Marcel Broodthaers. L’espace de l’écriture
MAMbo – Museo d’Arte Moderna di Bologna
26 January – 6 May 2012
Museo d’Arte Moderna di Bologna is delighted to present Marcel Broodthaers. L’espace de l’écriture, the first complete retrospective in Italy devoted to the Belgian artist, curated by Gloria Moure.

Legendary Artist Dale Chihuly Brings His Iconic Artwork to Dallas Arboretum

DALLAS, Jan. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Renowned artist, Dale Chihuly, brings his dramatic sculptures and installations to the Dallas Arboretum May 5 – November 5, 2012.  The award-winning, 66-acre garden will display Chihuly’s transformative contemporary glass sculptures and installations.
Chihuly’s monumental designs appeal to people of all ages and have been seen in more than 200 museums, gardens and other venues around the world.  Presented by AT&T, and made possible by Bank of America, the Dallas Arboretum is proud to host …

Sofitel Luxury Hotels Hosts Photo Exhibit Celebrating Brigitte Bardot

NEW YORK, Jan. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – Highlighting its French roots and esteem for international cinema, Sofitel Luxury Hotels is proud to present “BB Forever – Brigitte Bardot, The Legend,” a traveling photo exhibit venerating the legendary French actress, singer, and model, Brigitte Bardot.  Showcasing 30 exclusive photographs of Brigitte Bardot‘s rise to fame, the exhibit will launch February 21, 2012 during Oscar Week at the Sofitel Los Angeles and continue to Sofitel properties in Chicago, Washington DC, and New York throughout 2012.
This will …

Art Nocturne Knocke Gets off to a Flying Start

KNOKKE-HEIST, Belgium, January 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — New Year’s Eve was the warmest since 1883. This being the herald of a warm year, in all the senses of the word. Tuteleers & Tuteleers would like to wish you a warm year, with a warm heart.
After last year’s edition of Art Nocturne Knocke was described in the media as ‘the only quality fair in the country next to Brafa’, we are proud to announce a few novelties for 2012.
The fair in CC Scharpoord, …

Rare Leonardo da Vinci ‘Horse and Rider’ Sculpture Unveiled in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — A never before seen sculpture by famed Renaissance artist Leonardo da Vinci was revealed at an unveiling ceremony held at the Las Vegas Country Club. The sculpture, a bronze cast from the mold of the original wax model, was named “Horse and Rider” by world renowned Leonardo expert Carlo Pedretti.  Pedretti, author of more than 50 books and 700 essays on the works of Leonardo, stated in his letter of authentication that “…this wax …

This past November, during the Thanksgiving holiday, I had the great fortune of showing my art work at Art en Capital, at the Grand Palais in Paris. The show has become a significant highlight in the cultural life of Parisians with over 40,000 people attending the event over a six day period. It was a life changing experience!

Know Censorship on the Internet, Arts & Entertainment

 
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Censorship is the suppression of speech and art or other public communication, which may be considered objectionable, harmful, sensitive, or inconvenient as determined by our government, states Mike McNeilly. Censorship by the government is unconstitutional and creates a “chilling effect” on the right to express our beliefs.
The ”chilling effect” is the term used to describe the inhibition of the legitimate exercise of a constitutional right by the threat of legal sanction. The right that is most often …