tag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-1593208 2009-11-11T09:00:00-07:00 News and happenings in the world of Sculptural Pursuit Magazine TypePad tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e55087831788330120a66f0c7b970b 2009-11-11T09:00:00-07:00 2009-11-12T11:16:37-07:00

For years, museum officials in London and Athens have been quarreling about the "Elgin Marbles," a collection of archaic stone sculptures and that were taken from the Acropolis by Britain's Lord Elgin in the early nineteenth century while Greece was...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ArtisticExpressions/~4/6F2-26fAOYc" height="1" width="1"/>

jonnoble http://sculpturalpursuit.typepad.com/artistic_expressions/2009/11/for-years-museum-officials-in-london-and-athens-have-been-quarreling-about-the-elgin-marbles-a-collection-of-archaic-ston.html tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e55087831788330120a605a6a7970c 2009-10-07T08:39:36-06:00 2009-10-07T08:38:57-06:00

A couple months ago, the New York Times ran an article by Ken Johnson about how the focus of public sculpture in New York City has changed. In the article, Johnson asserts that, "Outdoor art isn’t what it used to...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ArtisticExpressions/~4/UaVE0Sb6ogs" height="1" width="1"/>

jonnoble http://sculpturalpursuit.typepad.com/artistic_expressions/2009/10/this-months-poll-is-public-sculpture-too-tame.html tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e55087831788330120a539d7ae970b 2009-09-02T14:41:01-06:00 2009-10-01T18:19:43-06:00

The other day I was reading about a controversy involving Damien Hirst, and it got me thinking about the role of the artist in the creation of his or her artworks. Due to high demand for his work, Hirst relies...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ArtisticExpressions/~4/LDonD1HFAd0" height="1" width="1"/>

jonnoble http://sculpturalpursuit.typepad.com/artistic_expressions/2009/08/the-other-day-i-read-a-quote-from-damien-hirst-that-got-me-thinking-about-the-roles-of-artists-and-their-assistants-due-to-h.html tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e55087831788330120a558a775970c 2009-08-18T11:42:19-06:00 2009-08-21T16:49:05-06:00

The Sculptural Pursuit team had a great time meeting and visiting with artists at this year's Loveland Invitational and Sculpture In The Park shows in Loveland, Colorado. To show our appreciation to the artists and advertisers who support us, we...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ArtisticExpressions/~4/jfcbyPF2_Nw" height="1" width="1"/>

jonnoble http://sculpturalpursuit.typepad.com/artistic_expressions/2009/08/loveland-show-prize-winners.html tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e55087831788330120a51e5f65970c 2009-08-05T10:23:59-06:00 2009-08-05T12:46:51-06:00

Recently, a sculpture called JOURNEY TO THE NEW by Itzik Asher has been making waves in Delray Beach, Florida. The abstract figurative sculpture depicts three nude figures, and represents Jewish refugees fleeing persecution in Ethiopia. The problem: the sculpture is...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ArtisticExpressions/~4/uNZwSumzZOw" height="1" width="1"/>

jonnoble http://sculpturalpursuit.typepad.com/artistic_expressions/2009/08/is-nudity-acceptable-in-public-sculpture.html tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e5508783178833011571288b55970c 2009-07-20T16:45:28-06:00 2009-07-20T16:51:29-06:00

International Sculpture Symposium - Spain Deadline: July 24, 2009 A municipality in Spain invites all sculptors to participate in its XX Sculpture Symposium at open air. The symposium will have a duration of 18 days, from the 25 of September...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ArtisticExpressions/~4/dSdefxpzOZw" height="1" width="1"/>

jonnoble http://sculpturalpursuit.typepad.com/artistic_expressions/2009/07/deadlines-approaching-dont-miss-these-opportunities.html tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e5508783178833011571cc0a0d970b 2009-07-06T16:36:32-06:00 2009-07-06T16:36:22-06:00

Earlier this year, the Czech Republic commissioned artist David Cerny to create a monumental sculpture to celebrate the nation's six-month stint as president of the European Union. The sculpture was to be a collaborative piece created by twenty-seven international European...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ArtisticExpressions/~4/Vfvf0SK5AqQ" height="1" width="1"/>

jonnoble http://sculpturalpursuit.typepad.com/artistic_expressions/2009/07/this-months-poll-does-satire-belong-in-public-art.html tag:typepad.com,2003:post-68369445 2009-06-22T12:46:05-06:00 2009-06-22T12:30:38-06:00

Socrates Sculpture Park in Long Island City, NY, will be hosting an open air marketplace from June 27-28. The Makers Market will include products from over 30 makers, including textiles, ceramics, turned wood bowls, glassware, jewelry, furniture, motorcycles and more....<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ArtisticExpressions/~4/8E5wwzi1rhQ" height="1" width="1"/>

Amanda Quinn http://sculpturalpursuit.typepad.com/artistic_expressions/2009/06/support-sculpture-while-you-shop.html tag:typepad.com,2003:post-67349315 2009-06-01T14:01:49-06:00 2009-06-01T18:07:21-06:00

Last month we talked about Luis Jimenez's controversial BLUE MUSTANG sculpture at Denver International Airport. Our reader poll was split right down the middle between the sculpture's supporters and detractors, which just goes to show you how divided opinions can...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ArtisticExpressions/~4/wBIT0GLJn6s" height="1" width="1"/>

jonnoble http://sculpturalpursuit.typepad.com/artistic_expressions/2009/06/controversial-public-art-big-red-bunny.html tag:typepad.com,2003:post-67287967 2009-05-26T16:12:07-06:00 2009-05-26T16:12:07-06:00

Atlanta Artists Center call for National Show Deadline: June 1st Exhibit Dates: August 29 - September 29, 2009 Fees: $35 non-members, $30 members Website: www.atlantaartistscenter.org Majestic Galleries call for Juried Competition Deadline: June 1st Exhibit Dates: June 26 - July...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ArtisticExpressions/~4/bgzYs5Ch1yI" height="1" width="1"/>

Amanda Quinn http://sculpturalpursuit.typepad.com/artistic_expressions/2009/05/calls-for-entry.html