Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

"Don't ask, don't tell" repealed






story via the huffington post

story via the washington post

The other side of the story: Transgendered citizens will still be not allowed to serve openly in the military as they are considered medically disqualified to serve. more on the story at :via http://transequality.org/

Friday, September 16, 2011

STREET ART UTOPIA


"About streetartutopia.com: This is a homepage with street art collections, videos around street art and the most beloved
street art photos from Street Art Utopia on Facebook."

Contact: streetartutopia@gmail.com

http://www.streetartutopia.com/

Muses and Mistresses In Art History


The old saying tells us that "Behind every great man there is a great woman," but oftentimes artists keep their beauties right where they can see them.

the below link offers a slide show and description of the muses and mistresses of many famous artists, many of which had interesting and fullfilling lives as artisans themselves.

full story via http://www.huffingtonpost.com/

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Japanese art collective, Chim-Pom, create art inspired by Post-Tsunami Japan


"In the weeks and months after March 2011's devastating earthquake, tsunami and nuclear meltdown, the Tokyo-based art collective Chim↑Pom created a variety of pieces, from installation art to videos, representing a country in transition."

for gallery and video see the full story via PBS.org

Friday, September 2, 2011

Man who draws in his sleep



"Lee Hadwin, 36, from Denbigh has no artistic training, no natural sketching talent (during the day) and no inclination in waking life to be an artist."

story via - itn.co.uk