artLIFE at heavybubble

Welcome to artlife where we post a curated selection of events, exhibitions, workshops, and doings by heavybubble and artists that use our services. Check out the  artist opportunities and events that catch our eye.

Philip Guston Small Oils 1969–1973
Thanks to James Kalm. This exhibition of small works by one of New Yorks most influential painters. Executed during a five year period while Guston was developing his Hooded Figure and Roma series, these pieces show the concentration and focus the artist was bringing to his return to figuration. Divided in to four categories, single objects, [...]
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Abstract art Kenneth Noland
Speaking about the future of abstract art. “It’s a fertile field that we barely have explored, and young artists will return to it… I’m certain.” The death of Kenneth Noland is a loss. The amazing work of his career is inspiring. His dedication to abstraction was prfound.
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Call for Artists : Art in Odd Places
Art in Odd Places aims to stretch the boundaries of communication in the public realm by presenting artworks in all disciplines outside the confines of traditional public space regulations. AiOP reminds us that public spaces function as the epicenter for diverse social interactions and the unfettered exchange of ideas. Download information and application : http://artinoddplaces.org
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Arched by Gigi Naftzger
Singularity in relationship : Gigi Naftzger, paintings and drawings
exhibition
March 31 – April 30, 2010

One way to orient oneself is by quiet, sustained looking.

At first glance one sees color and lots of it. The color fields in Gigi Naftzger's paintings create a restfulness that encourages one to linger, to look longer.

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painting: Black Box, 48" x 48", oil and pastel on canvas
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Abstraction/Distraction Marjorie Grigonis new oil paintings at 3rd Street Gallery
exhibition
March 31 – May 2, 2010

NEW OIL PAINTINGS

Exhibition
March 31 – May 2, 2010

Artist's Reception
April 11 2 – 5 pm

First Friday
April 2 12 – 9 pm

 

Gallery Hours
12 – 5 pm

52 N. 2nd Street Philadelphia, PA 19106
215 625 0993

 

painting: Black Box, 48" x 48", oil and pastel on canvas

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Abstraction/Distraction Marjorie Grigonis at 3rd Street Gallery
NEW OIL PAINTINGS Exhibition March 31 – May 2, 2010 Artist’s Reception April 11 2 – 5 pm First Friday April 2 12 – 9 pm Gallery Hours 12 – 5 pm 52 N. 2nd Street Philadelphia, PA 19106 215 625 0993 painting: Black Box, 48″ x 48″, oil and pastel on canvas www.marjoriegrigonis.com www.3rdstreetgallery.com
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We’re moving our Gallery!
In April we will have moved into our new gallery space in Old City. We are sad to leave our South Street neighborhood but are excited to be in the lava flow of First Friday and a vibrant art community. More news to come! heavybubble GALLERY@110 110 Church Street Philadelphia, PA 19106
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exhibitions
Urban Eyes : Howard Brunner

Opening Reception Friday, April 2, 2010 6 – 9pm Ryan John Art Salon 1050 Hancock Street Philadelphia, PA 19123

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An Art Handling olympics?
A fun little short on the first ever Art Handling Olympics. An appreciation for each of us that moves and hangs art. If you need to see more than the silly video check out the link below. article : the DailyNews
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critique phrase of the week
Although I am not a painter, I think that the reductive quality of the spatial relationships verges on codifying the substructure of critical thinking.
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critique quote of the week
I’m troubled by how the iconicity of the biomorphic forms visually and conceptually activates a participation in the critical dialogue of the 90s.
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Artist Wafaa Bilal …and Counting, a performance piece.
By tonight Bilal’s back will be tattooed with the names of Iraqi cities, 5,000 red dots representing dead American soldiers and 100,000 dots in invisible ink representing the official death toll for Iraqis. The dots representing the Iraqi death toll will only be visible under ultraviolet light. from an interview with Wafaa Bilal And Counting is a [...]
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