This image provided by Intuitive Machines shows its Odysseus lunar lander over the near side of the moon following lunar orbit insertion on February 21. Koons’ “Moon Phases” is visible
Artist Jeff Koons makes history with a sculpture on the moon
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Boston park announces two new art instillations celebrating Year of the Dragon
The sculptures were commissioned from two Massachusetts-area artists.
Four Santa Fe-based Indigenous artists receive prestigious grants
Six years ago, Erica Lord worried her art career was over.
She had gone to school at the Institute for American Indigenous Arts in 2000 and decided to move to Santa Fe permanently after completing a residency there in 2017. Almost as soon as she moved, she was hit by a car while riding her bike and broke her back in multiple places, knocking all the plans she had off course.
In January, she was one of four Santa Fe-based artists who received prestigious Creative Capital awards in visual arts and film, which give $50,000 in unrestricted funds in artists to complete a specific piece of work. This year’s theme is “Wild Futures: Art, Culture, Impact.”
Erica Lord uses a loom to string beads for one of her future projects while working at her studio in Santa Fe on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024.
Erica Lord laughs while holding a sample of her beadwork while working at her studio in Santa Fe on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024.
Chaz John.
A look at Erica Lord’s work table featuring a variety of her beads and works in progress at her studio in Santa Fe on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024.
Bagh Borj Residence / BA Studio
Bagh Borj Residence / BA Studio
Text description provided by the architects. In many old neighborhoods of Isfahan, we see small-scale and dense pieces of plaques that had larger scales in the not-so-distant past. Today, in some cases, these license plates are considered to lack the necessary values for investment or living standards in the eyes of the public.
The 100 square meters of land of the current project is the result of the separation of a destroyed residential plot into several smaller plots by the previous owners, which is located in the Khajo neighborhood of Isfahan. Being located at the end of a dead-end alley, the limited width of the entrance, being surrounded by surrounding buildings on all four sides of the land, and the small scale of the land was among the shortcomings of the license plate for investing and building an independent residential unit with biological values. All of these shortcomings, along with the height requirements, were considered the most important limitations facing the designers. Dealing with these limitations in the process of producing a high-quality living space and producing added value was considered the main challenge of the project.
Looking at the situation of the neighbors and the project in the heart of the surrounding building, you need a strategy, an introverted construction plan in the heart of the existing disturbances of the environment.
Architectural design considerations:
- Centrality of the central courtyard and close connection with all spaces of the building
- Providing natural light to the spaces through the modification of the height system of the floors and the physical system of the building
- Creating a continuous and dynamic spatial connection between open and closed spaces
- Creating spatial independence at the same time as coherence and integration
- Spatial diversity of the independent residential unit and multi-functionality of some spaces
- Visual coherence in a chaotic environment
- Limiting visibility to surrounding buildings and vice versa
- Coexistence and homogeneity with the architecture of the central core of Isfahan
In order to limit the view to the neighbors, it was necessary to design a type of mesh that can meet the following needs:
- Minimizing the view from the adjacent neighbor to the project spaces and vice versa
- Minimizing the shading of bodies with openings (maximum light transmission)
- Coordination of open surfaces with other surfaces in the project
- Simplicity of implementation
- And finally, the size of the Pattern should be such that it prevents neighboring pigeons from sitting inside the holes.
(Pollution caused by bird droppings is a problem that we face in the maintenance of heritage buildings, and it is mainly managed by methods such as creating piles of broken glass or nails on the edges or, in some cases, using devices to create jamming.)
After designing several different modules and patterns and testing their light and visibility, we arrived at a brick grid module that met all our demands. However, a unique brick module needed to be made for this project. A requirement that was associated with its own production challenges, especially due to the proportions of the brick module. How to implement bricklaying using these modules, especially on the large area of the wall between two neighbors, was another challenge of this route.
How carvers are keeping the ice sculptures frozen during a warmer Social Ice in Rochester this year
Ice carvers this year changed their game plan this year for prepping the frozen structures for Social Ice due to the warmer temperatures
National Geographic’s Traveling Photography Exhibition WOMEN: A CENTURY OF CHANGE Now Open in the Visual Arts Center
“WOMEN: A Century of Change” is now open in the Visual Arts Center of the Washington Pavilion. This powerful traveling photography exhibition draws from the acclaimed National Geographic photo archives to showcase a global chronicle of the lives of women.
“We are so excited to host this significant exhibition and provide families, students, educators, women’s groups and beyond an opportunity to experience these celebrated photographs,” says Jana Anderson, Lead Curator for Washington Pavilion Management, Inc. “Come witness the power and impact radiating from this beautiful collection of National Geographic imagery!”
Created to recognize the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution giving women the right to vote, the exhibition illuminates where women have been, where they are now and where they are going and celebrates trailblazers who have redefined womanhood. The more than 100 images depict women from over 30 countries, offering a glimpse into the lives of women worldwide throughout the past century.
The exhibition is divided into six themes: Joy, Beauty, Love, Wisdom, Strength and Hope, with the collections in each theme evoking a sense of that emotion. From Amy Toensing’s photo of the joy felt between two women participating in India’s traditional Holi festival to Lynn Johnson‘s image conveying the strength of women traversing the desert plains of Kenya to bring water to their families, the pictures invite reflection and recognition of the fact that, despite differences and distance, we all experience similar emotions. Interspersed throughout the exhibition are fascinating “Through the Lens” panels that feature behind-the-scenes anecdotes by the photographers on their experiences capturing some of their most compelling shots.
Complementing the exhibition is an additional section, “Portraits of Power,” featuring arresting images of groundbreaking women such as media executive Oprah Winfrey, activist for gun violence prevention Emma González, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, 2019 Women’s World Cup champion Alex Morgan, #MeToo movement founder Tarana Burke and philanthropist Melinda Gates.
In conjunction with this exhibition, the Washington Pavilion will host a three-part speaker series that will highlight local women of change. Tickets to speaker series events are on sale now. Purchase your event tickets online at WashingtonPavilion.org or at the Box Office at 301 S. Main Ave.
Events in the series include:
- Uniting Generations of South Dakota Women | February 27 | Moderated Panel Discussion
- Inspiring South Dakota Change Makers | April 10 | Speaker Event Featuring Local Artists
- The Future Is Female | June 20 | Collegiate Lecture
The “Women: A Century of Change” exhibition will be on display in the Visual Arts Center until June 30, 2024. A companion book, “Women: The National Geographic Image Collection,” which contains nearly 450 photographs including those in the exhibition, is now available for purchase. For more information about the exhibition, visit WashingtonPavilion.org/NatGeo.
About The National Geographic Society
The National Geographic Society is a global nonprofit organization that uses the power of science, exploration, education and storytelling to illuminate and protect the wonder of our world. Since 1888, National Geographic has pushed the boundaries of exploration, investing in bold people and transformative ideas, providing more than 15,000 grants for work across all seven continents, reaching 3 million students each year through education offerings, and engaging audiences around the globe through signature experiences, stories and content. To learn more, visit www.nationalgeographic.org.
This celestial sculpture series just made history by touching down on the moon
By Jacqui Palumbo, CNN (CNN) — With the lunar touchdown of the Odysseus spacecraft on Thursday, the world’s most expensive living artist has now
Australian War Memorial dedicates sculpture to veterans to acknowledge suffering
Connie Boglis was on her way to Athens when she received life-changing news about her former partner Jesse Bird – that the 32-year-old Afghanistan veteran had died by suicide at his home on June 27, 2017.
Mo’Print 2024: A Celebration of Printmaking Across Colorado Unfolds
Experience the vibrant world of Mo’Print 2024, a biennial celebration of printmaking in Colorado. Explore exhibitions, workshops, and studio tours that showcase the beauty and diversity of printma…
A giant, biennial printmaking celebration is in Denver. Here’s how to
Mo’Print, short for Month of Printmaking, is bringing more than 25 exhibitions, 30 workshops and 15 studio tours to town.
