Entries about Art

Street Artist Swoon Returning to Pittsburgh

Posted by Ryan on April 4th, 2008 filed in Art, Events

New York street artist Swoon has been in Pittsburgh many time pasting her iconic posters around town. She will be returning on Tuesday the 8th, giving a lecture at Carnegie Mellon University School of Art. While in Pittsburgh, Swoon will be working in Braddock, PA on a community art project aiming to revitalize the […]

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CMU Sneakerology 101

Posted by Ryan on March 12th, 2008 filed in Art, Culture

Street fashion magazine Hypebeast posted an article today about CMU’s offering of a Sneakerology course. The course focuses on the roots of sneaker culture and the influences that have changed the way sneakers are perceived in the world. To study sneakers, the course refers to sneaker websites and the book Where’d You Get Those. The […]

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Pittsburgh Sign Project

Posted by Ryan on February 25th, 2008 filed in Art, Culture, Websites

The Pittsburgh Sign Project is a project created through a grant to capture the signs that make up Pittsburgh through photographs. To collect photographs of the signs, the organizers are asking for submissions from local photographers. The photo collection will later be published in a book that will also reflect Pittsburgh’s 250 years.
If you’re a […]

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Ron Mueck’s Invasion at the Warhol

Posted by Ryan on February 15th, 2008 filed in Art, Events

Images of Ron Mueck’s realistic sculptures are scattered throughout the internet, but now until March 30th Pittsburghers will get the opportunity to experience Ron Mueck’s work at the Andy Warhol Museum. This showcase is a truly amazing experience and will amaze any visitor with how realistic and life-like each of Mueck’s sculptures are. 
More info about the event can be found at Post-Gazette 

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Local Motion Calling for Designers

Posted by Ryan on February 4th, 2008 filed in Art, Culture, Events

Local Motion is an annual event that gathers local designers, models and stylist, to show their work and talent in fashion design as well, raise money for Dress for Success. The event held last year at Hazlett Theatre, brought in 300 guests and raised $6,500 for Dress for Success’ organization which helps to provide woman with […]

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ARTilley

Posted by Ryan on January 29th, 2008 filed in Art, Events

What is ARTilley? Well; it is the Shadow Lounge’s way of showcasing local art to the background mixes of local DJs. The event will be held this Thursday, the 31st at 5-9 pm and will be a free event which will include hors’dourves and wine.

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Frank Bachurski’s Gela Skin

Posted by Ryan on January 14th, 2008 filed in Art

Local artist Frank Bachurski, owner of entertainment provider Faded Industries, is featured on this iPod-protecting Gela Skin made from his artwork. Gelas are sticker-like skins that protect without the bulk that plague most cases. This tentac-ular accessory retails for just under $15.

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There’s something to be desired about yinz

Posted by Ryan on January 13th, 2008 filed in Art, Podcasts, Video

Video content is all over the internet these days, but Something to Be Desired delivers more than just the usual YouTube home video. Something to Be Desired is a local web series that follows the fictitious lives of two deejays as they experience life after college. Since the series creation in 2003 it has become […]

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Pittsburgh Light Showcase

Posted by Ryan on January 12th, 2008 filed in Art, Events, Music

If you are a fan of light effects in photography, the Creative Tree House has an event for you. On January 19 at 7:30 pm to 12 am they will have Lights: A Photographic Exploration. With a cover charge of $5 it will include performances by The Shutouts, Andrew James (acoustic), The Dream Intended, […]

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I Made It Mine, Looking for Artist!

Posted by Ryan on January 2nd, 2008 filed in Art, Events

If you’re a local artist looking to promote your art, I Made It PGH has a great proposition for you! They are looking for vendors for their upcoming I Made It Mine on February 9th. Registration for vendors will begin on January 4th at 6 p.m. A fee of $25 will help event costs and […]

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