Lukas Avendaño remembers reading a book when he was a 15-year-old, growing up in Oaxaca, about a train that blew through Tucson and Phoenix on its way from Mexico. More than 15 years later, the performance artist is in Phoenix for the first time, and says the environment couldn’t be…
One new idea for every day in 2011. We’re talking big, small, local, international, in action and on the drawing board. Here’s today’s — what’s yours? Aaron Koblin, the brain behind Sheep Market and Bicycle Built for 2,000, is a project kind of guy … and he’s a big fan…
Artist: Andrew Pielage Medium: Digital PrintWe all know that downtown Phoenix is seriously lacking in the cool modern architecture department but after walking into the Sandra Day O’Connor Courthouse you might just forget about all that. The courthouse has a dramatic six story glass curtain-wall on the north face, and contains a drum-shaped…
Scottsdale’s Museum of Contemporary Art opened its summer season with exhibitions by Seattle-based installation duo Lead Pencil Studios and local artist Jon Haddock, who created and curated “IDIOS KOSMOS: KOINOS KOSMOS”.Haddock’s show, which will up be at SMoCA until October 2, includes visual, sculptural, and installation work by nine artists (including Haddock) and is…
One new idea for every day in 2011. We’re talking big, small, local, international, in action and on the drawing board. Here’s today’s — what’s yours? In his newest series, FaceArtists, Andy Alcala uses a different kind of canvas — his own face. The Iowa-based photographer posted his series of…
As if we needed another reason to get off of the Light Rail along Central Avenue in downtown Phoenix, Arizona Opera announced that in the next year it will be renovating and moving into 1636 N. Central Ave. (formerly Walsh Brothers Furniture). Opera representatives say the 16,800 square-foot space across from Phoenix Art Museum…
Things are warming up around Chase Field in preparation for the 82nd Major League Baseball All-Star Game on July 14. The downtown Phoenix ballpark will host a face-off between fan-picked players from the National and American leagues, who are bound to knock a few out of the park (and maybe into the…
Artist: Jesa TownsendMedium: Oil One of the biggest struggles when relocating to the desert was what often felt like the lack of lush greenery here in the valley of the Sun. This thought or rather gripe turned lovingly positive when the often times 110 plus degrees disappeared with the sun…
Tempe’s MADCAP Theaters announced over the weekend that they’ll be closing for the summer and canceling all film programming until the school year starts back up (or until it cools down). The independent theater on Mill Avenue is currently raising funds to repair its air conditioners, a job they estimate…
One new idea for every day in 2011. We’re talking big, small, local, international, in action and on the drawing board. Here’s today’s — what’s yours? Cristina Guitian was recently commissioned to draw a 38-meter mural for the AMC Hospital in Amsterdam. The London-based artist writes that the result, Memories…
One new idea for every day in 2011. We’re talking big, small, local, international, in action and on the drawing board. Here’s today’s — what’s yours? Jeff Waldman has a thing for swings.The San Francisco-based artist was having a conversation last year about the simple pleasures created with two pieces…
One new idea for every day in 2011. We’re talking big, small, local, international, in action and on the drawing board. Here’s today’s — what’s yours? During this year’s celebration of Midsummer, in Pozan, Poland, residents released 11,000 floating lanterns made from sugar paper and compacted hay. Wherever you are…
One new idea for every day in 2011. We’re talking big, small, local, international, in action and on the drawing board. Here’s today’s — what’s yours?They might come in handy if you have a few extra hours this weekend…
One new idea for every day in 2011. We’re talking big, small, local, international, in action and on the drawing board. Here’s today’s — what’s yours? Scottsdale Public Art (and every other public art organization in the country) is facing budget cuts and a changing economic environment, and instead of…
Art walks are more often about people watching and shenanigans and less about the actual art. We’re here to guide you through both. Presenting our very own Field Guide — an evolving guide to art walks around town.From time to time, we’ll introduce some of our favorite spots and dish out some…
Door To Door Atheists Bother Mormons – Watch more Funny Videos You might call John Safran’s latest effort a proactive approach. The Australian filmmaker was frustrated by Mormon missionaries coming to his door early in the morning, so he flew to Salt Lake City on a mission of his own: converting Mormons…
Artist: Danielle D’Aleo Medium: Mural I recently relocated to the Detroit area for graduate school, and shortly thereafter, found myself homesick and freezing cold. This piece uses color to represent the landscape, warmth, love, and music of the Valley … P.S. Go Suns!The countdown to Best of Phoenix continues! Last year, we profiled 100 Creatives who…
One new idea for every day in 2011. We’re talking big, small, local, international, in action and on the drawing board. Here’s today’s — what’s yours? Anthony Zeh’s on a mission to find and photograph creative women — in 365 degrees. The Phoenix-based photographer is all about process; he visits…
ocal history buffs Douglas Towne and Marshall Shore join efforts, there’s bound to a good story. And this Friday, there will be nine. The two guest curators are hosting The Grid Show — part of an annual celebration of local (and often obscure) culture and history that’s hosted by Downtown arts venue The Trunk Space. On…
Artist: Eric IwersenMedium: House paint, spray paint, pencil and oil stick. Sort of my perspective on all the immigration battles and SB1070, politics, etc..The countdown to Best of Phoenix continues! Last year, we profiled 100 Creatives who made a mark on the local arts scene. This year, we’ll have 100 creative representations of Phoenix. No scope or…
On First and Third (and any other) Friday of the month, art fans have the opportunity to check out artwork and meet a variety of local artists. Tonight, Roosevelt Row’s hosting an opportunity for those artists and gallery owners to meet and hang out with each other. …
