The first union members to strike at the Philadelphia Museum of Art overwhelmingly agreed to their first contract Sunday night and will return to work Monday morning, ending a historic 19-day strike. "I love my job and I'm very happy to be back," said Maya Wind, a graphic editor who has worked at the museum … Read moreArt Museum Staffers Ratify First Contract, Look Forward To Returning To Work
I've always wanted to be someone who reads art books. Unfortunately, the extent of my attention and the general lack of tolerance for vague amusement in the art world usually only allows me to read the book before inevitably deviating from what I call a "radical" in a catalog, show, or intentionally blank page. intervention. … Read moreThe NY Art Book Fair Is A Whole Scene
A cherry picker takes a man to the street next to a wall that surrounds an empty lot in central Johannesburg. He's not cutting power lines, he's painting a billboard-sized canvas of four contemporary South African musicians. Known as Dibongz, the artist is at the forefront of a growing movement to use Johannesburg's fort to … Read moreStreet Art Animates Johannesburg’s Gritty Streets
INDIANAPOLIS. Former Colts quarterback Art Schlichter, who was found unconscious at the Hampton Inn in Ohio in June, has been released from jail less than a year after he was charged with federal ticket fraud in connection with a major ticket fraud. as a result of which the victims were defrauded of millions of dollars. … Read moreOut Of Prison Less Than A Year, ExColts QB Art Schlichter Charged With Cocaine Possession
Indianapolis. The power of paper as art is on full display in Long-Sharp Gallery's latest exhibition, Page One. Fourteen artists from around the world have embraced the artistic medium of paper and redefined its boundaries, creating sculptures, portraits, collages, abstractions and more at this downtown Indianapolis gallery. The first page supports paper art by taking … Read moreLongSharp Gallery Champions Papermade Art In New Fine Art Exhibit, ‘Front Page’
The good news is that there is a lot of great art in Houston right now. Bad news doesn't last forever. Most inspirational artwork created by Texas residents or visiting artists has an expiration date. All the more reason to go outside and be inspired – and the weather is good. Here are five current … Read moreGo See Some Art This Weekend. Here Are 5 Exhibits And Performances Worth Seeing While You Still Can
Art Labo, a revered mainstay of Los Angeles radio who delighted local fans and mainstream listeners with "oldies but goodies" for more than half a century, has died. He is 97 years old. In a post on his official Twitter account, Labo died of pneumonia on October 7 at his home in Palm Springs. Related: … Read moreArt Laboe Dies: Los Angeles Radio Legend Who Spun & Promoted “Oldies But Goodies” Was 97
PALM SPRINGS, California – Art Labeau, a pioneering radio DJ who helped end racial segregation in Southern California, has died. He is 97 years old. Laboe died of pneumonia last Friday, said Joanna Marones, a spokesperson for Laboe's production company Dart Entertainment. His latest show was produced last week and aired on Sunday nights. Laboe … Read moreLegendary Radio DJ Art Laboe Dead At 97
© Courtesy of LA Times. Laverne Cox hugs award winner Chase Strangio at the Hammer Museum Gala. (Michelle Groskop/For The Times) Behind the glitter of the celebratory Hammer Saturday in the Garden, a commitment to activism reminded guests of what awaits the pulse of the museum. The Hammer's first gala since 2019 is marked by … Read moreArt And Activism Power A Starry Hammer Museum Gala