Monthly Archives: May 2009

Finger painting on the cover of The New Yorker

Posted on May 27, 2009 by michael
Here is an example of why I love technology so much: Jorge Colombo drew this week’s cover using Brushes, an application for the iPhone, while standing for an hour outside Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum in Times Square. The Brushes application costs $4.99 … Continue reading →
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Extinction: Artists Respond

Posted on May 26, 2009 by michael
To support the current dino-riffic exhibit “Jurassic Gardens: Evolution and Extinction”, the Denver Botanic Gardens talked Ivar Zeile, owner of Plus Gallery and Simon Zalkind, curator of Singer Gallery to jury a show featuring Colorado artists. The end result of … Continue reading →
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Obey Livestrong: Shepard Fairey decorates Lance Armstrong’s new whip

Posted on May 3, 2009 by michael
Our favorite underground superstar Shepard Fairey is in the news again, this time via everyone’s new best friend: Twitter. Lance Armstrong posted photos of Mr. Fairey’s “Tour of Italy Trek Madone”, a stark Livestrong-yellow with intriciately laced black graphics, last … Continue reading →
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Metro State BFA Thesis Show

Posted on May 1, 2009 by michael
Kick your First Friday off downtown! The Center for Visual Art is showcasing Metro State’s BFA Thesis show: Sm’ART. Featuring over thirty emerging artists… “Sm’ART is a diverse exhibition of works that showcases talented metal smiths, ceramists, photographers, painters, and … Continue reading →
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