Category Archives: Art

Before I Die…

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Brian D. Butler

Before I Die… in New Orleans is a wonderful project created by urban planner and installation artist Candy Chang. Her installation has turned one large wall of an abandoned building into an enormous chalkboard where local residents can write their … Continue reading →

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Positively 4th Street

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Brian D. Butler

  Hat Tip to Phlegm Robots for Street Art of the Day

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All the museum that money can buy

Posted on March 5, 2011 by Brian D. Butler

Carlos Slim could be the world’s richest person with an estimated wealth exceeding $53 billion. But on March 1st he was just another art patron unveiling his personal museum. The Museo Soumaya, named for Slim’s late wife, will open officially … Continue reading →

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One for the Books

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Brian D. Butler

This planetoid, made entirely of books, was created by artist John Marshall, and is prominently displayed at the Minnesota Center for Book Arts As the largest and most comprehensive center of its kind in the nation, Minnesota Center for Book … Continue reading →

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Street Art With Wings

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Brian D. Butler

On February 2nd, I blogged about the new Google Art project, which offers digitized collections and tours from a cohort of the world’s best museums. Now the Street Art View project uses Google’s Street View option to showcase crowd-sourced pictures … Continue reading →

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The Fool Triumphant: LA’s Been Brainwashed

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Brian D. Butler

  If you’ve seen the clever satire, Exit Through the Gift Shop, then you’re already familiar with the ersatz street artist known as Mr. Brainwash. It appears that “Thierry Guetta” is celebrating the film’s Academy Awards nomination with more LA … Continue reading →

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Seal It With A Kiss

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Brian D. Butler
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I Still Miss Mine

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Brian D. Butler

Artist Todd McLeelan’s newest project, Disassembly, deconstructs all manner of useful devices and gadgets. While I love my computers, I still miss my old Royal. You can see more of Todd’s work on his website. Click on New Work .

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Travel Art 20th Century Style

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Brian D. Butler
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Google Frees the Art

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Brian D. Butler

If you’ve been put-off by ever rising museum entrance fees or have been unable to get to your favorite museum collections, our friends at Google have a fantastic new application just for you. The Google Art Project transcends budgets and … Continue reading →

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