Sunday, June 26, 2011

What Makes Me Understand What I Am,



He An's light installation, What Makes Me Understand What I Am,
is made up of a collection of stolen neon signs that is both a memorial
to his father and a tribute to a Japanese porn star. It's beautifully
fruity stuff.


He An's light installation made up of stolen neon signs. Photo / Supplied

 


Inside the Making of an Old Timey Neon Sign

Saturday, June 18, 2011

Midland stands on solid ground with 'It's a Gas' exhibit

Midland stands on solid ground with 'It's a Gas' exhibit | MLive.com
MIDLAND — When you’re looking for ways to keep kids amused this summer,
chances are the periodic table doesn’t make the short list.

Even the title of the latest family-friendly, interactive exhibit to
move into the Alden B. Dow Museum of Science and Art — “It’s a Gas!” —
is more likely to evoke thoughts of pulling a finger than beryllium,
rhodium and francium, also known as Be, Rh and Fr.

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Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Kunthstalle Museum lights up Grand River Avenue

Kunthstalle Museum lights up Grand River Avenue

The only museum devoted exclusively to multimedia and light art exhibits
in America opened its doors June 10 in the historic former Comerica
Headquarters building on Grand River at Warren on the western edge of the Woodbridge neighborhood.

In Germany, where the term originates, a kunsthalle
is more than just a gallery. Around the world, kunsthalles operate as
exhibition halls and community centers for temporary art exhibits,
unlike museums, which host permanent collections. And Kunsthalle Detroit director Tate Osten says the organization hopes to be more than just art space to the city.

Saturday, June 04, 2011

Mark's Benefit / Ion Art Open House & Art Show

Mark's Benefit / Ion Art Open House & Art Show
Mark's Benefit / Ion Art Open House & Art Show to benefit local neon
& sequin artist, Mark Leeper Westphal who is battling cancer and in
need of community support. Ion Art is hosting this benefit to raise
funds to help cover Mark's treatment and support. Mark has been
associated with Ion Art for over twenty years and is a wonderful neon
artist. His other magnificent artwork includes large scale detailed
sequined art pieces. Ion Art invites the community to join our local
business friends and private friends to our Open House which will
showcase fabulous art by the artists of Ion Art and friends, the sale of
which will go to benefit Mark Westphal, as well as a silent auction
with donated goodies from local businesses, food by Stony's Pizza, The
Best Wurst and Polkadots Cupcakes, brew by (512) Brewing Company and a
raffle of donated goodies. Musical performances by local musical acts
(noon) Christopher Kelton Fairman, (1pm) Strawberry JAM, (2pm) Arson for
Candy and (3pm) The Jitterbug Vipers. Please join us! Suggested
donation $20-$10-sliding scale. Please see our website or facebook for
more details! http://ionart.com/benefit shows a list of our wonderful donors!
(407 Radam Lane, #A-100 Austin TX 78745)

Thursday, June 02, 2011

Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art

"Neon Gallery" Fine Art Print by Chris Cherry | RedBubble

This neon sign is a new commission by the Scottish Turner prize winning
artist Martin Creed which has been installed on the front of the
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art in Edinburgh, Scotland.


Neon Gallery by Chris Cherry