Article Archive for May 2010
The Guggenheim: Frank Lloyd Wright and the Making of the Modern Museum Wins Prize
The first-ever in-depth exploration of the process behind one of the greatest modern buildings in America, The Guggenheim: Frank Lloyd Wright and the Making of the Modern Museum has won First Prize in the Book category in the 2009 American Association of Museums (AAM) Publications Design Competition. Designed by Abbott Miller and Susan Brzozowski, of the design firm Pentagram, the book examines the history, design, and construction of Wright’s masterwork, the Solomon R. Guggenheim ... Read More
Winchester Artist Featured in New Book About Artists with Autism
John M. Williams, a Winchester artist who specializes in fine art collage, has been featured in a new book about artists with autism entitled Drawing Autism. The new book celebrates the artistry and self-expression found in the drawings, paintings and collages created by individuals diagnosed with autism. Drawing Autism is written by Jim Mullin, a behavior analyst and educator, with an intro by Temple Grandin, a world-renowned autistic adult. Published in December 2009 by Mark Batty ... Read More
Bilingual Book Celebrates Vietnamese Contemporary Art
A Vietnamese – English biligual book on contemporary fine art featuring works by 12 prominent Vietnamese artists has been launched in Ha Noi. The Twelve Contemporary Artists of Viet Nam includes works by Vu Dan Tan, Tran Luong, Truong Tan, Nguyen Bao Toan, Le Quang Ha, Nguyen Minh Thanh, Dinh Y Nhi, Ly Hoang Ly, Dao Anh Khanh, Ly Tran Quynh Giang, Jun Nguyen Hatsushiba, and Le Quang Dinh. The book was compiled by journalist Dao Mai Trang, who writes a contemporary art column for ... Read More
