The document discusses the history and revival of the art scene in Las Vegas, with a focus on the growth of art in downtown Las Vegas. It outlines the emergence of art forms over time, from early theaters to modern galleries. It describes the current art scenes in Summerlin, CityCenter, and downtown Las Vegas, highlighting features like murals, Container Park, and First Fridays. The summary concludes that the downtown art scene is blossoming into the largest in Las Vegas due to recent investments and an emerging younger generation interested in the arts.
May 2 Modern & Contemporary Art Auction Afternoon Session #5258Leon Benrimon
Heritage Auctions May 2nd Modern & Contemporary Art Afternoon Session catalog.
Highlights include works by Martin Kippenberger, Douglas Gordon, Vik Muniz, Sterling Ruby, Keith Haring, Louise Nevelson, Sam Gilliam, Kiki Smith, Mel Ramos and George Condo.
Preview in New York April 29 - May 2, 2016. For more information visit www.ha.com/5258.
May 2 Modern & Contemporary Art Auction Afternoon Session #5258Leon Benrimon
Heritage Auctions May 2nd Modern & Contemporary Art Afternoon Session catalog.
Highlights include works by Martin Kippenberger, Douglas Gordon, Vik Muniz, Sterling Ruby, Keith Haring, Louise Nevelson, Sam Gilliam, Kiki Smith, Mel Ramos and George Condo.
Preview in New York April 29 - May 2, 2016. For more information visit www.ha.com/5258.
Swedish Antiques Master Class presented by Toma Clark Haines The Antiques Di...The Antiques Diva & Co
The Golden Age: The most important Swedish furniture styles and periods (watch on Facebook LIVE: https://www.facebook.com/TomaClarkHaines/videos/10209172756975863/ by Toma Clark Haines – CEO The Antiques Diva & Co
and Diva Guide Swedish Antiques Expert Daniel Larsson – D Larsson Antiques & Interiors)
• Stockholm Pieces vs. Manor vs. Folk Art
• Transitional Pieces
• Original Paint
• Fakes
• Period vs. Style
In the 18th Century the government instigated a ban on the import on furniture thus igniting one of the greatest cultural contributions to the history of furniture making. As a result of the ban - national furniture making took off creating Masterpieces that would change the history of antiques.
In 1846 the guild system dissolved in Sweden and the carpenter's strict quality controls ceased. Cabinetmakers were now able to freely practice their craft. During the second half of the 19th century it became more common with machine-made parts and the handmade furniture decreased most significantly and unfortunately so did the quality.
Much of the Swedish furniture currently available on the "antique" market has been comprehensively rebuilt and restored, often repainted in popular pale colors and sadly some of these created or "style" pieces are sold as period. It is paramount to pay attention and look closely. During the 80’s and 90’s a lot of furniture with original color was unfortunately destroyed by chemicals.
In conclusion: Pieces that look Gustavian but were made one or two hundred years later or even last year are properly designated in the Gustavian style.
The Antiques Diva & Co http://antiquesdiva.com/ is the largest antiques touring company in the world . We offer one-on-one customized antique buying tours on 3 continents – EUROPE, ASIA and USA and 15 countries. To book an antiques buying tour in Europe, Asia or America with \ contact Toma: info@antiquesdiva.com
The latest contemporary artists' catalogue - Studio Abba Yearbook 2014Studio Abba
Llife and art, most recent works and exhibitions of some of the great artists with whom Studio Abba works. These artists are introduced and presented in a magazine article style, including several images of the artist’s work.
ART Riga FAIR 2015 annual international contemporary art forumArt Riga Fair
“ART RIGA”
International art fair “ART RIGA” is intended as an annual long-term project involving art professionals from all over the world: the best art galleries, art critics, specialized cultural magazine publishers. Given that by 2014 Riga became the European capital of culture-it is crucial for the success of “ART RIGA” to open up opportunities for long-term development.
Exhibition Period 11.24.2014 to 30.11.2014
Art Messa main objectives:
To promote the professional development of art markets in Latvian and the Baltic region.
Messa is encouraging to participate in all professionally operating a galleries, provided that:
the gallery exists more than 5 years;
the galleries main activity is the principal activity;
the gallery has constant work areas and regular visitors .
The main selection criteria:
Professionalism
Galleries artist clear and readable artistic idea
Innovative and creative presentation
Technically, the format is said to divide the following area of the participants choice with the help of booths to homogeneous blocks and each participant has been given their booth, but the exhibition possibly also might deviate this rule.
Event organization place - Latvian Railway History Museum ,chosen because of its cultural and historical significance Riga's environment, capacity and it is an easily available location for tourists.
The Messa's round table and it is an conference, press center will become the railway museum's unique exhibits - a reconstructed variety of Latvian history period wagons, providing the Messa's guests and participants information on Riga's technical culture traditions. In an environment, which is based on traditional, historic accomplishments it's particularly nice to dream about the future of art and its development.
During the Messa there is planned a program filled with a variety of activities: opening event with a concert, seminars, round tables, presentations of participants, participants will have a tour around Riga.
It is planned to involve visitors of the Messa to join the discussion table, organize quizzes and surveys to promote the visibility of the participants.
The Messa is planned to build for 7 days, from Monday to Sunday, the first day is traditionally intended for the sectors professionals: art dealers, gallerists, critics.
Event organizer - Ltd "Euroclub", in collaboration with the exhibition hall "Happy Art Museum" and Ltd "Pinakotēka".
Event organizers of the exhibition hall "HAPPY ART MUSEUM" and Ltd "Euroclub" has considerable experience in international exhibitions and major events, most of which are self-financed. From 2008 through 2010, organizers worked in the exhibition hall "Pinakoteka", where the local contemporary art exhibition cycle "AUTUMN 2009 ", "AUTUMN 2010" , Latvian designer union annual exhibition, the magazine "Rīgas Laiks" anniversary exhibition
L'intervento di F2i - Fondi Italiani per le Infrastrutture alla Conferenza sullo sviluppo aeroportuale globale, tenutasi l'8 novembre del 2012 a Parigi.
Swedish Antiques Master Class presented by Toma Clark Haines The Antiques Di...The Antiques Diva & Co
The Golden Age: The most important Swedish furniture styles and periods (watch on Facebook LIVE: https://www.facebook.com/TomaClarkHaines/videos/10209172756975863/ by Toma Clark Haines – CEO The Antiques Diva & Co
and Diva Guide Swedish Antiques Expert Daniel Larsson – D Larsson Antiques & Interiors)
• Stockholm Pieces vs. Manor vs. Folk Art
• Transitional Pieces
• Original Paint
• Fakes
• Period vs. Style
In the 18th Century the government instigated a ban on the import on furniture thus igniting one of the greatest cultural contributions to the history of furniture making. As a result of the ban - national furniture making took off creating Masterpieces that would change the history of antiques.
In 1846 the guild system dissolved in Sweden and the carpenter's strict quality controls ceased. Cabinetmakers were now able to freely practice their craft. During the second half of the 19th century it became more common with machine-made parts and the handmade furniture decreased most significantly and unfortunately so did the quality.
Much of the Swedish furniture currently available on the "antique" market has been comprehensively rebuilt and restored, often repainted in popular pale colors and sadly some of these created or "style" pieces are sold as period. It is paramount to pay attention and look closely. During the 80’s and 90’s a lot of furniture with original color was unfortunately destroyed by chemicals.
In conclusion: Pieces that look Gustavian but were made one or two hundred years later or even last year are properly designated in the Gustavian style.
The Antiques Diva & Co http://antiquesdiva.com/ is the largest antiques touring company in the world . We offer one-on-one customized antique buying tours on 3 continents – EUROPE, ASIA and USA and 15 countries. To book an antiques buying tour in Europe, Asia or America with \ contact Toma: info@antiquesdiva.com
The latest contemporary artists' catalogue - Studio Abba Yearbook 2014Studio Abba
Llife and art, most recent works and exhibitions of some of the great artists with whom Studio Abba works. These artists are introduced and presented in a magazine article style, including several images of the artist’s work.
ART Riga FAIR 2015 annual international contemporary art forumArt Riga Fair
“ART RIGA”
International art fair “ART RIGA” is intended as an annual long-term project involving art professionals from all over the world: the best art galleries, art critics, specialized cultural magazine publishers. Given that by 2014 Riga became the European capital of culture-it is crucial for the success of “ART RIGA” to open up opportunities for long-term development.
Exhibition Period 11.24.2014 to 30.11.2014
Art Messa main objectives:
To promote the professional development of art markets in Latvian and the Baltic region.
Messa is encouraging to participate in all professionally operating a galleries, provided that:
the gallery exists more than 5 years;
the galleries main activity is the principal activity;
the gallery has constant work areas and regular visitors .
The main selection criteria:
Professionalism
Galleries artist clear and readable artistic idea
Innovative and creative presentation
Technically, the format is said to divide the following area of the participants choice with the help of booths to homogeneous blocks and each participant has been given their booth, but the exhibition possibly also might deviate this rule.
Event organization place - Latvian Railway History Museum ,chosen because of its cultural and historical significance Riga's environment, capacity and it is an easily available location for tourists.
The Messa's round table and it is an conference, press center will become the railway museum's unique exhibits - a reconstructed variety of Latvian history period wagons, providing the Messa's guests and participants information on Riga's technical culture traditions. In an environment, which is based on traditional, historic accomplishments it's particularly nice to dream about the future of art and its development.
During the Messa there is planned a program filled with a variety of activities: opening event with a concert, seminars, round tables, presentations of participants, participants will have a tour around Riga.
It is planned to involve visitors of the Messa to join the discussion table, organize quizzes and surveys to promote the visibility of the participants.
The Messa is planned to build for 7 days, from Monday to Sunday, the first day is traditionally intended for the sectors professionals: art dealers, gallerists, critics.
Event organizer - Ltd "Euroclub", in collaboration with the exhibition hall "Happy Art Museum" and Ltd "Pinakotēka".
Event organizers of the exhibition hall "HAPPY ART MUSEUM" and Ltd "Euroclub" has considerable experience in international exhibitions and major events, most of which are self-financed. From 2008 through 2010, organizers worked in the exhibition hall "Pinakoteka", where the local contemporary art exhibition cycle "AUTUMN 2009 ", "AUTUMN 2010" , Latvian designer union annual exhibition, the magazine "Rīgas Laiks" anniversary exhibition
L'intervento di F2i - Fondi Italiani per le Infrastrutture alla Conferenza sullo sviluppo aeroportuale globale, tenutasi l'8 novembre del 2012 a Parigi.
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Creative Gateways & Other Art Galleries In Scottsdale, AZ Now Open AgainEarl Flormata
Art enthusiasts across the US and beyond are now welcome back to one of America’s most important art hubs: Scottsdale, Arizona. Creative Gateways (480-359-3000), the city’s newest and most dynamic gallery, is thrilled to be leading the reopening. Go to https://creativegateways.com/blog/scottsdale-art-galleries-are-excited-to-see-people-returning-to-old-town-scottsdale/?utm_source=MOAMNews&utm_medium=news&utm_campaign=news2 to find out more.
Graffiti used to have a negative connotation to it, but it actually is art. From Banksy to Sever to Lady Pink, there are world-renowned street artists who have left their stamp on the world.
Cities such as New York, Melbourne and Moscow boast some of the most extravagant street art murals. It has become a cultural phenomenon and here are our favorites.
St. Petersburg is a Russia's cultural capital. A city of palaces, waterways and boulevards - scenic and yet with enormous energy - St. Petersburg is the perfect place for the arts to flourish.
Now you have a unique chance to explore the contemporary art scene of St.Petersburg from inside, visit real local private gallery of Marina Gisich.
The gallery was established by Marina Gisich in 2000, the Marina Gisich Gallery is one of the first St. Petersburg contemporary art galleries. Today it is one of the leading contemporary art galleries in Russia.
The gallery also works with foreign artists and collaborates with major Russian and European museums and foundations (the State Russian Museum, Moscow Museum of Modern Art, Multimedia Art Museum, Novy Museum, Moscow City Museum, Waino Aaltonen Museum). The gallery willingly promotes contemporary art both locally and internationally.
Get a glimpse into life of local gallery owner, have a private visit of the gallery, meet local artist and visit his workshop or discover St.Petersburg through the eyes of gallery owner and spend a day together.
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Seattle Art Museum to Host Andrew Wyeth RetrospectiveAmin Andy Lakha
In addition to leading Lakha Investments for the past two decades, Amin Andy Lakha has served as president of Premier Center Management, Inc., since 2002. Alongside his various professional pursuits, Amin Andy Lakha supports several local organizations, including the Seattle Art Museum (SAM).
Explore the multifaceted world of Muntadher Saleh, an Iraqi polymath renowned for his expertise in visual art, writing, design, and pharmacy. This SlideShare delves into his innovative contributions across various disciplines, showcasing his unique ability to blend traditional themes with modern aesthetics. Learn about his impactful artworks, thought-provoking literary pieces, and his vision as a Neo-Pop artist dedicated to raising awareness about Iraq's cultural heritage. Discover why Muntadher Saleh is celebrated as "The Last Polymath" and how his multidisciplinary talents continue to inspire and influence.
2137ad Merindol Colony Interiors where refugee try to build a seemengly norm...luforfor
This are the interiors of the Merindol Colony in 2137ad after the Climate Change Collapse and the Apocalipse Wars. Merindol is a small Colony in the Italian Alps where there are around 4000 humans. The Colony values mainly around meritocracy and selection by effort.
Hadj Ounis's most notable work is his sculpture titled "Metamorphosis." This piece showcases Ounis's mastery of form and texture, as he seamlessly combines metal and wood to create a dynamic and visually striking composition. The juxtaposition of the two materials creates a sense of tension and harmony, inviting viewers to contemplate the relationship between nature and industry.
2137ad - Characters that live in Merindol and are at the center of main storiesluforfor
Kurgan is a russian expatriate that is secretly in love with Sonia Contado. Henry is a british soldier that took refuge in Merindol Colony in 2137ad. He is the lover of Sonia Contado.
2. Brief History of Las Vegas
1905 - The San Pedro, Los Angeles and Salt Lake railroad arrived in Las Vegas
1906 - The Golden Gate Hotel & Casino opens in downtown Las Vegas
1911 - Las Vegas was incorporated
1931 - Gambling was made legal
1941 - The first neon sign was used to attract patrons to the El Rancho casino in
Las Vegas
1966 - Howard Hughes checked into the penthouse of the Desert Inn and never
left, preferring to buy the hotel rather than face eviction
1989 - Steve Wynn opened the Mirage, the city’s first mega-resort
3. First forms of art introduced to Las Vegas
1912 - The Airdome, the first
outdoor theater in Las Vegas,
opened on Fremont Street
1928 - The El Portal Theatre
opens on Fremont Street
1941 – The first neon sign was
installed at the El Rancho
Hotel/Casino
1998 – Bellagio opens Las
Vegas' first art gallery
4. But isn’t everyone in Las Vegas a tourist? Las
Vegas isn’t know for art, where can you actually
go to see art in Vegas?
5. Art forms available in Las Vegas???
The art on display in Vegas ranges from fine art exhibits, like those found at the
Bellagio or Cosmopolitan, to modern galleries in Vegas' growing downtown
district.
That diversity has allowed artists to create what inspires them, as opposed to
other big art cities, such as Los Angeles or New York, where the demand for
certain types of art is greater.
Tourists in search of art don't have to venture beyond The Strip because
museums and galleries are located right on Las Vegas Boulevard.
Jerry Schefcik, University of Las Vegas Art Galleries director, says “Vegas hotels
have added the art for culture, and to make money. But the overall art scene in
Vegas is growing because it attracts artists who think outside the box.”
"The artists aren't bound by any preconceived notion of what an artist is
supposed to be," Schefcik said. "Like, if you go to New York you may have to fit
into what they expect an artist to be in New York or L.A. or somewhere else.“
Being a free-formed and independently thinking, Las Vegas is able to
successfully display a wide variety of art.
7. Summerlin Art Scene
Summerlin Art Group
The Summerlin Art Group had its grand
opening the weekend of June 26, 2014
to celebrate the opening of its art
school and gallery at 7885 W. Sahara
Ave., Suite 108.
More than 40 pieces of framed artwork
line the walls of the gallery.
The gallery offers art classes Monday-
Saturday to adults and children.
8. Summerlin Art Scene
Annual Summerlin Art Festival
Summerlin offers an Annual Art Festival
located at the Summerlin Centre
Community Park.
The Summerlin Art Festival allows artists to
display and sell their pieces of work as well
as do live demonstrations.
Along with paintings, the festival has live
dancers, glasswork, pottery, jewelry, metal
works, sculpture and mixed media.
9. CityCenter Art Scene
CityCenter is located in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip. It consists of galleries and
open-air artwork at the following locations:
Mandarin Oriental
Vdara Hotel & Spa
ARIA Hotel & Casino
The Harmon Hotel
Veer Towers
10. CityCenter Art Scene
There are art galleries within these spaces as well as works of art that are meant
to be stumbled upon while traveling throughout the many hallways and
corridors of the massive buildings.
CityCenter presents the first major permanent collection of art in Las Vegas to
be integrated into a public space, and one of the world’s largest and most
ambitious corporate art collections in existence today.
Jim Murren, Chairman and CEO of MGM Resorts International was quoted as
saying “The fine art collection is the first initiative of its kind to merge public and
corporate interests on this grand scale, and we’re proud to deliver this
prominent force in contemporary art and culture to Las Vegas.”
The CityCenter fine art collection features works by acclaimed artists, sculptors
and visionaries.
11. But does CityCenter really have a “scene”?
CityCenter is thought to be more for the passerby’s and the busy travelers. Yes,
there is an abundance of traffic moving through the galleries and the1000’s of
quick glances at the open-air style pieces, but is it really considered a “scene”?
The art displayed throughout CityCenter is the most expensive pieces of art
offered in Las Vegas. Even with its through-the-roof price tags, it fails in
comparison to the re-emerging Downtown art scene.
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12. The Downtown Art Scene
Local Graffiti & Murals
On just about every corner
in Downtown you can find
amazing murals and graffiti.
The Life is Beautiful festival
sparked some of the first
installations of the massive
murals.
Street Art News described
Las Vegas as “being the
hottest city in the United
States right now for Street
Art”
13. The Downtown Art Scene
Container Park
The most notable of several
public-feeling private spaces
the Downtown Project has so
far produced.
A variety of small businesses
operate in this arrangement of
shipping crates.
Centered around a full-
featured playground with four-
story slide and fronted by a 55-
foot-tall scrap-metal praying
mantis, originally built for
Burning Man, which at night
periodically shoots fire from its
antennae in bursts audible for
blocks.
14. The Downtown Art Scene
First Friday’s
One of the most popular events in Downtown Las
Vegas is First Friday’s at The Arts factory.
First Friday’s is a monthly art celebration featuring
the work of more than 100 artists, including
painting, ceramics, mixed media, photography,
jewelry, textile arts and sculpture. Located in the
downtown Las Vegas arts district and surrounding
neighborhood, more than 80 indoor arts, food
trucks, drink and shop venues open their doors and
50 outdoor artists, artisans and entertainers provide
outside fun each month.
15. Revitalization of the Las Vegas Art Scene
With the head of Zappos, Tony Hsieh, investing $350 million in The
Downtown Project, it is on the rise drawing more and more attention
towards it and away from the strip.
New modern bars and restaurants are sprouting up and a following
of the younger generation is emerging in Downtown and sparking a
new interest of the “what was”.
First Fridays intends to bring the public to an environment which
turns on the excitement and intrigues the event-goers to dig deeper
into their art community.
More info…
16. Summary
Because within the last 25 years, 90 percent of the population
arrived, the art scene is still a work in progress.
The Downtown art scene is what is currently blossoming into the
largest art scene in Las Vegas.
17. Conclusion
There is more to Las Vegas than its flashy lights and high-stakes gambling halls.
Las Vegas has a strong up and coming art scene that strives to get more of the
residents involved. From its art classes in Summerlin, high-end fine art galleries
housed in billion dollar casinos or the old streets in Downtown Vegas.
There has been more opportunity for art to emerge in Downtown Las Vegas
than in any other part of the city. It gives you the feel of old Vegas as well as the
energy of the up and coming art scene.
By walking the streets of either Downtown Vegas or the strip you are surrounded
by different forms of art, whether it be a local graffiti artist or a billion dollar
skyscraper, you have no choice but to be engulfed by art.
While Summerlin and CityCenter are … for people living on the east side of town
or staying in a casino, Downtown Las Vegas, with its…, is holding its dominance
as the predominant local art scene in Las Vegas.
