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What is good art?
by (MattP)
Submitted 09-26-2013 under OPINION
What is good art? This can be hard to answer because of the slippery nature of the word “good.” Does good mean beautiful? Or does it mean realistic or intellectually challenging? Instead of asking if the art is good, a better question...
Art, ArtPrize, and the Artworld
by (MattP)
Submitted 09-24-2013 under OPINION
ArtPrize is an unusual art event that puts local art institutions in curious position. Because ArtPrize is essentially a large group of separate art shows, many different types of venues are involved, from museums to restaurants. The artwork varies...
Story Matters: Rob Cole learns to be open to contemporary art
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 09-23-2013 under NONPROFITS
We build community when we share our stories - whether they be a memory, an experience or just simply telling what we think is great about this place. While at various ArtPrize venues throughout the event, The Rapidian's Story Matters...
Architectural Digest re-imagines Detroit with multimedia dreamscape
by (yuengerr)
Submitted 09-23-2013 under OPINION
Somewhat off the beaten ArtPrize path is 54 Jefferson Avenue, the location of this year’s SiTE:LAB venue. The winner of best venue at last year’s competition, SiTE:LAB typically boasts some of the most impressive installations at...
Impart: Brooklyn artist Mark Reigelman argues art should trigger sensory experience
by (empichot)
Submitted 09-20-2013 under NEWS
Impart seeks to preface ArtPrize by asking artists essential questions about art. Mark Reigelman is an artist based in Brooklyn who specializes in site-specific installations and public art. His work is significantly influenced by the site...
How to Look at Art, Part 4
by (MattP)
Submitted 09-19-2013 under OPINION
This is the fourth of a four-step process that can be remembered using the acronym DRIO. DRIO is: Description - What is there? Relationships - How do the parts work together? Interpretation - What is it trying to say? Opinion - 1) Do you like...
How to Look at Art, Part 3
by (MattP)
Submitted 09-18-2013 under OPINION
This is the third of a four-step process that can be remembered using the acronym DRIO. DRIO is: Description - What is there? Relationships - How do the parts work together? Interpretation - What is it trying to say? Opinion - 1) Do you like it...
ArtPrize speaker series to engage questions of urbanism
by (Holly)
Submitted 09-17-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
This year, Artprize is presenting a full roster of events - a speaker series- talking about art and artists, as usual. But this year, the organization chose to center a good portion of the programming around the theme of art and its intersection...
How to Look at Art, Part 2
by (MattP)
Submitted 09-17-2013 under OPINION
This is the second of a four-step process that can be remembered using the acronym DRIO. The four steps will be published in four installments. DRIO is: Description - What is there? Relationships - How do the parts work together?...
How to Look at Art, Part 1
by (MattP)
Submitted 09-16-2013 under OPINION
Have you ever stood in front of an artwork and had no idea what to make of it? You aren’t alone. There can be an bewildering amount of styles and approaches to art from realistic portraits to crazy room-sized motion sculpture. This is...