Monthly Archives: June 2012

Major Support From Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to Move Sphere to 9/11 Memorial

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Michael Burke’s voice still cracks when he talks about how his older brother Billy, a firefighter in Manhattan, was helping two people in the World Trade Center when the towers fell on Sept. 11, 2001. His tone darkens when he … Continue reading  

Seven Sculptures by Internationally Renowned Artists Unveiled in London’s Square Mile

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The City of London Corporation announced the unveiling of seven sculptures in London’s Square Mile by internationally renowned artists Michael Craig-Martin, Tracey Emin, Angus Fairhurst, Dan Graham, Thomas Houseago, Julian Opie and Yayoi Kusama transforming Great St Helen’s in the … Continue reading  

The Whitney presents Oskar Fischinger: Space Light Art – A Film Environment

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This summer, the Whitney Museum of American Art presents Oskar Fischinger: Space Light Art – A Film Environment, on view from June 28 to October 28, 2012. The exhibition is curated by Chrissie Iles, the Whitney’s Anne & Joel Ehrenkranz … Continue reading  

Pottery Fragments 20,000 Years Old Found by Chinese and American Scientists in a Chinese Cave

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2012
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Pottery fragments found in a south China cave have been confirmed to be 20,000 years old, making them the oldest known pottery in the world, archaeologists say. The findings, which will appear in the journal Science on Friday, add to … Continue reading  

Columbus Museum of Art Acquires Glass Installation by Lino Tagliapietra

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The Columbus Museum of Art has acquired Lino Tagliapietra’s glass installation Endeavor, an astounding and luminous work that magically captures Lino’s love of glass. This armada of thirty-five boats suspended from the ceiling has become an iconic part of the … Continue reading  

United States Mint in Philadelphia Reopens to Public with New $3.9 Million Self-Guided Tour

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2012
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The last time the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia upgraded its public exhibits, Richard Nixon was in the first year of his presidency and The Beatles had just performed their final concert. On July 3, the Mint opens to the public … Continue reading  

Rare 415-Year-Old Wytfliet Atlas Stolen from the Royal Library of Sweden is Recovered

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2012
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A rare atlas stolen a decade ago from the Royal Library of Sweden by one of its chief librarians was recovered in New York and given back to its rightful owner. Swedish and U.S. authorities showed off the 415-year-old Wytfliet … Continue reading  

“One Life: Amelia Earhart” Opens at the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery

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2012
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Amelia Earhart, known as “Lady Lindy,” was an aviation pioneer, and her fame extended far beyond her flying feats. In addition to setting aviation records, she founded a pilots’ organization for women called The Ninety-Nines, was a member of the … Continue reading  

Exhibition at Tate Modern Reassesses the Work of Norwegian Painter Edvard Munch

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2012
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Edvard Munch: The Modern Eye is a major exhibition which reassesses the work of this Norwegian painter. It proposes a ground-breaking dialogue between the artist’s paintings and drawings made in the first half of the 20th century and his often … Continue reading  

High School Art Student Finds Inspiration In Peter Max

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2012
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For high school junior Elizabeth Proffitt, an off-hand compliment opened the doors to a career in art. The compliment came from Proffitt’s art teacher Larry Knight, who casually mentioned that her work was reminiscent of art world icon Peter Max. … Continue reading