Holland Cotter of The New York Times reports the art world saw more art in more varieties than ever before in the last decade. From new contemporary art in China, to a growing appreciation for multiculturalism in the American art market; the art scene was flooded with new concepts in art and new exhibitions to [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Barack Obama’
The President Wants You To Serve Your Community
This summer, the President asks Americans to serve their community. So why not volunteer some of your time at your community-based art organization. A great way to start is by becoming a volunteer for MAE. Learn more about the president’s message and volunteer opportunities for MAE at Serve.gov.
Obamas Transform White House Art
Alma Thomas’ “Sky Light”, 1973 The Obamas have put a call out to galleries, museums, and private collectors that they want to borrow modern art by African American, Asian, Hispanic, and female artists for the White House. This is a drastic change from the 19th century portraits and still lifes that currently hang in the [...]
Art At The Inaugural Luncheon:
The painting, “View of the Yosemite Valley”, by 19th century landscape painter Thomas Hill (1829-1908), was chosen as the official backdrop to President Barack Obama’s Inaugural Luncheon. The painting is an extraordinary rendering of Yosemite Valley. It was borrowed for the luncheon from the New York Historical Society.
Museum Collects Obama-bilia:
The National Museum of African American History and Culture plans for an exhibit of the historical campaign of President-elect Barack Obama. Although the museum is not scheduled to open until 2015, the museum’s founding director, Lonnie Bunch, decided to enter the collectibles market of Obama-bilia. Bunch and his staff salvaged items from Obama’s Virginia field [...]
