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Waxing poetic on The Record
The August issue of Wax Poetics — the record collectors’ bible — is hitting stands now. Inside is a six-page spread on the upcoming exhibition, “The Record: Contemporary Art and Vinyl” in which five artists from the show write about one of their favorite records.
The Three Gorges Dam and One Gorgeous Painting
By Sam Dalsheimer
Ready to read the blabbing of an unpaid, probably unqualified pseudo-intern? No? Well I’m gonna write down some of the thoughts I had when walking through the exhibition, “Displacement: The Three Gorges Dam and Contemporary Chinese Art.” I have limited knowledge of Eastern art traditions (next semester’s seminar [...]
Such a Vibrant Thing
On a recent Thursday, local art lovers joined the Nasher Museum of Art for the debut of a new exhibition – which featured a perfect example of various hues placed on equilibrium. I adore pop art, but “Color Balance: Paintings by Felrath Hines and Alma Thomas” took me on a voyage that included a whole new understanding of bubbly colors and odd shapes. I’ve gained a way to utilize my mind and appreciate what is classified and known to the masses as abstract art!
Taiyo Kimura, we can’t look away
Taiyo brings fashion magazines to life (turning two dimensions into three), invites his visitors into eerie video tunnels and constructs bodies in unsettling circumstances. Take a look at a few videos of his recent work. His art is unexpected and provocative. We can’t wait to meet the mind behind these bold pieces when Taiyo heads to Durham for our exhibition opening in September.
Family Day Fun
By Juline
The kids’ eyes widened as the dancers leaped into the air.
On Sunday, April 18, nearly 500 people enjoyed a free Family Day at the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University. We had a slew of wonderful performers including the Duke Chinese Dance Troupe, the Duke Chinese Dance Club, [...]
What is “Good” Art?
By Kirstie
What is “Good” Art? In an exciting art competition coming to East Campus next week, student artists must demonstrate ethical thinking through visual expression. A wide range of media is explored in “What is Good Art?” through photography, video, painting and even installation. The variety of work accepted for the competition promotes [...]
Dot Dot Dot Dot
By Laura
Artist Chen Qiulin will visit the Nasher Museum this Thursday, and we can’t wait! Qiulin is one of four artists whose work is featured in the exhibition “Displacement: Three Gorges Dam and Contemporary Chinese Art,” which explores their unique and fascinating reactions to the dam on the Yangzi River.
In [...]
Kellylike
By Wendy
I thought I would repost this little feature, “Gallery: Selections from the Nasher Museum of Art,” which appears in each issue of Duke Magazine. The work is “Kellylike,” an oil painting by Felrath Hines that was recently acquired by the Nasher Museum.
The upcoming exhibition “Color Balance: Paintings by [...]
Something for everyone at the Armory Show
By Wendy
NEW YORK — The Armory Show is the place to find some of the best and most current contemporary art.
Our little Nasher Museum contingent attended the VIP opening yesterday (”vernissage”), and while we were hungry for art, we each had a slightly different agenda.
Duke alumnus Mike Levine, a dedicated [...]