Archive Content from Aug 2012

08/29/12 Living Walls 2012: Was It a Success for Female Artists?

Despite some ambivalence in carrying out its feminist goals, Living Walls incites community through controversy.

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08/29/12 Clichés and Soaring Moments in Misrach’s Cancer Alley at the High

Richard Misrach documents the poisonous ecology of southern Louisiana, but his photography both hits and misses.

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08/28/12 Artificial Lights and Authentic Anxiety in Reality Show at {Poem 88}

{Poem 88} pairs bi-coastal artists in the recent 10-day production of this site-specific, reality TV-style program.

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08/27/12 Q&A: Alison Klayman Discusses Her New Film About Artist Ai Weiwei

A young filmmaker reflects on her time with Ai Weiwei, the artist who was secretly detained by the Chinese government in 2011.

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08/27/12 To Do List: Through September 3

This week is packed with artist talks, development workshops, community events, and – oh yeah – Dragon*Con 2012!

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08/23/12 Dodge & Burn: Atlanta’s Litter and Other Discarded Artifacts

Guest photographer, Kyle Petersen, examines relics of our modern society.

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08/20/12 To Do List: Through August 27

This week: exciting openings at Get This!, WonderRoot, and more!

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08/17/12 Lucky Penny’s Threshold, a Balance of Control and Primal Forces

Featuring a set composed almost entirely of cardboard, the show continues through Sunday, August 19.

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08/16/12 Dodge & Burn: Invasive Species Along the Silver Comet Trail

Karlie Sullivan shares snapshots of nature and commentary on Georgia’s imported plant life.

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08/13/12 The Fringe: Counterculture, Commerce, and the Marina Abramovic Institute

The celebrity artist teams up with architect Rem Koolhaas, highlighting the bygone days of performance art as an underground form.

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08/13/12 To Do List: Through August 20

This week: The Living Walls Conference returns, The Lucky Penny premiers “Threshold” at the DramaTech Theater, and so much more!

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08/10/12 Pairings: August Suggestions from BURNAWAY and Scoutmob

We always thought synesthesia was such a great concept. This month’s events and restaurant recommendations take it to a new level!

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08/08/12 MINT Gallery Announces 2012 Leap Year Artists

Jessica Caldas, Johnny Drago, and Rebecca Hanna are the honorees of Leap Year, entering its second year of awards this summer.

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08/08/12 Living Walls 2012 Launches August 15 with All Female Street Artists

Celebrating street art and urbanism for its third year, the conference returns to Atlanta with five days of events.

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