The exhibition will run from 31st August 2012 – 17th February 2013. Opening: 31 August, 6–8pm “With Carbon 13 and the Marfa Dialogues, Ballroom Marfa continues its mission of presenting art as a transforming media capable of addressing the most pressing issues of our time: The exhibition consists of newly commissioned work by eight international artists who… Continue reading CARBON 13
Seeking Fresh ideas, Freshly presented
WOLFoundation – the Web of Life Foundation – is seeking submissions of essays to its annual competition that carries $2,000 in prizes “WOLFoundation is a non-profit organization aimed at encouraging fresh thinking and clear, writing on subjects related to our environment. We are looking for ideas presented in a high quality, non-technical style. We welcome… Continue reading Seeking Fresh ideas, Freshly presented
Dorsky Museum announces programs for Dear Mother Nature, Hudson Valley Artists 2012
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art announces the programs they have organized in conjunction with the exhibition Dear Mother Nature, Hudson Valley Artists 2012, on display in the Alice and Horace Chandler Gallery through November 4. The program, developed by curator Linda Weintraub and the exhibiting artists, seeks to increase audience understanding of individual artworks… Continue reading Dorsky Museum announces programs for Dear Mother Nature, Hudson Valley Artists 2012
10 Days of Climate Action – Call for Artists
10 Days of Climate Action is an initiative of the Human Impacts Institute to bring together artists, musicians and performers to install climate-inspired public works throughout New York City. In an effort to inspire New Yorkers to think more critically about our actions and their impacts, each day of 10 Days of Climate Action will… Continue reading 10 Days of Climate Action – Call for Artists
Recycling Games – TerraCycle
TerraCycle creates national recycling systems for previously non-recyclable or hard-to-recycle waste. Anyone can sign up for these programs, called the Brigades, and send them waste. Then, the collected waste is turned into different products and materials available at major retailers. Terracycle encourages teams from the 21 countries where their Brigades operate in to beat their… Continue reading Recycling Games – TerraCycle
The poets vs. neogreenwashing?
“Any campaign to protect the wild world which avoids acknowledging our intuitive, emotional relationship with it will leave itself open to the kind of heartless ideological assault it is now receiving from the neogreens. […] Perhaps the best rejoinder to those who believe the world is a giant spreadsheet is an engagement with its messy,… Continue reading The poets vs. neogreenwashing?
Cultura21 eBook Vol. 6: Sustainable Fashion
New Approaches within the Fashion Industries Our 6th volume in the Cultura21 eBooks series – by Rana Öztürk This eBook analyzes current developments in the fashion industries related to the debate on the Cultural and Creative Industries. The author’s approach includes the particularities of the debate about social, economic, aesthetic and anthropological aspects and, lastly,… Continue reading Cultura21 eBook Vol. 6: Sustainable Fashion
IMAGINE 2020: Summer LAB. Art, climate change and sustainable development
IMAGINE 2020, Art and Climate Change, was created to increase awareness about the causes and effects of climate change and advocates changes to the cultural sector and society in genral. One of the network activities is the Summer Lab, in this event they bring together artists and professionals from diverse disciplines. The first edition took… Continue reading IMAGINE 2020: Summer LAB. Art, climate change and sustainable development
Mus’Art Cameroon seeks to twin with arts institution
Since its creation in 1996 Musa Heritage Gallery (shortened Mus’Art), named in memory of Nso’ carvers Daniel Kanjo Musa and his elder son John Yuniwo Musa, has been active in propagating the Nso’ cultural heritage. This cultural initiative by the Musa family opened her doors to the public on 18th December, 1996. Mus’Art Gallery has… Continue reading Mus’Art Cameroon seeks to twin with arts institution
Video Vortex #9 – Re:assemblies of Video
Video Vortex #9, Re:assemblies of Video, is conceived and hosted by the Moving Image Lab and Post-Media Lab of the Innovation Incubator at Leuphana University Lüneburg, Germany. The conference will be held from February 28 until March 2, 2013. The call for contribution is open until 31 August 2012. Online video vortices such as… Continue reading Video Vortex #9 – Re:assemblies of Video
