Magic is an interesting art form, as well as one of the most entertaining. It makes one question his or her preconceptions of reality. Card tricks are often some of the simplest and most common types of magic tricks with … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: November 2013
We all assume that art is an experience for everyone. Walking into museums, many of us open our eyes and minds to view the incredible pieces standing before us. But what about people with disabilities? How are they going to … Continue reading
A constant topic of conversation in our IDC classes and this blog is “what constitutes art?” From New York Times Arts articles about silence as art to destruction as art, I’ve come to the conclusion that art is extremely subjective. I feel … Continue reading
With New York City being such a diverse city with so many different people and creative minds, there is no doubt that the city would be filled with art, ranging from graffiti to art paintings and exaggerated face paintings being … Continue reading
Three-dimensional printing has aided architects, doctors, and weapon designers, but now, its practicality is catching the attention of many art curators. Only one museum can enjoy an original, making the demand for high quality replicas as high as the demand … Continue reading
The first sentence of the article summarizes the general view of New York art industries. Before reading this article, I didn’t know how much racism plays a role in art, but I agreed with the statement that industries go after … Continue reading
Cars have often been associated with men ever since their birth in the 1900s. Who would have known that female car designers would emerge? Designers such as Monika Zych, Sandy McGill, and Helen Emsley, show that women, too, can be … Continue reading
Steven A. Cohen, hedge fund billionaire and long time art collector, will be selling off almost $80 million worth of art from his sizable collection at Sotheby’s and Christie’s next week. For those who don’t know, Mr. Cohen is the … Continue reading
Banksy’s altered painting “The Banality of the Banality of Evil” recently sold for $615,000 for a charity auction. What a large sum of money for a thrift store painting. The value of this painting brings up the question of what’s … Continue reading
This article discussed the new book, “American Mirror- The Life and Art of Norman Rockwell” by Deborah Solomon, an author and frequent contributor to the New York Times (who by the way, is going to be speaking at a Macaulay … Continue reading