Archive for August, 2008
Lack of Updates
Author: ArtsyFerret
Sorry for the lack of updates. Artsy Ferret has been out of town and running around, and updates will return in Sept. Artsy was unable to find a replacement ferret, but there will be daily articles posted again in Sept. Thanks for reading, and thanks for checking up on the site. Be back soon!
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read comments (0)Louvre adds Islamic Art Wing, “the Veil”
Author: ArtsyFerret
Image via Guardian
The Louvre began construction on its new Islamic art wing. Dubbed “the Veil”, it is described by its designers as a glass Muslim headscarf in the heart of Paris. Italian designer Mario Bellini described it as “a headscarf blowing in the wind.” The €86 million ($133 million) will open in 2010, creating 3,000 square metres of gallery space. The “veil” will float above the ground, covering 2 floors. President Nicolas Sarkozy and Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, a major donor for the project, took part in Wednesday’s groundbreaking ceremony. This is one of the most daring projects the Louvre has done since I.M. Pei’s giant glass pyramid 20 years ago. This project hopes to create a dialogue between the French and the Arab countries, in hopes of a better understanding of their diverse cultures. France has outlawed the headscarf and other religious symbols in public schools, as they believe religion is a private matter and should be be displayed publicly.
Louvre Gets a Major Hit of Islam [artsjournal]
Culture: Louvre draws a veil over artistic neglect with bold new Islamic wing [guardian]
France: Louvre to Add Islamic Art [NY Times]
Sarkozy lauds Islam at Louvre ceremony with Saudi prince [AFP]
Louvre breaks ground on new Islamic Arts gallery [Daily Star]
Prince funds Louvre Islamic wing [BBC]
First stone laid for Louvre’s Islamic art gallery [Associated Press]
Louvre Gets Islamic Art Wing [IslamOnline]
Caravaggio Stolen From Odessa Museum in Ukraine
Author: ArtsyFerret
Caravaggio’s The Taking of Christ (or, The Kiss of Judas) was stolen from the Odessa Museum of Western and Eastern Art in the Ukraine. Police stated the thieves entered through the window, by removing the glass pane rather than smashing it. By doing so, they did not trigger the alarm, and were able to steal the painting. They escaped through the museum’s roof. The museum had been urged to update their alarm system but did not due to financial reasons.
Another version of the painting hangs in the National Gallery of Ireland in Dublin.
Caravaggio Stolen From Odessa Museum [artinfo]
Ukraine laments theft of a Caravaggio from museum [Reuters]
Go See: Cory Arcangel @ Light Industry, Aug 5
Author: ArtsyFerret
Image via beigerecords
Before you would see the works of Cory Arcangel in a gallery, but now you can witness his attempt at playing COMPLETE Bruce Springsteen Born to Run Glockenspiel Addendum in Brooklyn! It’s always amusing and fun to watch Cory be Cory. Plus this will be his first ever attempt at playing the entire piece, that’s 42 minutes and a lot of chances for mistakes! To error is human, so let us see Cory be the best human he can be. There will also be video accompaniment, as well as a free CD.