Emperor & Love, Marilyn
By Larry Anklewicz Friday, April 5, 2013
A new film called “Emperor” recently opened in Toronto. It is set in Japan immediately after that country capitulated, to end World War II, and was occupied by the American army. General Douglas MacArthur was appointed the supreme commander of the country.
Abstract artist seeks commercial projectsBy Tim Saunders Friday, April 5, 2013
During 2013 abstract artist Penny Wilton plans to work with more hotels and restaurants throughout the world.
The Rise of American RoséBy David White Tuesday, April 2, 2013
For the past three decades, wine enthusiasts have shuddered when presented with American rosé.
Is National Poetry Month an Oxymoron?By Alan Caruba Tuesday, April 2, 2013
April 1st marks the beginning of National Poetry Month and I want you to restrain yourself from dashing around trying to find a single book or anthology of poetry where you call home. If you do have one, it likely is something you brought home from college or an older relative gave you as a birthday gift. Poetry does not line our bookshelves and plays virtually no role in our lives these days unless you are older and developed a liking for it in your youth.
The pros and cons of commissions
By Tim Saunders Saturday, March 30, 2013
Some artists vigorously embrace commissions with great energy and enthusiasm while others shun them altogether.
Hot Docs Film FestivalBy Larry Anklewicz Monday, March 25, 2013
It must be spring! I know that to be a fact because the Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Film Festival, one of the largest documentary film festivals in the world, has just announced the line-up for its 20th anniversary edition. The latest edition of Hot Docs is set to open in Toronto on April 25th and will run until May 5th.
Art sells propertiesBy Tim Saunders Friday, March 22, 2013
Art sells properties.
That is a bold statement of fact from Scottish colourist Eileen Sey, whose equally bold work is hung in countless luxury apartments along Brighton seafront and Sandbanks in Poole, Dorset, UK.
Celebrating America’s Rhone RangersBy David White Tuesday, March 19, 2013
This week, more than 100 wine producers are gathering in San Francisco to celebrate America’s take on the 22 grape varieties originally made famous in France’s Rhone Valley.
This week’s art news
By Tim Saunders Friday, March 15, 2013
A heart-warming love affair is the subject of a new exhibition in London this April.
Opera’s poisons and potions connect students with chemistryBy American Chemical Society Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Opera audiences can feel the chemistry in romance-inspired classics like Mimi’s aria from La Bohème, Cavaradossi’s remembrance of his beloved while awaiting execution in Tosca and that young lady pining for her man with “O mio babbino caro” in the opera Gianni Schicchi. An article in ACS’ Journal of Chemical Education, however, focuses on the real chemistry — of poisons and potions — that intertwines famous operatic plots.
Oz & Searching for Sugar ManBy Larry Anklewicz Monday, March 11, 2013
If you like big spectacles and great special effects, this is the film for you. But if you’re looking for a film that hits the heart like the original The Wizard of Oz, keep looking.
This week’s art newsBy Tim Saunders Friday, March 8, 2013
The joys of a country life
“A country life is enjoyable and inspirational,” says Paula Vize, the Hampshire artist whose distinctive and memorable work can be found in private collections throughout the world.
“I like to spend time painting and walking with my dogs. I love the horses and the hierarchy of the hounds which fuels my inspiration. Paintings are an excellent form of communication and education about those things so valuable that we are in danger of losing in Great Britain.