- NEON CAFE - Making Neon and Light Art in West Auckland New Zealand - WWW.NEONCAFE.CO.NZ
Sunday, June 26, 2011
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.
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.
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.
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.
Friday, June 10, 2011
Thursday, June 09, 2011
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)
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.
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.
Monday, May 30, 2011
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Museum signage
Art Museum Signage | Neon Signages
Many experts in the lighting field believe that the overall outlook for
neon signage seems to be very optimistic. Neon signs have a record of
100 years of successful use in advertising. If there were no neon signs
cities and towns would be darker places and the neon sign industry would
cease to exist, but that is not likely to occur.Let’s start with some general information about neon such as why it’s
used, uses other than advertising, where it’s used here and in other
countries, neon signage around the world, and so much more. Everyone
knows its main use is for advertising and that’s what keeps the neon
sign industry going, but it has many other uses that are beneficial to
the public. Enjoy watching TV? Neon is used in in television tubes. Do
you have a neon wall clock? Neon lighting is use in the home and in many
businesses to enhance and highlight dark areas. It is used in gas
lasers is used to remove eye cataracts and for other medical problems.
Many people have flown, but did you know this? It has been used in
beacons and it has can be seen by pilots have seen it 20 miles away when
it was impossible for them to see other kinds of lights. Neon lights
can be seen through the fog. Many travelers have found it very helpful
when looking for a motel on a foggy night. Neon does all this and more.
Many experts in the lighting field believe that the overall outlook for
neon signage seems to be very optimistic. Neon signs have a record of
100 years of successful use in advertising. If there were no neon signs
cities and towns would be darker places and the neon sign industry would
cease to exist, but that is not likely to occur.Let’s start with some general information about neon such as why it’s
used, uses other than advertising, where it’s used here and in other
countries, neon signage around the world, and so much more. Everyone
knows its main use is for advertising and that’s what keeps the neon
sign industry going, but it has many other uses that are beneficial to
the public. Enjoy watching TV? Neon is used in in television tubes. Do
you have a neon wall clock? Neon lighting is use in the home and in many
businesses to enhance and highlight dark areas. It is used in gas
lasers is used to remove eye cataracts and for other medical problems.
Many people have flown, but did you know this? It has been used in
beacons and it has can be seen by pilots have seen it 20 miles away when
it was impossible for them to see other kinds of lights. Neon lights
can be seen through the fog. Many travelers have found it very helpful
when looking for a motel on a foggy night. Neon does all this and more.
Vivid Sydney Illuminates the Harbour City
Vivid Sydney Illuminates the Harbour City | Greatreporter
Thousands lined the edge of Sydney Harbour to watch the first showing of
‘Lighting the Sails’; explored a playground of interactive and
low-energy light art displays by a global field of artists from
countries including Germany, Singapore, New Zealand, The Netherlands,
France, Thailand and Australia; and witnessed FireDance the largest fire
performance ever seen in Australia.
Thousands lined the edge of Sydney Harbour to watch the first showing of
‘Lighting the Sails’; explored a playground of interactive and
low-energy light art displays by a global field of artists from
countries including Germany, Singapore, New Zealand, The Netherlands,
France, Thailand and Australia; and witnessed FireDance the largest fire
performance ever seen in Australia.
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Viva light at Neon Lab
Viva light at Neon Lab - Isthmus | The Daily Page
Everybody loves neon signs, right? Those colorful symbols of allure that
beckon us to bars and restaurants. Turns out people love neon the way
they love typewriters and film cameras and vinyl LPs. Neon is fading as a
technology — and as a craft. Tom Zickuhr wants to make sure that in
this corner of the world, at least, that doesn't happen.
Everybody loves neon signs, right? Those colorful symbols of allure that
beckon us to bars and restaurants. Turns out people love neon the way
they love typewriters and film cameras and vinyl LPs. Neon is fading as a
technology — and as a craft. Tom Zickuhr wants to make sure that in
this corner of the world, at least, that doesn't happen.
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