Arts

Legacy of Aladar Marberger: Pioneering Gallerist and AIDS Activist’s Art Collection Goes to Auction

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Rago/Wright proudly announces the auction “Living Out Loud: The A. Aladar Marberger Collection,” slated to go on sale on March 13, 2024.

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  • Rago/Wright proudly announces the auction “Living Out Loud: The A. Aladar Marberger Collection,” slated to go on sale on March 13, 2024.
  • The collection celebrates the remarkable life and enduring legacy of Aladar Marberger, a central figure in New York's 1970s and 1980s art scene.
  • Painted soon after Marberger’s AIDS diagnosis, a leading work of the collection is Elaine de Kooning’s “Aladar #3” (est.
  • “Aladar Marberger was someone who approached both art and life with excitement, generosity, and courage,” says Meredith Hilferty, Rago Director of Fine Art.

Annual Arts in Hong Kong Event to Kick-off in March Offering a Variety of Arts Experiences Along Iconic Victoria Harbour

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

Next month, the Hong Kong Tourism Board will share in launching the annual Arts in Hong Kong program with a series of art installations, museum events, and the landmark art events Art Central and Art Basel Hong Kong.

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  • Next month, the Hong Kong Tourism Board will share in launching the annual Arts in Hong Kong program with a series of art installations, museum events, and the landmark art events Art Central and Art Basel Hong Kong.
  • Attracting visitors from around the globe to experience Hong Kong from an artistic perspective, Arts in Hong Kong celebrates the vibrant and diverse art culture of Hong Kong.
  • A cornerstone of art season, Art Basel Hong Kong will take place at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
  • Additionally, the Arts in Hong Kong Harbour Tour, arranged by the Hong Kong Tourism Board, will offer front-row seats to the artistic wonders along the sea.

Inversion Art and aShareX Team up to Revolutionize the Contemporary Art Market with a Novel Online Auction that Offers Equal Access to Fractional and Individual Bidders Alike

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

The minimum fractional bid is set at just $500, making it accessible to a broad audience.

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  • The minimum fractional bid is set at just $500, making it accessible to a broad audience.
  • "We are interested in new opportunities for artists and building new audiences and mechanisms for investment in the arts," said Jonathan Neil, Co-Founder of Inversion Art.
  • "aShareX is doing just that, opening doors for broader participation in the art market by giving fractional investors access to exceptional artwork that might otherwise be out of reach."
  • Inversion Art is pioneering a new model for investing in and supporting contemporary artists.

Korean Government Delegation and KACES Conclude Successful 3rd UNESCO World Conference on Culture and Art Education

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Monday, February 19, 2024

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST, Minister: Yu In-chon) and Korea Arts & Culture Education Service (KACES, President: Park Eun-sil) participated in the 3rd UNESCO World Conference on Culture and Arts Education, held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates from February 13th to 15th.

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  • The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST, Minister: Yu In-chon) and Korea Arts & Culture Education Service (KACES, President: Park Eun-sil) participated in the 3rd UNESCO World Conference on Culture and Arts Education, held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates from February 13th to 15th.
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    The 3rd UNESCO World Conference on Culture and Arts Education is held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Photo: KOREA ARTS & CULTURE EDUCATION SERVICE)
    Held for the first time since 2010's Seoul event, the 3rd UNESCO World Conference on Culture and Arts Education aimed to reflect evolving social values and adopt the revised Framework for Culture and Arts Education.
  • During the first session, MCST's Culture and Arts Policy Director, Lee Hae-don, gave a presentation titled "A Fair Opportunity for Access to Culture and Arts Education."
  • A MCST official said, “In this conference, which was aimed at discussing the directivity of global culture and arts education, Korea’s leadership in the field of culture and arts education was demonstrated.”
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The Barnacle Society to Host “Poetry Night at The Barnacle,” Sponsored by TradeStation

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

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    Poetry Night at The Barnacle will feature selected poetry written and read by students from Miami-Dade high schools and members of the entire Miami-Dade community.
  • Poets who submit poetry for consideration can attend the event free of charge with up to five family members and friends.
  • Poetry Night at The Barnacle will also feature a reading by renowned Miami poet, Ricardo Pau-Llosa.
  • The CMUP has since published six other books of his, including Fleeing Actium (2023), The Turning (2018), Man (2014), and Parable Hunter (2008).

Explore the Coolest Art Experiences Along Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour This Spring

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

Hong Kong is gearing up to host an array of creative experiences this spring.

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  • Hong Kong is gearing up to host an array of creative experiences this spring.
  • From a mesmerising new teamLab installation to much-anticipated annual events like Art Basel Hong Kong, travellers will be immersed in art on the banks of Victoria Harbour.
  • Meanwhile, Arts in Hong Kong Harbour Tour, arranged by the Hong Kong Tourism Board, will offer front-row seats to the artistic wonders along the sea.
  • Book your trip to Hong Kong, where diverse art experiences await!

‘Banksy - Restored and Reclaimed’ Exhibition Opens at Meuse Gallery Aspen

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Meuse Gallery Aspen is thrilled to announce the opening of a unique exhibition featuring reclaimed and restored works by the elusive street artist Banksy.

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  • Meuse Gallery Aspen is thrilled to announce the opening of a unique exhibition featuring reclaimed and restored works by the elusive street artist Banksy.
  • The restored wall is now on display at "Banksy - Restored Reclaimed" at Meuse Gallery, 601 E Hyman Avenue, CO 81611, through March 31st.
  • Location: Meuse Gallery Aspen, 601 E Hyman Avenue #201, Aspen, CO 81611
    After its debut, Banksy - Restored and Reclaimed will go on tour to Meuse Gallery’s other locations in Saint Helena, CA and Carmel, CA.
  • Transforming ephemeral spray can moments into enduring works that will be preserved for future generations," said Simon Bull, artist and owner of Meuse Gallery Aspen.

Beyond Monet: The Immersive Experience will open at NoCo Center on March 15th

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Producer Paquin Entertainment Group announced today that Beyond Monet: The Immersive Experience will open on March 15th at NoCo Center in Jacksonville.

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  • Producer Paquin Entertainment Group announced today that Beyond Monet: The Immersive Experience will open on March 15th at NoCo Center in Jacksonville.
  • Beyond Monet: The Immersive Experience is full of infinite potential for wonder and sheds new light on what the world thought it knew about Claude Monet.
  • The experience showcases more than 400 of Monet’s most iconic works of impressionism, including the Water Lilies series, Impression: Sunrise, and Poppies.
  • An exclusive encore presentation of Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience, which has sold over 7 million tickets worldwide, will be available at select dates and times.

National Geographic Unveils Trailer for Captivating New Series PHOTOGRAPHER From Oscar®, Bafta and Emmy® Award-Winning Filmmakers E. Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

Today, National Geographic released the trailer for the unprecedented six-part docuseries PHOTOGRAPHER from award-winning filmmakers E. Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin.

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  • Today, National Geographic released the trailer for the unprecedented six-part docuseries PHOTOGRAPHER from award-winning filmmakers E. Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin.
  • Along with the release of the trailer, National Geographic also announced today the names of the eight esteemed directors who have masterfully brought each of the photographers’ stories to life.
  • For over 135 years, National Geographic has built a storied legacy in visual storytelling, showing an interconnected world through the work of thousands of renowned photographers.
  • For Little Monster Films, E. Chai Vasarhelyi, Jimmy Chin and Pagan Harleman are executive producers, and Anna Barnes and Brent Kunkle are co-executive producers.

Mouser Electronics Sponsors 2024 Engineers Week, Welcoming Students to the Future with Educational Activities

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

Mouser has been a major sponsor of this exciting annual event designed to increase public awareness and appreciation of engineers and their work for over a decade.

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  • Mouser has been a major sponsor of this exciting annual event designed to increase public awareness and appreciation of engineers and their work for over a decade.
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    This year's theme, "Welcome to the Future," is about celebrating today's achievements and paving the way for a brighter and more diverse future in engineering.
  • During EWeek, Mouser aspires to spark the imagination of future design engineers while demonstrating some of the latest technologies affecting the world of tomorrow.
  • All Engineers Week activities are included with paid admission to the Museum of Science and History, located in Fort Worth's Cultural District.