The only people who seem to be prospering in this recession are those that traffic in grim statistics. Yesterday the President of Americans for the Arts, Robert Lynch, said that 10,000 arts organizations will close this year. If Lynch is correct and "non-profit arts organizations generate $166.2 billion each year in cultural and related spending such as restaurants and parking, and they produce
Tuesday, 24 March 2009
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Friday, 13 March 2009
New Obama Stimulus Logo Not That Stimulating
Posted on 06:15 by election
The Obama administration just unveiled it's new logo for the stimulus plan and, frankly, I find it a little uninspiring. Stars, factory gears, and a plant are not exactly the symbols of a forward looking economic recovery strategy. Where are the wind turbine blades, the solar panels or the ocean waves that are supposed to be the centerpieces of a green economy revolution? Where are the
Tuesday, 10 March 2009
Image Maker Lecture Series at Soho Apple Store
Posted on 19:24 by election
© Andrew HetheringtonWednesday I will be taking the stage with the talented and ubiquitous Andrew Hetherington to talk about blogs and photography and photography blogs. The lecture is part of the Advertising Photographers Association's Apple Image Maker series at the Soho Apple Theatre. It should be a lively and informative lecture and, most importantly, we are meeting for drinks after the
Monday, 9 March 2009
The Face of Shakespeare
Posted on 13:12 by election
AP Photo/Lefteris PitarakisExperts say they have discovered the only portrait of Shakespeare painted during his lifetime. The new portrait is certainly more flattering than the classic Bard portrait I'm familiar with.
Monday, 2 March 2009
Domesticated at the Armory Show
Posted on 16:52 by election
The blog is going to be a little light this week because my dance card is fully punched.This weekend is all about the art fairs in New York. If you are in town, please stop the Robert Koch Gallery booth at the Armory Show Modern to see work from my Domesticated series. Also, if you are in Richmond this Wednesday I will be giving public lecture at Virginia Commonwealth University and then
Sunday, 1 March 2009
Jen Davis
Posted on 15:37 by election
Untitled No. 11. 2005 © Jen DavisThe wonderfully talented Jen Davis has finally launched her portfolio website. Do yourself a favor and take a look at her new Men work. You can definitely sense a strong female gaze in the images.
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