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HAF 750: art now… as historical commentary african greco-roman follow up

The HAF article: “Art Now… as Historical Commentary on HAF: Greco-Roman” is a revelation, a Rosetta Stone deciphering the hidden African presence in Greco-Roman art. As an environmentalist who champions JEDI principles, I see a chilling parallel in the erasure of African contributions to art and ecology. “History is written by the victors,” Ron Shelton […]

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carol heft connections: artist ange arthur, ivory coast

Artist Ange Arthur Koua, born in Ivory Coast (Abidjan) in 1989, has created a striking body of work using various symbolic materials, specifically emphasizing worn garments and fabric. His work is both personal and political, without a specific agenda. He gives us the freedom to understand what is often unspoken. Ange’s first solo exhibition in

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carol heft “connections”: susanne schmidt-nielsen of denmark

People have created “installation art” since they discovered they could make marks. Denmark artist Susanne Schmidt-Nielsen’s  unique installation was an impressive and complimentary display in the Richard Winthers’ house. “This something, this in between” opened on April 30th  in Denmark. How the physical reality of our environment affects the inner reality of our mind and

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artist ibrahim mahama, ghana: occupations

Covered Buildings and Spaces Since 2011, Ibrahim Mahama, Ghana, has produced evocative narratives about society’s relationship with industry with his ongoing series, Occupations. These narratives manifest in colossal, blanket-like installations that envelope building structures and urban spaces. With these constructs, produced almost exclusively with combined jute fiber sacks, Mahama critiques the place and value of

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3 continents meet… in ankara, turkey: at detay sanat galerisi

3 Continents meet… in Ankara Nine international artists converged on Ankara to display their works while exchanging various artistic ideas rooted in their specific cultures. 3 Continents meet in Ankara opened at Detay Sanat Galerisi; the exhibition was organized by artists Feyza Gürleşen and Beata Zalewska. [kopa_blockquote border=”left”]3 Continents meet… convey the possibility of existence

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carol heft “connections”: drawn together

Drawn together with Marie Cecile Aptel and Jean Pierre Bourquin Any working relationship, regardless of its duration or scale, requires compatible partners.  Compatible partners include people who disagree or have opposing feelings.  In fact, I have found that working cooperatively is most satisfying when my collaborators are unlike me in distinctive ways.  Compatibility and differences

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