by Sandy | Jun 28, 2008 | Art, Blogroll, Culture, Events, Exhibits, Museums
Kojo Griffin , Untitled from the series Field Theory: group scene , 2000
African American art from the 20th and 21st centuries on view at the Houston Museum of Fine Art . According to the museum site, the collection of over a 100 works will include “early crafts, self-taught artists, Southern academic circles (including the publication of Black Art in Houston by the McAshan Foundation), the Harlem Renaissance, the Civil Rights movement, abstraction, photography, Houston masters, and the New School .”
Museum of Fine Arts Houston, Aug. 3 – Oct. 26, 2008
At the Caroline Wiess Law Building
713-639-7771
www.mfah.org
by Sandy | Jun 24, 2008 | Art, Blogroll, Culture, Exhibits, Museums
“ Benin – Kings and Rituals: Court Arts of Nigeria ”
July 10– September 21, 2008
Royal sculptures from the Benin Kingdom of Nigeria (Edo Empire) – it flourished from about 1440 to the late 1800’s – will be on display at
The Art Institute of Chicago beginning 7/10/08.
Featured are approximately 220 works, "including finely cast bronze figures, altar heads, wall plaques, and staffs of office; sculpted ivories; royal regalia and jewelry in brass, coral, and ivory".
"Benin- Kings and Rituals: Court Arts of Nigeria"
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 South Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
Image: AltarTableau (Aseberia) with Oba Akenzua , 18th century. Nigeria ; Benin Kingdom .
http://www.artic.edu/aic/exhibitions/exhibition/benin
by Bob Martin | Jun 18, 2008 | Art, Culture, Dance
In the last two weeks, I’ve seen two productions of the Jungle Book performed by the Arizona Magic of Music & Dance. Both productions were equally fabulous. What had these performances work is the four days at the Arizona Magic of Music and Dance Camp. Quoting Sue Grzybowski, Camp Volunteer Coordinator, in her thank you note to her volunteers.
As the curtain is about to come down on yet another AZ Magic of Music & Dance camp I can’t think but reminisce about the days that have past, and what a difference you have made. The laughter shrills squeaks, songs, smiles etc.; are great memories. Watching those in wheel chairs do gymnastics, dance, and act in ways which nobody could ever imagine.
It is the last part of her quote that was visible to me in the audience of both productions. The audience, filled with family and friends, began watching the performances as dutiful supportive observers and rapidly moved to Awe and Amazement, then on to laughter, cheers and claps and finally to tears. There was one man who could be heard emotionally saying “That’s my kid, that’s my kid”.
In seeing these performances I’ve been a witness to true transformation, both on the stage and in the audience. To learn more, to volunteer for next year’s event, to enroll your child or to donate please visit AZ Magic of Music & Dance
by Bob Martin | Jun 11, 2008 | Art, Culture, Events, Exhibits
Serendipity was in play this past week. I received a call to hang some of my work in a hurry. A Gallery, the Tryst at Inspirado was holding a reception for the Phoenix Black Chamber of Commerce.
Got the call on Thursday and delivered on Friday. Lots of people, some inquiries and you never know.
by Bob Martin | Jun 4, 2008 | Art, Culture, Events
Title: LAS ARTES DE MARICOPA
Location: 4306 W MISSOURI AVENUE GLENDALE AZ
Start Time: 08:30
Date: 2008-06-11
End Time: 10:00
by Bob Martin | Jun 2, 2008 | Art, Culture, Dance, Dancers, Events, Live Performance
We went last year and had a great time. For more information call.
623-247-4869 or 623-215-2507
Title: African-Festival O8
Location: Arisona State University West Campus
Description: Celebrate African Music, Dance and Food.
Start Time: 10:00
Date: 2008-10-18
End Time: 18:00
