Posts Categorized: Art & Design

Dreaming in Paint: Global Dream Conference Featuring the Work & Thoughts of Surreal Artist Rob Fannin

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While exploring the physiology and psychology of dreams at this year’s 35th Annual International Dream Conference, attendees will be treated with a special dream art exhibition, reception and artist talk by award winning surreal artist, Rob Fannin. During the 5-day conference, from June 16 – 20, 2018 in Scottsdale, AZ, Mr. Fannin will exhibit several… Read more »

Stephen Hawking Inspired Art and a Dalai Lama Sumo-Sized Surprise at the Tokyo International Art Fair 2018

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The city of Tokyo will be playing host to hundreds of talented artists from all around the world when it stages the fourth edition of the Tokyo International Art Fair on 25-26 May 2018, Bellesalle Roppongi. More than 100 exhibitors from over 30 countries will be filling the prime located venue with an incredible display of art, with more pieces than ever… Read more »

Mother’s Day Weekend Celebration of Brown Bodies & Demystifying Breastfeeding

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On May 11th-13th, Punto Space will host ModestEAT, an interdisciplinary multimedia project created by artist Sandie Luna in response to her experience of being an Afro-Latina immigrant and becoming a mother. It confronts  the canon of negative stereotypes of black and brown mothers, and the sexualization and shaming of the female form. “Motherhood forces you… Read more »

Oldest Working Ceramic Artists & Potters in WNC: Carl and Jean Saake

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Carl and Jean Saake – The oldest active ceramic artists in WNC – Perhaps the US? Master ceramic artists, Carl (he’s in his 90’s) and Jean (late 80’s) Saake are thought to be the oldest active potters in Western North Carolina (WNC). MOUNTAIN MADE art gallery owner Melinda Knies says,”We have done some research and… Read more »