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artist carol heft, usa: “war and separation” at the time of coronavirus

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“War and Separation” at the time of Coronavirus [kopa_blockquote border=”left”]The universal subject of displaced families and individuals seeking refuge and homes in parts of the world that are distant and culturally different from their roots was the original theme of this exhibition. The spread of the coronavirus in recent weeks has suggested the inclusion of […]

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carol heft “connections”: artist ron shelton, usa

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chalk on slate drawings: Ron Shelton’s art is political in both process and content.  The fact that he uses perishable materials reflects his feelings about the aesthetic experience; “precious”, contrasted with the ordinary entering the world of the sublime.  Using a slate board and various kinds of chalks, he transforms the drawing surface into a

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artist patrick tagoe-turkson, ghana: solo show at kuaba gallery, usa

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“Repurposed” solo show at Kuaba Gallery, USA Artist Patrick Tagoe-Turkson of Ghana is a multidisciplinary artist with his studio based in Takoradi in the Western Region of Ghana.  Patrick just returned to Ghana after an extended stay in the USA.  His most recent body of work, entitled, Repurposed is on display at the Kuaba Gallery

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carol heft “connections”: political function of art

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Political and social commentary as well as propaganda have always had important functions in art.  In visual art, iconography, (literally, the writing of images) is frequently categorized by period, culture, and style.  It encompasses spiritual, religious, political, military and social themes.  In the ancient world, it was common to display military prowess via relief sculpture

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bolo l’espace art & culture, cameroon: concorde

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Concorde: 12 Artists 12 Approaches The exhibition “Concord” opened at Bolo L’espace Art & Culture, Douala, Cameroon on June 13 and continues until September 14. This collective exhibition is bringing together 12 significant Cameroonian artists representing a robust and timeless theme whose dimension includes social, political, spiritual, and humanist elements.  An exciting work where the

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artist ron shelton, usa “our plastic world”: BBC news in pictures

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BBC News: “In Pictures” 7.18.2019 Artist Ron Shelton’s photograph of “Our Plastic World” was designated for display in the BBC News photo gallery, “In Pictures.”  Each week BBC News selects a different theme for its readers in the Thursday gallery presentation.  Plastic was the theme for the July 18, 2019 gallery. Ron’s image was one

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