Vancouver

Degas, Renoir and More at the Vancouver Art Gallery

“A landmark exhibition of French masters is wrapping up at the Vancouver Art Gallery but you still have until Sept. 6 to see nearly 100 of the most world-renowned drawings of the 19th century, including works by Degas, Renoir and Manet.” Inside Vancouver (Blog), August 24, 2010

Ottawa

An artist-eye view of Bluesfest

The 13 painters and photographers involved in Portraits of Bluesfest 2 have seen the city's biggest arts event through their own eyes, and the results are diverse.  Ottawa Citizen, August 24, 2010

Black Rock Desert, Nevada

Artist Christine Irving: Bury my heart at Burning Man

“Christine Irving is preparing to bury her heart in the Nevada desert. The Toronto artist’s latest installation, The Heart Machine, is part of next month’s Burning Man Arts Festival. The event usually features large-scale installations meant to blow the minds of attendees wandering in the wilds.” Globe & Mail, August 23, 2010

Los Angeles

Eli Broad says Grand Avenue will be site of new contemporary art museum

“In a move that adds another contemporary art museum to the city's busy art scene, Eli Broad announced formally Monday that he would build his Broad Collection museum downtown and chose a blue-chip New York architecture firm to design it.” Los Angeles Times, August 23, 2010

Critic's Notebook: Eli Broad and the Diller Scofidio + Renfro museum design

“Car culture and the benefactor's public versus private lives are woven into the design that was submitted into competition.” Los Angeles Times, August 24, 2010

Critic's Notebook: A new life for the Broad Collection

“Now that the collection is going public, Eli Broad should seize the opportunity to create a truly welcoming artistic environment in downtown L.A.”  Los Angeles Times, August 24, 2010

Ansel Adams Publishing Trust files suit against Rick Norsigian

“The controversy surrounding a stash of photo negatives that its owner claims were taken by Ansel Adams took a legal turn on Monday when the trust representing the famed nature photographer filed a lawsuit to halt the sale of prints.” LA Times, August 23, 2010

Philadelphia

On Philly's Walls, Murals Painted With Brotherly Love

“There are more than 3,000 murals in Philly today; it's a challenge to walk through Center City without passing a painting. The murals are collaborations between the City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program and local citizens - who get involved to beautify their communities, connect with neighbors and fight graffiti and crime.”  NPR, August 23, 2010

Indianapolis

No More 'Cathedrals of Culture'

“Many young directors see museums as modern-day 'town squares,' social places where members of the community may gather, drawn by art, perhaps, for conversation or music or whatever. They believe that future museum-goers won't be satisfied by simply looking at art, but rather prefer to participate in it or interact with it.” Wall Street Journal, August 24, 2010

Cairo

Egyptian deputy minister detained over van Gogh theft

“Egypt's top prosecutor ordered on Monday the detention of the deputy culture minister for four days in connection to the theft of a Vincent van Gogh painting, the state-owned news agency reported.”  Globe & Mail, August 23, 2010