Exhibition commemorates centenary of Egon Schiele’s death from Spanish flu NEW YORK — The Spanish Flu pandemic that swept the post-World War I planet took the life of more than 50 million people. Among the dead was a 28-year-old Viennese painter and his pregnant wife. In the 100 years since his death, Egon Schiele’s reputation
Menil Collection unveils impressive addition HOUSTON — The new addition to the Menil Collection’s campus is, as one would expect, a thing of beauty. The building takes its place on the collection’s campus and, like Renzo Piano’s museum building, is a work of art in itself. The building is dedicated to modern and contemporary drawings,
Beaumont artist Richie Haynes died Nov. 3. Haynes won the 2005 The Art Studio, Inc. Member Jurored Art Exhibition. As a result, he had a solo show in May 2006. The following is excerpted from the ISSUE story on the show: Haynes says his involvement in the art of music led to his exploration of
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I would like to submit an Art Studio Manifesto in this issue. Somewhat tongue-in-cheek, it still contains our goals and purpose, and clarifies our intent and means to get there. I hope you enjoy the ride. But first — I hope all will come to the Shop-O-Rama Dec. 1 and 8. The invitation should be
Local artist Grace Megnet will be the Contemporary Local Artist Show Series featured artist at Finder’s Fayre Art and Antiques Gallery, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 6. Megnet’s show Just Because will exhibit her latest works, with many created especially for this event, as part of the ongoing C.L.A.S.S. series featuring local artists. Finder’s
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Artists Pearson, Nesmith unite in art, marriage Art could be described as the creation of form and beauty, and Van Gogh said, “Nothing is truly more artistic than to love people.” Either could be a fitting description for Mark Nesmith and Elizabeth Pearson’s Nov. 3 exhibition, “Love and Paint,” at TASI. The show is a
HFA’s to headline TASI Nov. 15 fundraiser for music programs The Art Studio, Inc. will host “Arts & Drafts: A BEERefit for Art” at Madison’s, Nov. 15, 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. The proceeds will all go to support The Art Studio’s Band Nite music program and performance space for aspiring musicians across the Southeast
Poet, critic, supporter who helped shape, define birth of modern art movements The 1918 Spanish Flu pandemic claimed the lives of as many as 100 million people of all ages. Among the prominent victims was the poet and critic Guillaume Apollinaire, the unsung driver of the pre-WWI art scene. As a poet, he was also a
