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Visual Arts

Art Review | May 21, 2013

Mills College MFA Exhibition, a 'Compound Vision'

Highlights from this year's Mills College MFA Exhibition include towers of speakers, ambiguous objects, impressive ceramics, and immersive installations. By Kristin Farr   

Art Review | May 19, 2013

SFAI MFA Students Overtake the Old Mint in 'Currency'

Don't miss the SFAI class of 2013 and their year-end MFA exhibition at the strange and wonderful Old Mint building. By Sarah Hotchkiss   

Help Desk | May 13, 2013

Ideal Representation

In which our eminent advisor seeks out artists' opinions on finding a gallery that's the right fit for you. By Bean Gilsdorf   

Visual Arts | May 12, 2013

Yo Mama: On Art and Working Motherhood

A recent performance of Mierle Laderman Ukeles "Manifesto for Maintenance Art" 1969 provides an artist's counterpoint to the current considerations of working motherhood. By Christian L. Frock   

Visual Arts | May 02, 2013

Fabricating a Future with Atelier Dion

Watch an interview with Jay and Rie Dion, a husband and wife team who used their skills as ceramic artists to create a small business focused on custom fabrication. By Little Paper Planes   

Help Desk | Apr 29, 2013

Being "Discovered"

In which our sage columnist reveals the steps necessary to getting your big art world break. By Bean Gilsdorf   

Help Desk | Apr 15, 2013

Art Consultant Transformation

In which our diligent source for all things art-related advises on changing career paths. By Bean Gilsdorf   

Visual Arts | Apr 13, 2013

Vending Machines Dispense Art in Small Packages of Panache

The Art-o-mat® up-cycles the vintage cigarette machine, dispensing $5 packs of art. By Erika Milvy   

Art Review | Apr 10, 2013

Lee Friedlander's Cray Photographs at the Cantor Arts Center

An exhibition of Lee Friedlander's 1986 photographs of Wisconsin's Cray Research supercomputer facility provides intriguing making-of shots, but little information on what's being made. By Ben Marks   

Help Desk | Apr 01, 2013

Juried Shows

In which our tireless advice columnist sorts through the pros and cons of submitting work to juried shows. By Bean Gilsdorf   

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Art & Design
  • Change Is On The Horizon For London's Famous Skyline

    The city of London boasts centuries of architectural history. But a building boom is threatening the city's traditionally low-rise aesthetic and the views of some of that history. Critics — including UNESCO — are very worried about London's changing skyline.

  • Fighting Unwanted Cat Calls, One Poster At A Time

    For women on city streets, unwanted attention from men often comes in the form of cat calls, whistles and roving eyes. New York artist Tatayana Fazlalizadeh says she's had enough and is taking her art to the streets.

  • Are We Hard-Wired For Beauty?

    Psychologist Nancy Etcoff explains why beauty inspires and motivates us. Etcoff says our response to beauty is visceral.

  • How Does Beauty Feel?

    Designer Richard Seymour says material things like cars and cassette decks can be beautiful. In fact, they should be. He says within microseconds, people fall in love with a well-designed object, and they "feel" the beauty before they think about it.

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