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[7 Jun 2010 | No Comment | ]
The Artists of ArtWalk (Laguna Beach)

If you’re wondering where I’ve been the past few days, it’s in Laguna Beach, CA. Thank goodness for frequent flyer miles, that’s what I always say. To those who are more atuned to the virtues of southern California, I’m going to pose this question as diplomatically as I can. Who knew there were so many artists in that small beach town? I didn’t, but I’m really happy that I had a chance to see their work.
One of my favorite activities during my spontaneous vacation out west was attending ArtWalk, a city-wide …

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[16 Nov 2009 | No Comment | ]
ArtCrawl//CoExist (Houston)

WHAT: 17th Annual Artist’s Warehouse Crawl
DATE: Saturday, November 21, 2009
TIME: 10 AM-9 PM
WHERE: The Artists Warehouse District
As if Thanksgiving isn’t enough to look forward to, here is a fantastic Fall event to check out if you are in or around the Houston metropolitan area.  On Saturday, November 21st, the artists of the Warehouse District just north of downtown Houston will collaborate for ARTCRAWL. Over 100 participants will open their studios, galleries, and homes to the public. Among noted guests will be Diverse Works and Fotofest, two internationally recognized …

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[17 Oct 2009 | One Comment | ]
Vasily Kandinsky at the Guggenheim (New York City)

Let’s face it. The days of Sheep’s Meadow sunbathing are over – it’s already bone chilling cold up here in New York City. So if you’re looking for a warm (and weird) diversion, head over to the Guggenheim for a historic event. From September 18, 2009 to January 13, 2010, the museum is featuring a full-scale retrospective of the Russian visionary artist, Vasily Kandinsky. Abstract art exhibits do tend to be hit or miss, but I implore you to give this one a shot. 

Kandinsky’s pieces are about the relationship between …

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[11 Oct 2009 | No Comment | ]
Top 5 Twitter Discoveries – Week of October 5th

….And we’re back! Our move back to New York City was a bit more chaotic than expected, but we are finally settled in and excited to bring you more artsy diversions. The Top 5 Twitter Discoveries series has been on hiatus for a while, so we thought we’d make this an extra special post to make up for it.  Instead of the usual five links, we’ve decided to share ten this time. What are you waiting for, get to clicking, and enjoy!
Note: Don’t forget that you, too, can appear in our Top 5 …

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[22 Mar 2009 | No Comment | ]
Artbrussels: A Modern European Artopia (Brussels)

This April 24th, over 32,000 art professionals and collectors from around the world will arrive in Belgium for the 27th edition of artbrussels. This highly anticipated event, which ranks among the top European contemporary art fairs, showcases 165 galleries that have been nominated through a rigorous, quality-based selection process. This year, international galleries on the roster include Buchmann Galerie (Germany), Galeria Senda (Spain), and Simon Lee Gallery (Britain). If you are going to be in the area, I definitely recommend a visit.
As the capital of Belgium, Brussels is an ideal host for this modern …