By Danielle Dupuis (CHATHAM-KENT, ON) – On Monday, June 3, get creative in the art of collage with Fran Lucid. Experiment with combining paint, print, ink, tissue paper, and more to establish depth, movement, form and shape in your work. Fran has a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Windsor, and is an [...]
By Danielle Dupuis (CHATHAM-KENT, ON) – ARTspace is pleased to announce a new exhibition, ‘Joe’s Drawings II’, an exhibition of pen and ink line-drawings featuring nature in Chatham-Kent. These works are completely unique with their graphic patterns and stylized representations. Joe’s work is highly influenced by his love of music, which can be seen through [...]
By Laura Gould (WINDSOR, ON) – The Community Art Wall at the Windsor Public Library’s Central Branch may be just the space for you! Located at 850 Ouellette Avenue, Windsor, just off the library’s Dufferin entrance, the Community Art Wall is a great place to display your 2-dimensional artwork. Beginning June 1, 2013, Central Branch [...]
By Aleksandra Wadas (WINDSOR, ON) – How do we look at art? Due to art’s subjective nature it is not an easy question to answer. The topic becomes even more complex when we start looking at contemporary works. Art from the era of Modernism and Postmodernism is often overly conceptual, minimal or eclectic in nature. [...]
By Sonya Blazek (CHATHAM-KENT, ON) – In the installation “All That Is Solid”, Simone Jones presents a 32-foot long animation that purposefully joins two different forms: black and white photographs and supersaturated colour geometric shapes. By presenting us with a contradictory hybrid image, Jones asks us to question not only how we perceive space but [...]
By Danielle Dupuis (CHATHAM-KENT, ON) – On Monday, May 13, get messy with abstract artist Becky Fixter Vagners. Students will learn the basics of colour theory, composition, and learning to be bold with acrylic paint through practise on a small-scale canvas. Becky is an exhibiting member at ARTspace. Her method involves applying thick layers of [...]
By Sonya Blazek (CHATHAM-KENT, ON) – On Friday, April 19 at 7pm, Michael Gibson, a London-based art dealer and collector, will speak about collecting historical and contemporary art work. Michael will discuss what you should look for when purchasing fine art, drawings, paintings and photography, as well as what things to avoid. The discussion will [...]
By Danielle Dupuis (CHATHAM-KENT, ON) – ARTspace is eager to announce a Call for Entry into the second biennial International Print Exchange and Community Arts Initiative, which will run from August 21 – September 28, 2013. An open call has been put out to artists, print studios and forums across the globe asking printmakers to [...]
By Robert K. Stephen (NEW YORK, NY) – In a sense, the Guggenheim in New York City is an anti-museum with its winding pathways adorned with art. No stairs and no square rooms. It is relaxing and an anti-stereotypical museum, so its intriguing design can take your mind off less than fascinating exhibitions. ”Gutai: Splendid [...]
By Sonya Blazek (CHATHAM-KENT, ON) – Back by popular demand, Art & Wine returns and so does Doctor Lorenzo Buj! This time, the Art Doctor will explore spirituality and heresy in art from classical antiquity to the modern era. The series is presented in three complimentary parts: Wednesdays, March 6, 13 and 20. Each session [...]
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