early portraits and social commentary works. As stated by the artist, “My work stems from two loves- Psychology and Art. With Surrealism being the grand marriage of the two, I was naturally drawn to every aspect behind the movement. Themes I explore involve the human psyche- who we are and how we interact with each other, including our relationship with other animals and the natural world.”


    Amy Guidry’s work has been exhibited in galleries and museums nationwide including the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey, the Alexandria Museum of Art , Brandeis University, and the Acadiana Center for the Arts. She recently received the Best of Show award in the Surreal Salon held at the Baton Rouge Gallery- Center for Contemporary Art this past January. Her work is present in private and public collections including the Alexandria Museum of Art , the Zigler Art Museum, the Schepis Museum, and the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. Guidry’s paintings have been featured in publications such as American Artist Magazine, Professional Artist Magazine, Adbusters, and Newsday. Her work has also been featured on MTV’ s The Real World, Season 20: Hollywood as well as the upcoming feature film “When Angels Sing” starring Harry Connick, Jr. and Lyle Lovett. Guidry grew up in Slidell, LA and later attended Loyola University New Orleans where she received her Bachelors degree in Visual Art in 1998.


    Amy Guidry: Hyperreality

    Slidell Cultural Center

    2055 Second St
    Slidell, Louisiana 70458

    Feb. 24 - Mar. 30, 2012

    Opening reception: Feb. 24, 7-9pm

    Art PR Wire

    Posted on Sunday January 29th 2012 at 10:36pm. Its tags are listed below.

    INVISIBLE BORDERS TRANS AFRICAN PHOTOGRAPHY INITIATIVE at the NEW MUSEUM of NEW YORK - AS PART OF THE EXHIBITION “THE UNGOVERNABLES” - FEBRUARY 7th through APRIL 22nd, 2012!
    INVISIBLE BORDERS TRANS AFRICAN PHOTOGRAPHY INITIATIVE at the NEW MUSEUM of NEW YORK - AS PART OF THE EXHIBITION “THE UNGOVERNABLES” - FEBRUARY 7th through APRIL 22nd, 2012!

    INVISIBLE BORDERS TRANS AFRICAN PHOTOGRAPHY INITIATIVE at the NEW MUSEUM of NEW YORK - AS PART OF THE EXHIBITION “THE UNGOVERNABLES” - FEBRUARY 7th through APRIL 22nd, 2012!

    Art PR Wire

    Posted on Saturday January 28th 2012 at 11:44am. Its tags are listed below.

    Art PR Wire

    Posted on Friday January 27th 2012 at 05:43pm. Its tags are listed below.

    Artist: Matthew Purvis “The Hysterical Male” Where: EEL Gallery, 1 Spadina Crescent, Toronto When: Feb. 1-17 Reception: Feb. 1 5-7pm Gallery hours: M-W 12-5pm “The Hysterical Male” is the first solo exhibition by Matthew Purvis. Featuring photographs and sculptural pieces, the works explore issues of masculinity and but also seek to re-evaluate some of the aesthetic prejudices of modern art. Composed of fourteen distinct stations and more than forty elements, these aspects interact and play off each other in conflicting ways. Couched in styles that bridge classicism with folk art, the show smudges the distinctions between images and objects using the naked male body as a starting point.
    Artist: Matthew Purvis “The Hysterical Male” Where: EEL Gallery, 1 Spadina Crescent, Toronto When: Feb. 1-17 Reception: Feb. 1 5-7pm Gallery hours: M-W 12-5pm “The Hysterical Male” is the first solo exhibition by Matthew Purvis. Featuring photographs and sculptural pieces, the works explore issues of masculinity and but also seek to re-evaluate some of the aesthetic prejudices of modern art. Composed of fourteen distinct stations and more than forty elements, these aspects interact and play off each other in conflicting ways. Couched in styles that bridge classicism with folk art, the show smudges the distinctions between images and objects using the naked male body as a starting point.

    Artist: Matthew Purvis “The Hysterical Male”

    Where: EEL Gallery, 1 Spadina Crescent, Toronto

    When: Feb. 1-17

    Reception: Feb. 1 5-7pm

    Gallery hours: M-W 12-5pm

    “The Hysterical Male” is the first solo exhibition by Matthew Purvis. Featuring photographs and sculptural pieces, the works explore issues of masculinity and but also seek to re-evaluate some of the aesthetic prejudices of modern art. Composed of fourteen distinct stations and more than forty elements, these aspects interact and play off each other in conflicting ways. Couched in styles that bridge classicism with folk art, the show smudges the distinctions between images and objects using the naked male body as a starting point.

    Art PR Wire

    Posted on Thursday January 19th 2012 at 02:06pm. Its tags are listed below.

    MEDIA ADVISORY   The Artist Project Celebrates Five Years of Supporting New & Emerging Artists   (Toronto, January 16, 2012) From seasoned collectors and first time art buyers, to gallerists and interior designers, The Artist Project offers visitors a rare opportunity to meet and purchase work directly from Canadian and international artists. This face-to-face approach allows patrons to experience the thrill of discovering new talent and take home a great story along with their artwork. Special features such as Art Chats, the Untapped Emerging Artist Competition and expert-led tours also give visitors an insider’s view on new trends in the art world.   This March, The Artist Project marks its fifth anniversary with yet another exciting show featuring original works by a juried selection of over 200 independent contemporary artists. The fair has grown dramatically through the years – from 90 to over 200 artists, and more than 12,000 visitors are expected to attend in 2012.  For four days (March 1-4, 2012), artists from a variety of geographic and creative backgrounds will converge and connect with patrons looking to get a glimpse of tomorrow’s Art Stars.   WHAT’S ON AT TAP:   Opening Night Preview Party Thursday, March 1, 7-10 PM (restricted19+) – Be among the first to view and purchase original works of art from top independent contemporary artists. Enjoy a decadent evening of art, music, and treats! A portion of the ticket proceeds from the Opening Night Party will be donated to the Canadian Art Foundation. For media passes, please RSVP to Sheryl So at sso@artcom.ca.   Untapped Emerging Artist Competition – 17 of the best up-and-coming emerging artists will be invited to participate in this special exhibition for FREE. Visitors are asked to vote for their favourite Emerging Artist and the winner will be awarded a free booth in the Main Section for 2013!   Installation Alley – Explore large-scale sculpture, conceptual art, and installations from the country’s most exciting emerging artists!   The Energy Competition – Every artist in the show will have the opportunity to create a piece in their medium based on this year’s theme: energy. Winners will be selected by a panel of judges and awarded cash prizes. There is also a People’s Choice Award!   “Take-12 SONY Studio” – TAP is pleased to welcome back SONY as the creator of the brand NEW “Take-12 SONY Studio” featuring the SONY A77 Translucent Mirror Camera, which takes 12 shots per second. This year, five photographers will use this revolutionary camera to develop exciting works. Editions will be available for purchase at the show.   “Artists-at-Work” Presented by SONY – With the help of SONY’s latest camcorder, which features a built-in projector, five artists will document their artistic practices, their studios and techniques. The videos will be projected in the form of an installation in the “Artists-at-Work presented by SONY” feature space.  ART CHATS Series – Features a variety of engaging and inspiring seminars hosted by leading art and design experts. This year, the series features topics such as The Art Detectives by writer Joshua Knelman and an artist panel hosted by Canadian Art editor Richard Rhodes.   Art Walks – Docents take visitors on an informative exploration of the show where they will meet the artists and ask the questions that visitors never think to ask! Art Walks are complimentary with admission and last approximately 30 minutes.   Event Details   WHEN: March 1 – 4, 2012 WHERE: Queen Elizabeth Building, Exhibition Place - 180 Princes’ Blvd | Toronto, ON Come by: TTC, GO, or car (Paid Parking on-site)–MAP   DETAILS: Admission:  $14 (adults) | $10 (seniors / students) Free: Children 12 years of age or under Free Re-Admission $25 Opening Night Preview (open to 19 + years of age) ONLINE DISCOUNTS ON TICKETS   About The Artist Project: The Artist Project is a meeting ground for artists, art collectors, dealers and enthusiasts and produced by MMPI. As one of the largest trade show producers in the world, MMPI is committed to the continued development and enhancement of the art world through collaboration and partnership. As international purveyors of fine art, craft, and design exhibitions, our experienced staff of art fair coordinators are credited with Art Chicago™, Volta, The Armory Show, and NEXT. MMPI Canada is also responsible for Art Toronto, the One of a Kind Shows, Interior Design Show and IIDEX/NeoCon Canada.   -30-   For media inquiries and accreditation, please contact: Sheryl So | sso@artscom.ca| 416-966-3421 ext. 206 For tickets / info about the show, visit: www.theartistprojecttoronto.com   

    MEDIA ADVISORY

     

    The Artist Project Celebrates Five Years of Supporting New & Emerging Artists

     

    (Toronto, January 16, 2012) From seasoned collectors and first time art buyers, to gallerists and interior designers, The Artist Project offers visitors a rare opportunity to meet and purchase work directly from Canadian and international artists. This face-to-face approach allows patrons to experience the thrill of discovering new talent and take home a great story along with their artwork. Special features such as Art Chats, the Untapped Emerging Artist Competition and expert-led tours also give visitors an insider’s view on new trends in the art world.

     

    This March, The Artist Project marks its fifth anniversary with yet another exciting show featuring original works by a juried selection of over 200 independent contemporary artists. The fair has grown dramatically through the years – from 90 to over 200 artists, and more than 12,000 visitors are expected to attend in 2012.  For four days (March 1-4, 2012), artists from a variety of geographic and creative backgrounds will converge and connect with patrons looking to get a glimpse of tomorrow’s Art Stars.

     

    WHAT’S ON AT TAP:

     

    Opening Night Preview Party Thursday, March 1, 7-10 PM (restricted19+) – Be among the first to view and purchase original works of art from top independent contemporary artists. Enjoy a decadent evening of art, music, and treats! A portion of the ticket proceeds from the Opening Night Party will be donated to the Canadian Art Foundation. For media passes, please RSVP to Sheryl So at sso@artcom.ca.

     

    Untapped Emerging Artist Competition – 17 of the best up-and-coming emerging artists will be invited to participate in this special exhibition for FREE. Visitors are asked to vote for their favourite Emerging Artist and the winner will be awarded a free booth in the Main Section for 2013!

     

    Installation Alley – Explore large-scale sculpture, conceptual art, and installations from the country’s most exciting emerging artists!

     

    The Energy Competition – Every artist in the show will have the opportunity to create a piece in their medium based on this year’s theme: energy. Winners will be selected by a panel of judges and awarded cash prizes. There is also a People’s Choice Award!

     

    “Take-12 SONY Studio” – TAP is pleased to welcome back SONY as the creator of the brand NEW “Take-12 SONY Studio” featuring the SONY A77 Translucent Mirror Camera, which takes 12 shots per second. This year, five photographers will use this revolutionary camera to develop exciting works. Editions will be available for purchase at the show.

     

    “Artists-at-Work” Presented by SONY – With the help of SONY’s latest camcorder, which features a built-in projector, five artists will document their artistic practices, their studios and techniques. The videos will be projected in the form of an installation in the “Artists-at-Work presented by SONY” feature space. 

    ART CHATS Series – Features a variety of engaging and inspiring seminars hosted by leading art and design experts. This year, the series features topics such as The Art Detectives by writer Joshua Knelman and an artist panel hosted by Canadian Art editor Richard Rhodes.

     

    Art Walks – Docents take visitors on an informative exploration of the show where they will meet the artists and ask the questions that visitors never think to ask! Art Walks are complimentary with admission and last approximately 30 minutes.

     

    Event Details

     

    WHEN: March 1 – 4, 2012

    WHERE: Queen Elizabeth Building, Exhibition Place - 180 Princes’ Blvd | Toronto, ON

    Come by: TTC, GO, or car (Paid Parking on-site)–MAP

     

    DETAILS: Admission:  $14 (adults) | $10 (seniors / students)

    Free: Children 12 years of age or under

    Free Re-Admission

    $25 Opening Night Preview (open to 19 + years of age)

    ONLINE DISCOUNTS ON TICKETS

     

    About The Artist Project:

    The Artist Project is a meeting ground for artists, art collectors, dealers and enthusiasts and produced by MMPI. As one of the largest trade show producers in the world, MMPI is committed to the continued development and enhancement of the art world through collaboration and partnership. As international purveyors of fine art, craft, and design exhibitions, our experienced staff of art fair coordinators are credited with Art Chicago™, Volta, The Armory Show, and NEXT. MMPI Canada is also responsible for Art Toronto, the One of a Kind Shows, Interior Design Show and IIDEX/NeoCon Canada.

     

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    For media inquiries and accreditation, please contact:

    Sheryl So | sso@artscom.ca| 416-966-3421 ext. 206

    For tickets / info about the show, visit: www.theartistprojecttoronto.com 

     

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    Economic Crisis Observatory I need your help. I need your observations.  The  Economic Crisis Observatory is a participation project that is  as part of Capital Offense. Economic activity is a sport that we all do every day.  I want people to send me economic data (text or jpg). For instance what did you buy today?  Or how many people waiting in line at…? Did you work today?  What did you do?  Or ? Send data to h.c@earthlink.net (jpg or text)  When: now through March 10   Capital Offense  Beacon Arts Building,  Los Angeles. Opens Jan 28 until March 15.   Critical Art Ensemble, Gregory Sholette, Holly Crawford, Andrea Fraser, Noam Chomsky, Martha Rosler, Team Colors Collective, Occuprint, Derrick Jensen, Steve Lambert, Nicholas Lampert, Bask, Alex Schaefer, Cake and Eat It, Flora Kao, Jody Zellen, Meleko Mokgosi, Mira Rychner, Bob Golub, Marc James Léger, Matt Greco, Daniela Comani, Aaron Burr Society, Dara Greenwald, Derek Curry, Heather Ackroyd & Dan Harvey, Pete Yahnke Railand, Lori Nelson, Dehlia Hannah and TWCDC  

    Economic Crisis Observatory


    I need your help. I need your observations. 


    The  Economic Crisis Observatory is a participation project that is  as part of Capital Offense. Economic activity is a sport that we all do every day.  I want people to send me economic data (text or jpg). For instance what did you buy today?  Or how many people waiting in line at…? Did you work today?  What did you do?  Or ?


    Send data to h.c@earthlink.net (jpg or text) 

    When: now through March 10

     

    Capital Offense 

    Beacon Arts Building,  Los Angeles.

    Opens Jan 28 until March 15.

     

    Critical Art Ensemble, Gregory Sholette, Holly Crawford, Andrea Fraser, Noam Chomsky,

    Martha Rosler, Team Colors Collective, Occuprint, Derrick Jensen, Steve Lambert, Nicholas

    Lampert, Bask, Alex Schaefer, Cake and Eat It, Flora Kao, Jody Zellen, Meleko Mokgosi, Mira

    Rychner, Bob Golub, Marc James Léger, Matt Greco, Daniela Comani, Aaron Burr Society,

    Dara Greenwald, Derek Curry, Heather Ackroyd & Dan Harvey, Pete Yahnke Railand, Lori

    Nelson, Dehlia Hannah and TWCDC

     

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    For immediate release: Jan. 9, 2012            Celebrate the 3rd annual Fire & Ice, a winter festival of flames, food & fine art                                                                                  Snow has arrived, and the stage is set for the 3rd annual Fire & Ice festival at the Alton Mill Arts Centre on Saturday, Jan. 21 and Sunday Jan. 22, 2012. Festival favourites such as ice skating on the Millpond, bonfires and igloos will be complemented by exciting new features this year, including our Win a Diamond Ring contest. We  challenge participants to show us some of their “fire” to win a substantial chunk of “ice”: a Taköhl diamond Treasure Ring, retail value $3,975, generously donated by Gallery Gemma. The contest rules are simple: tell us in 100 words or less why a loved one should win the ring and what you would have inscribed on it. The contest is open now, and  Entry Forms are available at Gallery Gemma Jewellery in the Alton Mill, or at www.altonmill.ca . Submissions may be dropped off in Orangeville at The Banner offices, 37 Mill St. (media sponsors for Fire & Ice), or at Gallery Gemma. Contest closes at 5 pm on Sunday, January 22. For festival goers,  the addition of new indoor and outdoor activities make 2012 the busiest Fire & Ice to date! In the Livery, the Country Forge blacksmith, the Mill’s newest tenant, hosts workshops and demonstrations throughout the weekend, perfect for young and old alike. In the Annex Courtyard, Shaw’s Creek Café is serving up irresistible treats at a S’moregasbord, while guests can watch ice sculptor Jim Menken  at work, or sharpen their skills at the snowball target contest. Meanwhile potter Ann Randeraad demonstrates the art of raku in an outdoor kiln in our Waterfall Courtyard. Inside the Mill, studio artists have workshops and demos that will warm body and soul. Offerings include the chance to “give it a whirl” at The Hive’s encaustic workshop, create nature-themed mandalas with CJ Shelton, or view demonstrations of weaving, watercolour techniques or silk painting. Details at www.altonmill.ca Things really heat up Saturday evening when Acoustic Traditions presents an East Coast Kitchen Party with The Mainlanders.  Doors open at 7:30 pm.  Cash bar and appetizers by David’s Restaurant of Erin.  Tickets $15 at Acoustic Traditions, 510 Riddell Rd, Orangeville, or at the door. Whether you fancy Fire or Ice, there is plenty to ignite the imagination and cool the senses at the Alton Mill’s Fire & Ice Festival. Alton Mill Arts Centre - 1402 Queen St , Alton Village, Caledon Contact: Teresa Waldner  519-278-6135   teresa@altonmill.ca
    For immediate release: Jan. 9, 2012            Celebrate the 3rd annual Fire & Ice, a winter festival of flames, food & fine art                                                                                  Snow has arrived, and the stage is set for the 3rd annual Fire & Ice festival at the Alton Mill Arts Centre on Saturday, Jan. 21 and Sunday Jan. 22, 2012. Festival favourites such as ice skating on the Millpond, bonfires and igloos will be complemented by exciting new features this year, including our Win a Diamond Ring contest. We  challenge participants to show us some of their “fire” to win a substantial chunk of “ice”: a Taköhl diamond Treasure Ring, retail value $3,975, generously donated by Gallery Gemma. The contest rules are simple: tell us in 100 words or less why a loved one should win the ring and what you would have inscribed on it. The contest is open now, and  Entry Forms are available at Gallery Gemma Jewellery in the Alton Mill, or at www.altonmill.ca . Submissions may be dropped off in Orangeville at The Banner offices, 37 Mill St. (media sponsors for Fire & Ice), or at Gallery Gemma. Contest closes at 5 pm on Sunday, January 22. For festival goers,  the addition of new indoor and outdoor activities make 2012 the busiest Fire & Ice to date! In the Livery, the Country Forge blacksmith, the Mill’s newest tenant, hosts workshops and demonstrations throughout the weekend, perfect for young and old alike. In the Annex Courtyard, Shaw’s Creek Café is serving up irresistible treats at a S’moregasbord, while guests can watch ice sculptor Jim Menken  at work, or sharpen their skills at the snowball target contest. Meanwhile potter Ann Randeraad demonstrates the art of raku in an outdoor kiln in our Waterfall Courtyard. Inside the Mill, studio artists have workshops and demos that will warm body and soul. Offerings include the chance to “give it a whirl” at The Hive’s encaustic workshop, create nature-themed mandalas with CJ Shelton, or view demonstrations of weaving, watercolour techniques or silk painting. Details at www.altonmill.ca Things really heat up Saturday evening when Acoustic Traditions presents an East Coast Kitchen Party with The Mainlanders.  Doors open at 7:30 pm.  Cash bar and appetizers by David’s Restaurant of Erin.  Tickets $15 at Acoustic Traditions, 510 Riddell Rd, Orangeville, or at the door. Whether you fancy Fire or Ice, there is plenty to ignite the imagination and cool the senses at the Alton Mill’s Fire & Ice Festival. Alton Mill Arts Centre - 1402 Queen St , Alton Village, Caledon Contact: Teresa Waldner  519-278-6135   teresa@altonmill.ca

    For immediate release: Jan. 9, 2012         

     

    Celebrate the 3rd annual Fire & Ice,

    a winter festival of flames, food & fine art

                                                                                    

    Snow has arrived, and the stage is set for the 3rd annual Fire & Ice festival at the Alton Mill Arts Centre on Saturday, Jan. 21 and Sunday Jan. 22, 2012.

    Festival favourites such as ice skating on the Millpond, bonfires and igloos will be complemented by exciting new features this year, including our Win a Diamond Ring contest. We  challenge participants to show us some of their “fire” to win a substantial chunk of “ice”: a Taköhl diamond Treasure Ring, retail value $3,975, generously donated by Gallery Gemma. The contest rules are simple: tell us in 100 words or less why a loved one should win the ring and what you would have inscribed on it. The contest is open now, and  Entry Forms are available at Gallery Gemma Jewellery in the Alton Mill, or at www.altonmill.ca . Submissions may be dropped off in Orangeville at The Banner offices, 37 Mill St. (media sponsors for Fire & Ice), or at Gallery Gemma. Contest closes at 5 pm on Sunday, January 22.

    For festival goers,  the addition of new indoor and outdoor activities make 2012 the busiest Fire & Ice to date! In the Livery, the Country Forge blacksmith, the Mill’s newest tenant, hosts workshops and demonstrations throughout the weekend, perfect for young and old alike. In the Annex Courtyard, Shaw’s Creek Café is serving up irresistible treats at a S’moregasbord, while guests can watch ice sculptor Jim Menken  at work, or sharpen their skills at the snowball target contest. Meanwhile potter Ann Randeraad demonstrates the art of raku in an outdoor kiln in our Waterfall Courtyard.

    Inside the Mill, studio artists have workshops and demos that will warm body and soul. Offerings include the chance to “give it a whirl” at The Hive’s encaustic workshop, create nature-themed mandalas with CJ Shelton, or view demonstrations of weaving, watercolour techniques or silk painting. Details at www.altonmill.ca

    Things really heat up Saturday evening when Acoustic Traditions presents an East Coast Kitchen Party with The Mainlanders.  Doors open at 7:30 pm.  Cash bar and appetizers by David’s Restaurant of Erin.  Tickets $15 at Acoustic Traditions, 510 Riddell Rd, Orangeville, or at the door.
    Whether you fancy Fire or Ice, there is plenty to ignite the imagination and cool the senses at the Alton Mill’s Fire & Ice Festival.

    Alton Mill Arts Centre - 1402 Queen St , Alton Village, Caledon

    Contact: Teresa Waldner  519-278-6135   teresa@altonmill.ca

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    Hearts    a fundraiser for the Love Yourself Project curated byOylun  Albayrak Artist:  Oylun Albayrak, Alexis Carreno, Lainie Dalby, Berglind Holm, Charlotte Mouquin, Michael Mut, Mike Rimbaud January 25 - February 25,  2012 Opening Reception February 3  Friday 6-8 pm Origami Heart Making  February 11  Saturday 1-5 pm The Heart is known as the center of one’s emotions and thoughts of love. Today, we use the heart as a symbol to represent “Self-love”.  The artists in this exhibition come together to invoke and share one thing in common : the love of self. Self love is the willingness and openness to look within and appreciate who we are right now.  The artists included in “Hearts” stand out in their desire to understand themselves and their efforts to inspire self-knowledge and self-preservation.  In reaction to the pursuit of love deemed necessary in today’s society where the self gains worth through the eyes of others, the Love Yourself Project and this exhibition are influenced by the role of self-love as an initial necessity for the generation of all kinds of love. The familiar shape of the heart, hence, becomes a symbol of individuals celebrating themselves. Knowing and loving oneself is celebrated as the first step in understanding and loving others.  The Love Yourself Project was created to spread a message of unconditional self-love, and through education and visual arts, we aim to celebrate and empower communities around the world. For more information go to: The Love Yourself Project
    Hearts    a fundraiser for the Love Yourself Project curated byOylun  Albayrak Artist:  Oylun Albayrak, Alexis Carreno, Lainie Dalby, Berglind Holm, Charlotte Mouquin, Michael Mut, Mike Rimbaud January 25 - February 25,  2012 Opening Reception February 3  Friday 6-8 pm Origami Heart Making  February 11  Saturday 1-5 pm The Heart is known as the center of one’s emotions and thoughts of love. Today, we use the heart as a symbol to represent “Self-love”.  The artists in this exhibition come together to invoke and share one thing in common : the love of self. Self love is the willingness and openness to look within and appreciate who we are right now.  The artists included in “Hearts” stand out in their desire to understand themselves and their efforts to inspire self-knowledge and self-preservation.  In reaction to the pursuit of love deemed necessary in today’s society where the self gains worth through the eyes of others, the Love Yourself Project and this exhibition are influenced by the role of self-love as an initial necessity for the generation of all kinds of love. The familiar shape of the heart, hence, becomes a symbol of individuals celebrating themselves. Knowing and loving oneself is celebrated as the first step in understanding and loving others.  The Love Yourself Project was created to spread a message of unconditional self-love, and through education and visual arts, we aim to celebrate and empower communities around the world. For more information go to: The Love Yourself Project

    Hearts    a fundraiser for the Love Yourself Project

    curated byOylun  Albayrak

    Artist:  Oylun Albayrak, Alexis Carreno, Lainie Dalby, Berglind Holm, Charlotte Mouquin, Michael Mut, Mike Rimbaud

    January 25 - February 25,  2012

    Opening Reception February 3  Friday 6-8 pm

    Origami Heart Making  February 11  Saturday 1-5 pm

    The Heart is known as the center of one’s emotions and thoughts of love. Today, we use the heart as a symbol to represent “Self-love”. 

    The artists in this exhibition come together to invoke and share one thing in common : the love of self. Self love is the willingness and openness to look within and appreciate who we are right now.  The artists included in “Hearts” stand out in their desire to understand themselves and their efforts to inspire self-knowledge and self-preservation. 

    In reaction to the pursuit of love deemed necessary in today’s society where the self gains worth through the eyes of others, the Love Yourself Project and this exhibition are influenced by the role of self-love as an initial necessity for the generation of all kinds of love. The familiar shape of the heart, hence, becomes a symbol of individuals celebrating themselves. Knowing and loving oneself is celebrated as the first step in understanding and loving others. 

    The Love Yourself Project was created to spread a message of unconditional self-love, and through education and visual arts, we aim to celebrate and empower communities around the world.

    For more information go to: The Love Yourself Project

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    The AC Institute Presents: Stephen Eakin: TRYING TO SAVE IT ALL Megan Mjaatvedt: DENSELY WOODED AND PRECIPITOUS MOUNTAIN Marco Pinter: Reflections and Object Permanence  January 12 – February 4, 2012 Opening Event: Thursday, January 12, 6-8pm   Special Performances: Gravitational Forces and other new work by Marco Pinter Thursday, February 2, 7pm   Contact: info@artcurrents.org www.artcurrents.org All exhibitions are free and open to the public. 547 W. 27th St. #610 and the AC (Exit) Project Space New York, NY 10001
    The AC Institute Presents: Stephen Eakin: TRYING TO SAVE IT ALL Megan Mjaatvedt: DENSELY WOODED AND PRECIPITOUS MOUNTAIN Marco Pinter: Reflections and Object Permanence  January 12 – February 4, 2012 Opening Event: Thursday, January 12, 6-8pm   Special Performances: Gravitational Forces and other new work by Marco Pinter Thursday, February 2, 7pm   Contact: info@artcurrents.org www.artcurrents.org All exhibitions are free and open to the public. 547 W. 27th St. #610 and the AC (Exit) Project Space New York, NY 10001

    The AC Institute Presents:

    Stephen Eakin: TRYING TO SAVE IT ALL

    Megan Mjaatvedt: DENSELY WOODED AND PRECIPITOUS MOUNTAIN

    Marco Pinter: Reflections and Object Permanence 

    January 12 – February 4, 2012

    Opening Event: Thursday, January 12, 6-8pm

     

    Special Performances:

    Gravitational Forces and other new work by Marco Pinter

    Thursday, February 2, 7pm

     

    Contact: info@artcurrents.org

    www.artcurrents.org

    All exhibitions are free and open to the public.

    547 W. 27th St. #610 and the AC (Exit) Project Space

    New York, NY 10001

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    HibernusDavid Ellingsen January 5 – February 4, 2012 Opening reception January 7, 5 - 8 pmakasha art projects welcomes this New Year with an exclusive photographic exhibition by award winning Vancouver based photographer David Ellingsen. In this body of work, entitled ‘Hibernus’, Ellingsen utilizes botanical subject matter to explore personal notions of natural order, the cycle of life, as well as kinship with, and disassociation from, one’s environment.  Use of, the now discontinued, Polaroid 55PN film has allowed Ellingsen to capture pure, organic images that demonstrate broad tonal range.  Hand processed and archivally printed, these photographs emanate a richness that makes each one strikingly beautiful and uniquely authentic.       akasha art projects 511 church st suite 200 toronto on m4y 2c9 647.348.0104 akashart@rogers.com akashaart.com           akasha art projects is an independently owned and operated gallery that showcases Contemporary Photography from both emerging and mid-career artists.  With monthly exhibitions, this gallery provides an open space through which the ingenuity of the photographic lens can both flourish and thrive.hours: Mon – Wed 10 - 6   Thurs – Fri 10 – 7  Sat  11 – 6 or by appointment
    HibernusDavid Ellingsen January 5 – February 4, 2012 Opening reception January 7, 5 - 8 pmakasha art projects welcomes this New Year with an exclusive photographic exhibition by award winning Vancouver based photographer David Ellingsen. In this body of work, entitled ‘Hibernus’, Ellingsen utilizes botanical subject matter to explore personal notions of natural order, the cycle of life, as well as kinship with, and disassociation from, one’s environment.  Use of, the now discontinued, Polaroid 55PN film has allowed Ellingsen to capture pure, organic images that demonstrate broad tonal range.  Hand processed and archivally printed, these photographs emanate a richness that makes each one strikingly beautiful and uniquely authentic.       akasha art projects 511 church st suite 200 toronto on m4y 2c9 647.348.0104 akashart@rogers.com akashaart.com           akasha art projects is an independently owned and operated gallery that showcases Contemporary Photography from both emerging and mid-career artists.  With monthly exhibitions, this gallery provides an open space through which the ingenuity of the photographic lens can both flourish and thrive.hours: Mon – Wed 10 - 6   Thurs – Fri 10 – 7  Sat  11 – 6 or by appointment

    Hibernus
    David Ellingsen
    January 5 – February 4, 2012
    Opening reception January 7, 5 - 8 pm

    akasha art projects welcomes this New Year with an exclusive photographic exhibition by award winning Vancouver based photographer David Ellingsen.
    In this body of work, entitled ‘Hibernus’, Ellingsen utilizes botanical subject matter to explore personal notions of natural order, the cycle of life, as well as
    kinship with, and disassociation from, one’s environment.  Use of, the now discontinued, Polaroid 55PN film has allowed Ellingsen to capture pure, organic
    images that demonstrate broad tonal range.  Hand processed and archivally printed, these photographs emanate a richness that makes each one strikingly
    beautiful and uniquely authentic.   
     
     
    akasha art projects
    511 church st suite 200 toronto
    on m4y 2c9 647.348.0104 
    akashart@rogers.com
    akashaart.com   
           
    akasha art projects is an independently owned and operated gallery that showcases Contemporary Photography
    from both emerging and mid-career artists.  With monthly exhibitions, this gallery provides an open space through
    which the ingenuity of the photographic lens can both flourish and thrive.

    hours:
    Mon – Wed 10 - 6  
    Thurs – Fri 10 – 7 
    Sat  11 – 6 or by appointment

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    EDITION29 Architecture Issue 008 for iPad continues with the spirit of the previous issues, showcasing modern houses from Sao Paulo to Nagoya, Japan. Architect Shigeru Fuse tells us about the concrete sculpture he created as the house in Akibo, with ultra modern sculptural interiors that seemed carved from cement walls. Architect Takeshi Hosaka brings abundant natural light into the Daylight House with glass blocks fitted onto the roof that make up segments of the roof providing rays of light into the house. Canadian architect Michael Taylor creates a simple wooden cabin in the forested regions of Ontario as a private module for the owners of a larger compound. Several slanting roofs arranged to point in two opposing directions provide the small rooms of the Complex House their own independent roofs with abundant natural light seeping in, giving this design a look of two rows of roofs sheltering a family in a tiny plot of land in Nagoya created by the architect Tomohiro Hata. The Desert House in Paradise Valley, Arizona is a 20 year old structure re-imagined and resurrected by Peter M. Koliopoulos to be a building in tune with its desert setting while also being a low impact construction with many recycled materials. The roof and the surrounding one acre plot was regraded to maximize capture of rainwater. This issues rounds out with stunning residential structures by architect Robert Edmonds in Kenwood, California to the curved glass wall embedded Lake Lugano House in Switzerland by architect Jacopo Mascheroni.

    EDITION29 Architecture Issue 008 for iPad continues with the spirit of the previous issues, showcasing modern houses from Sao Paulo to Nagoya, Japan. Architect Shigeru Fuse tells us about the concrete sculpture he created as the house in Akibo, with ultra modern sculptural interiors that seemed carved from cement walls. Architect Takeshi Hosaka brings abundant natural light into the Daylight House with glass blocks fitted onto the roof that make up segments of the roof providing rays of light into the house.

    Canadian architect Michael Taylor creates a simple wooden cabin in the forested regions of Ontario as a private module for the owners of a larger compound. Several slanting roofs arranged to point in two opposing directions provide the small rooms of the Complex House their own independent roofs with abundant natural light seeping in, giving this design a look of two rows of roofs sheltering a family in a tiny plot of land in Nagoya created by the architect Tomohiro Hata.

    The Desert House in Paradise Valley, Arizona is a 20 year old structure re-imagined and resurrected by Peter M. Koliopoulos to be a building in tune with its desert setting while also being a low impact construction with many recycled materials. The roof and the surrounding one acre plot was regraded to maximize capture of rainwater.

    This issues rounds out with stunning residential structures by architect Robert Edmonds in Kenwood, California to the curved glass wall embedded Lake Lugano House in Switzerland by architect Jacopo Mascheroni.

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