Art
UK alum Aaron Levi Garvey named chief curator at Andy Warhol Museum
University of Kentucky Department of Arts Administration alumnus Aaron Levi Garvey has been named the chief curator at the Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The born New Yorker has created an expansive career for himself after completing his master’s degree in arts administration and museum studies here at UK. He specializes in modern and contemporary art which has led him to curate exhibits and lecture at universities across the country. His most notable exhibits include “We Are What You Eat” at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City, “Ephemera Obscura” at the Contemporary Art Center of New Orleans, and “Ark of Life/Ark of Bones.” at the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art at Auburn University.
Garvey’s mission as a contemporary curator and historian is to create exhibits that focus on supporting underrepresented artists as part of marginalized communities to engage the public that art is something accessible to everyone, regardless of sex, gender, race or sexuality. Garvey’s engagement toward persons of color, LGBTQIA+, and women artists made him a great candidate for chief curator at the Andy Warhol Museum, a museum focused on the legacy of the infamous contemporary artist and fostering the legacy of emerging artists within the same community in which Warhol challenged contemporary art conventions.
Read more: http://uknow.uky.edu/arts-culture/uk-alum-aaron-levi-garvey-named-chief-curator-andy-warhol-museum
Recently, a vibrant array of potted flowers in various shapes and colors greeted visitors at the Chongqing Zoo, capturing the attention of everyone entering the zoo.
“I’ve been looking forward to this exhibition for a long time,” said Ms. Li, a local resident. “I heard there would be many exquisite floral arrangements and potted plants, so I rushed to bring my family here as soon as it opened. It’s a wonderful way to kick off the New Year and soak in some artistic atmosphere!”
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Gabriel Martinez talks with Robert Boyd about Charles Burns, Gary Panter, and the art of underground comics.
“The publishing industry doesn’t work the way the art industry does. You have a royalty system. Whereas if you resell a painting, unless you’re in California, the artist doesn’t get anything.”
To play the podcast, click on the orange play button below. You can also find Glasstire on Apple Podcasts and on Spotify.
Read more: https://glasstire.com/2024/09/22/art-dirt-robert-boyd-on-the-art-of-underground-comics/
The Literature and Language Reading Room is what I would consider a semi-hidden gem amidst the physical spaces that make up UIUC’s massive and impressive library. Lined with massive windows and perimeter bookshelves, it’s difficult to physically miss. However, to gain the full aesthetic experience, one needs to linger. Understandably, this is a difficult task for a busy student. Trust me…I know. However, if you feel the time has finally come to check it out, I highly encourage you to drop in while the newest exhibit, Image + Verse: Poetry Inspired by Art, is still on display.
As both an art and poetry enthusiast, it felt like a dream come true to hear about the library’s collection being highlighted in this way. Two glass cases greeted me at the entrance, and I immediately spotted a few of my favorite collections bookmarked and propped open. Reading the familiar words in tandem with the art displays warmed my heart. The affection of the curator for art and poetry also seemed to be on full display. I couldn’t help but wonder more about their ideas and inspirations.
Read more: https://www.smilepolitely.com/arts/the-art-of-poetry-on-display-at-the-university-of-illinois/
