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Curator Sir Norman Rosenthal Leads November Art Talks at 92Y | September 22, 2010

Curator Sir Norman Rosenthal Leads November Art Talks at 92Y

This November, Manhattan’s 92Y will host ”Art in Context with Sir Norman Rosenthal,” a series of talks moderated by the former Secretary of Exhibitions at the Royal Academy of Arts in London.

For the series, Sir Norman Rosenthal will speak with Anselm Kiefer (Tuesday, November 2), whose work often addresses the consequences of war, and painter Julian Schnabel (Thursday, November 11), who directed Basquiat and The Diving Bell and the Butterfly.

Visit the 92Y event page for details and to purchase tickets.

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92Y Offers Ceramic Workshop in Tuscany | September 15, 2010

92Y Offers Ceramic Workshop in Tuscany

Manhattan’s 92Y is offering a unique opportunity to artists who love to travel: The organization’s Ceramics Center director, Bobby Silverman, will lead a 10-day soda-firing workshop at Tuscany’s La Meridiana, the International Center for Ceramic Art, from October 2 through October 12. Not only will participants refine their skills, but they will also enjoy local culture via tastings and side trips to Florence and Siena.

Visit 92Y’s event page for details–and act fast!

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92Y Hosts Talks with Design Legends this Fall | September 9, 2010

92Y Hosts Talks with Design Legends this Fall

In September and October, Manhattan’s 92Y will hold “Dialogues with Design Legends,” a series of talks with key players in the fields of interior design, industrial design, and architecture. The series is curated by Daniella Ohad Smith, a faculty member at Parsons the New School for Design.

Marc Newson with Alice Rawsthorn Thu, Sep 16, 2010

Santiago Calatrava with Paul Goldberger   Mon, Oct 4, 2010

Frank Gehry with Paul Goldberger   Wed, Oct 13, 2010

Victoria Hagan with Holly Brubach   Thu, Oct 28, 2010

Visit the 92Y event page for details and to purchase tickets.

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Women-Centered Events at NYC’s 92Y: April and May | April 14, 2010

Women-Centered Events at NYC’s 92Y: April and May

Women from a variety of disciplines discuss their work this spring at Manhattan’s 92Y. Visit 92Y.org for details and to purchase tickets.

April 22, 8:15 p.m., $27
LISA YUSKAVAGE
The artist talks about her nudes with Robert Storr, dean of the Yale University School of Art, a consulting curator of modern and contemporary art at the Philadelphia Museum of Art and director of the 2007 Venice Biennale.

April 27, 8:15 p.m., $27
JENNY SANFORD
The former First Lady of South Carolina presents her bestselling memoir, Staying True (Ballantine Books, 2010), which staying strong and true to herself when facing life’s challenges, including the adultery of her … Read More »

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Artists Collaborate To Produce Unique Books | June 25, 2009

Artists Collaborate To Produce Unique Books

*GIVEAWAY~Working hard to have dabbled in as much as possible in this short life, Jordan Pollard has attempted to master always taking on new experiences.

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Spiritual Goddesses With Inspirational Messages | April 8, 2009

Spiritual Goddesses With Inspirational Messages

Michelle Perkett is an artist who believes that the world can always use more happiness, kindness, color and inspiration!

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Paper, Scissors and Paste Render Art | January 5, 2009

Paper, Scissors and Paste Render Art

Jennifer DeDonato is a mixed media artist using paper as her media of choice. She draws inspiration from colors, everyday objects and quotes. “Whenever I feel stumped I flip through my papers and I find myself consumed in color and texture,” says Jennifer.

“One of my earliest memories is sitting next to my grandmother cutting and pasting my
creations with paste she made from flour and water. My artistic nature formed early, drawing on my parents walls and tables and working with my hands. Apart from being an artist who fancies sewing, photography, metal smithing and woodworking, I am a wife and … Read More »

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Elle Jule Influenced by Fairies And Folklore | December 29, 2008

Elle Jule Influenced by Fairies And Folklore

Danielle Stirling started making jewelry as a child. My mother bought me a bead loom at one point and I was hooked! I started Elle Jule in 2006 so that I could turn my passion into a business that would allow me to stay home with my children, and the rest is History!

I find inspiration for my designs in many different ways; it really depends on my mood. The seasons are a really big color trigger for me, I have always loved fairies and folklore, so a lot of my designs are heavily influenced by paintings and stories.

The thing … Read More »

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