Art
Metafest 2023 set for return to Switzerland this April
Metafest 2023 is a cutting edge conference of creatives held from 12 – 16th April in the blissful Alpine resort of Crans-Montana in Switzerland. This summit is where Art meets Tech and key together topics such as the intersection between NFTs, The Metaverse, AI and Blockchain technology is all discussed, right between the two world renowned weekends of Caprices Electronic Music Festival.
Caprices Festival is an award winning winter music festival that has been running in the Swiss Alps since 2004. It is known for its internationally acclaimed headliners such as Bjork, Portishead, Iggy Pop, Cypress Hill and Nas, and has always been one step ahead in the world of Art and Technology. That now bears out with this innovative new international NFT and Metaverse conference, which is organised in partnership with SwissBorg, the #1 place to buy, sell, and hold crypto.
Read more: https://cryptonews.com/news/metafest-2023-set-for-return-switzerland-april.htm
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!”
Read more: https://www.cqnews.net/1/detail/1324322687267987456/app/content_1324322687267987456.html
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/
