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ASPIRE, INSPIRE, CREATE
For these eight emerging artists, success and recognition are just mile markers, not the final destination
 "Recycling Tears"Andrew Myers
"Resonant Ruby/Buttress"Chad Holliday
"Untitled"
Eric Knoche
"Birch Stump Teapot II"
Eric Serritella
 "Cluster" NecklaceEric Silva
 "Fade with Time"
Kathy Jones
"Circlefish"
Mirjam Seeger
 "Hope by Hope"Sylvie RosenthalVisit the 2009 Emerging Artists' showcase online to learn more about each artist, and see images of artwork not featured in the print edition of AmericanStyle. | |
ARTS TOUR
ISLAND TIME
Just off the coast of Seattle, Bainbridge and Vashon islands are worlds away from the city scene
Impressions of Seattle typically include mountains encircling the city
like a necklace, Mount Rainier its brightest jewel. But tucked away in
the waters of Puget Sound, a string of islands adds another dimension.
The fashion here may be more fleece jackets than Aloha shirts, but the
island mystique is as strong as in any tropical clime. Just ask the
hundreds of artists who've been lured to these shores. Read on...
WEB EXCLUSIVE
A complete list of galleries and museums on Bainbridge and Vashon islands is available here.
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ARTS DRIVEDIG A LITTLE DEEPERThe scenic byways of Berkshire County, Mass., reveal hidden delights of festivals, galleries and museums More than a century ago, American sculptor Daniel Chester French
began scouring New England for a summer home. The creator of the
Lincoln Memorial knew exactly what he wanted--pristine natural beauty
with ready access to the cultural sophistication of cities like New
York and Boston. Read on...
WEB EXCLUSIVE
A complete list of galleries and museums in Berkshire County is available here.
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MR. ZAGAR'S OPUS
Isaiah Zagar builds an evolving, sparkling mosaic masterpiece in downtown Philadelphia
The black words march across a glittering, colorful wall: "Art is the
center of the real world." Those strolling through Isaiah Zagar's Magic
Gardens in Philadelphia undoubtedly appreciate that sentiment. An
intriguing tangle of shapes, wild color and flash, the outdoor
"gardens" are a concrete maze of sorts, with every inch smothered in
Zagar's signature ceramic tiles and found objects: discarded mirrors,
dishes, bottles, rusty bike wheels and Christmas ornaments.
WEB EXCLUSIVE
Read on and see more images of Isaiah Zagar's mosaic murals not featured in the print edition of AmericanStyle.
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ART ON THE ROAD
What
would travel be without the arts? Museums, festivals and galleries make
up a large part of many tourists' summer itineraries. Bringing back
work by local artists is a great way to remember your adventures for
years.
Our
annual Arts Travel advertising section features must-see stops in
well-known and up-and-coming arts destinations across the country.
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PAPER TRAILSWEB EXCLUSIVE! These masterpieces put the paper airplanes you made in class to shame. The Scion Installation L.A. Gallery in Culver City, Calif., gathered 10
international artists this spring for "Papershapers," an exhibition of
original pieces that are cut, torn, folded and sewn from paper. Los
Angeles artist Ana Serrano's 5-foot-high "Cartonlandia" was one of the
showstoppers.
Take a closer look at "Cartonlandia" here.
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Just Re-Released!
Crafting an AmericanStyle DVD
As Seen on Public Television!
Explore the beauty of handmade American crafts by examining the history of the Arts & Crafts movement from 1900 to the present. Available now for $12 with FREE SHIPPING.Purchase DVD
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