The always whimsical, entertaining, and ridiculously meticulous Christy Puetz is showing her latest beaded artworks at Chandler Center for the Arts. The opening reception is Friday.New Times snagged this artist for a Studio Visit a couple years ago and we’re pleased to find out that she’s still at it.Puetz is…
SMoCA really knows how to stay on my radar.This is the third time I’ve blogged about their “Rewind Remix Replay: Design, Music & Everyday Experience” exhibition.But it’s with good reason. Starting with a call for historic music-making/producing/amplifying contraptions way back in June, the show opened early this month. It sounds…
Wayne Rainey is at it again.The owner of Holgas and MonOrchid can easily be credited as a major mover in the downtown arts scene.And tonight he’s debuting his latest art space, Bokeh Gallery, in the MonOrchid building…
What a drag.After eight years of business, the posh furniture and home boutique, haus modern living, on Central Ave and Highland is closing Sunday.Needless to say, we’re big-time bummed here at New Times about the news. We may even be too depressed to hit the clearance sale that is going…
I really do love to poke around little boutiques for unique treasures. It’s gotten to a point where most of my accessories come from small-time designers who craft at home. These days, I’m actually embarrassed to admit it if I’m wearing a scarf or hat that I picked up at…
I got a little misty a while ago when I received an e-mail from Kimber Lanning, owner and director of Modified Arts for the past 10 years. She announced she was handing over the reins of Modified to Phoenix newcomers Kim Larkin and Adam Murray, a husband-and-wife team who defected…
Phoenix artist Matthew Moore, who’s also a fourth-generation Arizona farmer, has just combined my two all-time favorite activities: food shopping and art viewing. His latest video installation, “Lifecycles,” which magically melds the two, is premiering at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival’s New Frontier exhibition. The event, curated by film festival…
So you love art. Obviously. Because you’re reading this blog.Sure, I’d love to think people read Arty Girl just for the delightful creative voice of its author but, as you all know, I’m just too dang humble to believe such things.So you’ve got the interest. Now, the next step is…
Yes, you read that headline right. This blog is going to be about an event tomorrow that includes performance art, an art installation, a fish roundup and a canal dry-up.In case you didn’t know, our canals are filled with white armur fish that munch on the aquatic vegetation. These little…
I swear, I should have been a marriage counselor. I am obsessed with relationships.And, no, it’s not because of the romantic mushy stuff.I love to know the intricacies of the particular dynamics between people. I’m constantly observing interactions, subsequent reactions and body language. Particularly when it comes to romantic relationships,…
All of the CGI special effects in movies over the years has put a bad taste in my mouth. Even on a 2D screen, you just can’t beat real space. I’d much rather see a slightly stiff and somewhat immobile Yoda than a Yoda who is so CGI’d out, he…
A month or so ago, I was quasi-obsessed with this: It’s a video/preview/advertisement for the new Julian Casablancas album. The whole thing is filled with compelling visuals with instrumental parts of the songs – edited like a movie trailer. Of course, being that I really enjoy this album, I’m charmed…
A little over a month ago, I had a night out at the movies. It was great. Especially because I didn’t have to buy a ticket or endure an annoying shopping center to get to the theater.That’s because I went to the Phoenix Art Museum for my cinema experience.And tonight,…
So you may be sick of shopping right now. Or maybe you’re like me and the holiday season just ignited your disgusting desire to continue consuming.I can’t help it. I like to buy stuff.Either way, you should know that the Phoenix Art Museum Gift Shop (The Museum Store) is now…
The Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture wants you!Well, actually, they only want you if you happen to be an artist or poet who hasn’t previously received a City of Phoenix public art commission.If that’s the case, you’re eligible to apply for the 7th Avenue Streetscape project…
Since we’ve thrown Art One a Best of Phoenix Award and we’ve written articles like these, it’s really no secret that our editorial staff is totally rooting for Art One to pull through this recession.And why wouldn’t we? Owner Kraig Foote has an incredible eye for potential. And with his…
The owner of UFO (Universal Furnishings and Offerings) did a very smart thing a couple weeks ago.He called me to tell me about this other smart thing he did at the beginning of the month: he put together an art show. A really good one…
It’s no secret that in our modern lives, friendships help us thriveThat’s why I’m happy to learn that Bentley Gallery in Scottsdale and eye lounge in Phoenix have kicked up a little relationship.You can see the results of this friendly collaboration tonight, at eye lounge where “Works from Bentley Gallery”…
Phoenix Art Museum and the Desert Botanical Garden have two of the country’s most beautiful collections of plant life. But you can’t find them in the landscaping. These plants are hanging on the walls. Humans have been drawing pretty flowers for a long time. Early depictions of plants can be…
If you’re on facebook and you’re “friended” any of the artsy folks downtown, the name Rich Zandlo should ring a bell.Zandlo suffers from Cystic Fibrosis, a devastating genetic disease that often causes an early death. Individuals who have the disease usually die in their 20’s or early 30’s, most likely…
Of course, this was on my “to blog” list at the very beginning of December but other arty events forced me to shove this one aside. It’s so sad when that happens.The good news is, this blog will stay relevant for exactly 17 more days…
I wish there were five of me.I mean, I’m sure that would drive everyone else around me (or me’s) crazy. But if there were five of me, I could see and do all the things I want to in this town.And today I’m adding one more thing to my mental…
