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• With a Focus on New Works, Art Basel Goes Smaller in Hopes of Big Sales at New Online Edition

  23-09-2020 23:38 via artnews.com
  
  Having canceled all three of its in-person editions, Art Basel has plowed forward with online viewing rooms. The first in a series of two online viewing rooms titled “OVR:2020” was launched on Wednesday, with 100 galleries from 28 countries participating. This iteration is focused on works made in 2020. The fair is hosting emerging and established dealers for the series as a replacement for the marquee Swiss fair originally scheduled for June, then rescheduled for September, and fina
  
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• The Best Poster and Art Tubes for Storing and Transporting Artworks

  23-09-2020 22:46 via artnews.com
  
  Keep blueprints, posters, artwork, maps, and illustrations crease- and fade-free with a document tube. Useful for protecting delicate papers against water, sunlight, and other damage, poster and art tubes make it easy to transport and store just about anything you can roll up. A must-have product for everyone from the art student to the professional architect, document tubes come in handy whether you’re transporting half-finished drawings to the classroom or storing client blueprints for a
  
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• The Best Watercolor Boards for Plein Air Painting

  23-09-2020 22:43 via artnews.com
  
  Back up your work. No, we’re not talking digital: we’re talking hard copy. Watercolor boards serve as a hard, flat surface on which to execute warp-free paintings. Useful for working en plein air, or anywhere without a convenient drawing surface, watercolor boards eliminate the need for a clipboard, easel, and table. Sturdier than paper, watercolor boards supply the perfect surface for your next painting project. Pick up a pack today: browse our roundup of the best options below.&nbs
  
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• The Best Pottery Tool Sets for Forging New Objects

  23-09-2020 22:39 via artnews.com
  
  A potter can never have enough tools. The more utensils you have for shaping, decorating, and texturing, the more creative you can get with clay. Pottery is one of the most ancient art forms known to man. Modern ceramicists subverted traditions and brought pottery into the contemporary sphere with blown-out shapes, vibrant glazes, and wild patterns. Insert yourself into the rich history of pottery and get started hand building, wheel throwing, or pot pinching your own creation. Before you start,
  
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• The Best Wall-Mounted Tables and Desks For Workspace and Storage

  23-09-2020 22:37 via artnews.com
  
  Conserve space and expand your work and storage area with a wall-mounted desk. Multifunctional, convenient, and sleek, wall-mounted desks don’t take up nearly the amount of space that a free-standing desk does. You can mount these desks at any height for a custom fit. Many products fold back up into the wall like a Murphy bed, so once you get your work done, you can put the desk away. There are many different options on the market, from pared-down, tabletop-only options to those equipped w
  
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• The Best Vise for Woodworking, Soldering, and More

  23-09-2020 22:28 via artnews.com
  
  Secure your woodworking, soldering, and machine projects with a vise tool. An apparatus designed with a set of jaws and a table clamp, vise tools attach to a workbench or table and hold workable components steady while you cut, screw, drill, plane, sand, and more. Whether you’re welding in a workshop or cutting wood in your home garage, a good bench vise is key. A functional product should be easy to attach to a benchtop or stand and won’t mark your piece while in use. There are a lo
  
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• The Best Vellum for Drafting, Tracing, and More

  23-09-2020 22:27 via artnews.com
  
  Traditionally, vellum refers to a specific parchment made from animal skin—typically of a calf, goat, or sheep—that has been carefully cleaned, scratched, and cured. As the papermaking industry involved, so did the term, which has today also come to refer to paper surfaces that are translucent, not unlike tracing paper. Thin and smooth, modern vellum is typically designed to withstand redrawing and erasing, and can be used for drafting, tracing, and overlays. As our picks below show,
  
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• New Microsoft App Offers Immersive Look at Sol LeWitt’s Multifarious Practice

  23-09-2020 22:25 via artnews.com
  
  A new application developed by the Sol LeWitt estate and Microsoft enables users to explore works by the famed 20th-century artist, a pioneer in the fields of Minimalism and Conceptual art best known for his expansive, abstract wall drawings. The Sol LeWitt app, which employs AI technology and is now available for download on Windows, iOS, and Android devices, offers a virtual 360 degree tour of his Connecticut studio that can be experienced from any location. And at select institutions and publ
  
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• David Adjaye Reveals Elegant Designs for Princeton University’s Art Museum: ‘A Campus Within a Campus’

  23-09-2020 22:21 via artnews.com
  
  David Adjaye has quickly risen in status as one of the most sought-after museum architects, with his design for the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C. and the Studio Museum in Harlem’s future home having been widely celebrated. Among his latest projects is a new building for the Princeton University Art Museum in New Jersey, which is set to double in size through Adjaye’s design.
  Renderings for the design, which were revealed on Wednesday, asp
  
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• The Best Thread Kits for Sewing By Hand Or Machine

  23-09-2020 22:16 via artnews.com
  
  Whether you’re a devoted hand sewer, someone tied to their embroidery machine, or someone who picks up a needle just to sew a button, it’s a good idea to keep a set of reliable spools in your home. Thread kits, which can include dozens of color options, are more economical than buying individual spools. They’re also a great way to build up your thread collection, if you’re starting to sew for the first time. From all-purpose threads to ones for embroidery machines, our pi
  
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• The Best Watercolor Sheets for Painterly Experimentations

  23-09-2020 22:08 via artnews.com
  
  Dip your toe into the wide world of watercolor. Paint without worry of ripping, tearing, and warping with paper specially designed to hold the medium. While ordinary paper is smooth and thin, watercolor paper is heavier and has some texture, so that it absorbs pigment, holds up well to moisture, and doesn’t create feathering. 
  In order to determine which paper is best suited for your needs, it’s first important to understand some key characteristics and terms. All artist-quality
  
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• Museum Fires Curator Who It Says Sexually Harassed Student Researcher

  23-09-2020 21:45 via nytimes.com
  
  The American Museum of Natural History acted after investigators it hired reviewed a complaint filed against an expert on invertebrate zoology.
  
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• Juliette Gréco, Grande Dame of Chanson Française, Dies at 93

  23-09-2020 21:44 via nytimes.com
  
  The muse of bohemian postwar Paris, she became an internationally known actress and singer.
  
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• The Best Utility Shelving for Storing Supplies

  23-09-2020 21:29 via artnews.com
  
  Make the most of your space with a free-standing shelf unit. Useful for all your organization and storage needs, utility shelves are a great addition to your studio, garage, classroom, or office space. Shelving units come in a wide variety of materials. Choose a plastic model for light-duty use, or a steel or resin-constructed product for more heavy-duty purposes. Some options have rolling castor wheels for ease of mobility, and others have flat feet for a super secure hold. Before you choose, i
  
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• The Best Staple Guns for Woodworking, Upholstery, and More

  23-09-2020 21:24 via artnews.com
  
  Used for woodworking, home improvement, and upholstery, staples are a great alternative to glue, nails, and screws—especially on material prone to splitting. Staple guns come in many styles: manual guns are handheld, spring-loaded devices that fire staples when their levers are depressed; pneumatic guns use air pressure to fire heavier-gauge staples; electric staple guns use either a battery or plug to apply staples with the pull of a trigger. Pneumatic guns tend to be the most powerful, b
  
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• The Best Picture Hangers for Exhibiting Works On Walls

  23-09-2020 21:21 via artnews.com
  
  Choosing the right system to hang framed photographs, paintings, and posters can prove a challenge. Is your frame lightweight or heavyweight? Are you able to put holes in the wall or do you want a nail-free system? How many photos do you need to frame — are you in the market for a bulk pack or only a small selection of materials? Before you choose, it’s important to do your research on the mounting system that best adheres to your requirements. Available in a variety of styles, pictu
  
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• The Best Photo Albums for Showcasing Your Favorite Images

  23-09-2020 21:18 via artnews.com
  
  A picture is worth a thousand words. Preserve precious photos with an album. The perfect space to display treasured snapshots and memorabilia, photo albums protect fond memories for years to come. In this digital-photo-heavy age, it’s especially important to organize your hard-copy photo collection and keep track of specific snaps in a tangible archive. Photo albums come in many different sizes and cover styles, so make sure to choose one that matches your needs and taste. Browse our round
  
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• The Best Paintbrush Holders for Organizing Art Materials

  23-09-2020 21:01 via artnews.com
  
  Store your favorite brushes safely in a paintbrush holder. A handy tool for organizing your desk space or keeping your tools protected in transit, a brush holder is a must-have for everyone from the professional to the recreational painter. If you keep your brushes crammed into whatever cup you can find by the sink, it’s time for an upgrade. Available in a wide variety of forms and materials, there are plenty of brush holders to choose from. Popular designs include a fabric-roll holder for
  
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• Interview with Leith Gaines, Columbia Center for the Arts executive director - Dalles Chronicle

  23-09-2020 21:00 via thedalleschronicle.com
  Interview with Leith Gaines, Columbia Center for the Arts executive director  Dalles Chronicle
  
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• The Best Lettering Brushes for Creating Elegant Strokes

  23-09-2020 20:57 via artnews.com
  
  Spell it all out. Lettering is a skill that takes time and patience. While it can be hard to write precisely with normal paint brushes, lettering brushes are specifically designed to deliver crisp lines and smooth curves, with the flick of a wrist. Constructed with longer bristles, the brush tip of lettering tools doesn’t have as much spring as an average paint brush and creates a smooth-flowing line in one swipe. Lettering brushes come in many forms, from flat-head brushes to sword-tipped
  
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• The Best Glassine for Protecting Paintings, Drawings, and More Works

  23-09-2020 20:52 via artnews.com
  
  A smooth, glossy paper that’s air, water, and grease resistant, glassine is used by artists to wrap paintings and place between stacked drawings, etchings, prints, maps, and watercolors. Because its surface is so smooth, the material isn’t abrasive to delicate drawings rendered in easy-to-smudge mediums like vine charcoal or chalk pastel. An environmentally friendly and sustainable alternative to plastics, films, and foils, glassine is also used as a barrier between food products lik
  
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• Department of Education asking for public's input on English Language Arts Standards - NTV

  23-09-2020 20:50 via nebraska.tv
  Department of Education asking for public's input on English Language Arts Standards  NTV
  
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• The Best Calligraphy Workbooks for Tracing Beautiful Lines

  23-09-2020 20:49 via artnews.com
  
  Write like you mean it. While we live today in the age of computer-generated fonts and text messages, Bill Gates was famously influenced by the art of calligraphy when he developed fonts for Microsoft Word. An age-old practice, the origins of Western calligraphy can be traced back to the second and third centuries AD. After printing became ubiquitous in the 15th century, the production of calligraphy manuscripts began to decline. Thanks to the influence of the Arts and Crafts movement, a modern
  
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• The Best Brushes for Faux Finishes Showcase the Illusory Power of Painting

  23-09-2020 20:47 via artnews.com
  
  Don’t knock a knock-off until you’ve tried it. Faux decorative finishes might not carry the same pedigree as genuine marble, wood, or other lavish materials, but you can actually achieve remarkable imitation surfaces if you have the right tools—and at a much lower cost. In addition to good-quality paint, you’ll need a reliable specialized brush that can help you create convincing textures that convey luxury. Our picks below will help you transform and update any drab surf
  
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• The Best Sable Brushes for Fine Detailing

  23-09-2020 20:36 via artnews.com
  
  When deciding on the best paint brush for your project, it’s important to consider the brush’s tip material as well as its size and shape. A quality brush will hold a good amount of paint, facilitate a smooth stroke, and won’t shed or split. A kolinsky sable–hair brush, also known as a red-sable or sable-hair brush, is intended for fine art use. The hair is sourced from the Siberian kolinsky, which is a species of weasel, not a sable. The hair is gathered only in the wint
  
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• The Best Robotics Kits for Kids Learning About Engineering, Coding, and Electronics

  23-09-2020 20:35 via artnews.com
  
  Arigato, Mr. Roboto! Robotics is a great way to introduce your child to a wide range of related brain-stimulating areas—coding, electronics, 3D printing, mechanical engineering—you name it. We live in an increasingly digitized, mechanized world, why not teach your child early on how to navigate our current world’s STEM-heavy waters? Kids robotics kits teach children the value of hands-on learning and immerse them in the wide world of coding. Whether you’re in the market f
  
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• The Best Needle File Sets for Engraving, Jewelry-Making, and More

  23-09-2020 20:31 via artnews.com
  
  Useful for a bevy of purposes—including enlarging holes in beads; smoothing the edges of ceramic tiles and porcelain work; shaping wood, metal, and stone; puncturing metal; and engraving details—a needle file is a necessary tool for all your jewelry-making, engraving, metalworking, and carpentry crafts. They come in different shapes for varied purposes. Triangle and square files come to a point and have flat edges. Use these to puncture holes or cut intricate markings in a range of m
  
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• Fresno arts scene gets $1 million, three exhibits from James B. McClatchy Foundation - Fresno Bee

  23-09-2020 20:25 via fresnobee.com
  
  Fresno arts scene gets $1 million, three exhibits from James B. McClatchy Foundation  Fresno Bee
  
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• Innovation group of CNY Arts continues to support filmmaking in CNY - syracuse.com

  23-09-2020 20:24 via syracuse.com
  
  Innovation group of CNY Arts continues to support filmmaking in CNY  syracuse.com
  
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• Berea Arts Fest gets very creative: Strong Points - cleveland.com

  23-09-2020 20:07 via cleveland.com
  
  Berea Arts Fest gets very creative: Strong Points  cleveland.com
  
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• Angelina Arts Alliance to host high-quality entertainment during upcoming season - Jacksonville Daily Progress

  23-09-2020 20:00 via jacksonvilleprogress.com
  
  Angelina Arts Alliance to host high-quality entertainment during upcoming season  Jacksonville Daily Progress
  
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• Culinary arts students honing omelet-making skills - Niagara Frontier Publications

  23-09-2020 19:36 via wnypapers.com
  
  Culinary arts students honing omelet-making skills  Niagara Frontier Publications
  
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• 12 Northern Illinois Arts Organizations Awarded Grants from ComEd, League of Chicago Theatres - Yahoo Finance

  23-09-2020 19:34 via finance.yahoo.com
  
  12 Northern Illinois Arts Organizations Awarded Grants from ComEd, League of Chicago Theatres  Yahoo Finance
  
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• Votes needed for the Workhouse Arts Center to win grant - PotomacLocal.com

  23-09-2020 19:31 via potomaclocal.com
  
  Votes needed for the Workhouse Arts Center to win grant  PotomacLocal.com
  
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• Gillian Flynn Takes Her Paranoia to Television

  23-09-2020 19:23 via nytimes.com
  
  With “Utopia,” the best-selling novelist makes her debut as a TV showrunner. But anyone who knows her from “Gone Girl” or “Sharp Objects” might be surprised by what they see.
  
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• Metropolitan Opera Cancels Season As New York City Arts Struggle Amid Pandemic - Forbes

  23-09-2020 19:22 via forbes.com
  
  Metropolitan Opera Cancels Season As New York City Arts Struggle Amid Pandemic  Forbes
  
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• Artists Patrisse Cullors, Julie Mehretu, and Tourmaline Make ‘Time 100’ List

  23-09-2020 19:19 via artnews.com
  
  Time magazine has unveiled its list of the 100 most influential people of 2020, which recognizes individuals who are shaping the world by “harnessing the power of influence to forge genuine progress.” This year, artists Patrisse Cullors, Julie Mehretu, and Tourmaline have made the list alongside Megan Thee Stallion, Anthony Fauci, and Vice Presidential nominee Kamala Harris.
  As in previous years, Time invited luminaries who made last year’s list to pen essay
  
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• Midnight Company to present 'Sex, Drugs, Rock & Roll' - STLtoday.com

  23-09-2020 19:15 via stltoday.com
  Midnight Company to present 'Sex, Drugs, Rock & Roll'  STLtoday.com
  
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• Arts Focus: Arlington Visual Art Studio Tour Goes Virtual - ARLnow

  23-09-2020 19:15 via arlnow.com
  
  Arts Focus: Arlington Visual Art Studio Tour Goes Virtual  ARLnow
  
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• ‘A Wilderness of Error’ Review: Errol Morris in the Fog of Murder

  23-09-2020 18:55 via nytimes.com
  
  The famous documentary maker sits on the other side of the camera to offer his own take on the Jeffrey R. MacDonald murder case.
  
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• Jackie Stallone, Celebrity Astrologer and Sylvester’s Mother, Dies at 98

  23-09-2020 18:53 via nytimes.com
  
  After running away with the circus, she promoted women’s wrestling and fitness before seeing signs of the future in a most unusual spot. (Hint: it’s not the palm.)
  
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• UNC School of Arts Professor Talks Music, Change - Spectrum News

  23-09-2020 18:50 via spectrumlocalnews.com
  
  UNC School of Arts Professor Talks Music, Change  Spectrum News
  
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• CAC working to raise $30K for local arts - Douglas County Sentinel

  23-09-2020 18:08 via douglascountysentinel.com
  CAC working to raise $30K for local arts  Douglas County Sentinel
  
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• Penske Media and MRC Form Publishing and Content Ventures

  23-09-2020 18:04 via artnews.com
  
  Leading independent media and entertainment companies Penske Media Corporation (PMC) and MRC announced today a deal to create two joint ventures in publishing and content, with both companies holding significant ownership. The announcement, effective today with a transition period through the end of 2020, was made by PMC CEO Jay Penske and MRC CEOs Asif Satchu and Modi Wiczyk.
  The first joint venture establishes PMRC which includes some of the most iconic brands in entertainm
  
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• Buckler Arts & Craft Fair Hosted In Lakeland - The Daily Ridge

  23-09-2020 18:04 via dailyridge.com
  
  Buckler Arts & Craft Fair Hosted In Lakeland  The Daily Ridge
  
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• Ron Cobb, a Pioneer in Science Fiction Design, Dies at 83

  23-09-2020 18:03 via nytimes.com
  
  The artist and movie production designer, who brought a meticulous eye for detail to movies including “Star Wars,” “Alien” and “Back to the Future,” helped shape the aesthetics of science fiction.
  
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• The National Arts Club Awards $25,000 Kesselring Prize for Playwriting to Mona Mansour - Broadway World

  23-09-2020 18:02 via broadwayworld.com
  
  The National Arts Club Awards $25,000 Kesselring Prize for Playwriting to Mona Mansour  Broadway World
  
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• The arts press on at UC Davis this fall - Woodland Daily Democrat

  23-09-2020 18:01 via dailydemocrat.com
  
  The arts press on at UC Davis this fall  Woodland Daily Democrat
  
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• The Metropolitan Opera Won’t Reopen for Another Year

  23-09-2020 18:00 via nytimes.com
  
  The nation’s largest performing arts organization, shut by the coronavirus pandemic, sends a chilling signal that American cultural life is still far from resuming.
  
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• CLC Performing Arts presents two high octane events - Brainerd Dispatch

  23-09-2020 18:00 via brainerddispatch.com
  
  CLC Performing Arts presents two high octane events  Brainerd Dispatch
  
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