It was a delightful experience to be in the company of the world-renowned Ghanaian artist Kofi Setordji. His secluded self-designed four-structure compound is nestled comfortably in the hills of Akuapim-Mampong, a town in the north district of the eastern region of Ghana. The winding maze-like red soil road makes it nearly impossible to find Kofi’s […]
the interview: artist Kofi Setordji, ghana Read More »
Art History 750: African Greco-Roman “Representations of Negro peoples appear in every major period of classical art. Yet very few illustrations of blacks are included in handbooks and histories of Greek and Roman art; and when they are, the same small group of examples is chosen. Such a practice creates the impression that the Negro
art now… as historical commentary on HAF Read More »
The world is in a plastic crisis; Kim Tae-youn presents one answer. In 2008, our global plastic consumption worldwide was estimated to be about 260 million tons. What Kim Tae-youn, Korea, has done as her answer to this huge problem is implement a recycling process by producing her own type of textile materials. She spins yarn,
kim tae-youn, korea: plastic trash into art project Read More »
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
3 continents meet… in ankara, turkey: at detay sanat galerisi Read More »
Our impact on the world around us is questioned in Akron Soul Train’s exhibition, Woven: The Human x Nature Relationship, on view from September 8th through October 23rd, 2021. The exhibition features Ron Shelton and Nicole Condon-Shih. Both artists completed a residency program through the gallery with their use of plastic, tying the two bodies of work together.
artist ron shelton, usa: a world wrapped in plastic Read More »
“Get out of your skull” is a collaborative art project with the participation of an international group of 64 artists from 20 countries. Last year when much of the world shut down galleries, artists were dealt a serious blow when it came to their practices. The arts are integral to the social, civic, and economic
get out of your skull: 64 artists 20 countries in the time of covid Read More »
https://highartfridays.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/HAF-Connects-Plastics.mp4 High Art Fridays: the Sustainable Art of Plastics opened on July 6 and ran through August 26 at the Beachwood Community Center: 25325 Fairmount Boulevard. This exhibition is the third in-person display for this project. This show’s main feature is the display of over fifty plastic-embellished Art Hats made by local, national, and international
HAF Connects: the sustainable art of plastics Read More »
Amit Ganjoo, India: Aavaran Artist Amit Ganjoo is currently Director of the School of Fine Arts, IPS Academy, and Indore India. This collection of small terracotta works he calls, “Aavaran,” which means envelope or cover. The forms range from 16 to 18 inches in height, including the pedestal. In May 2017 this collection was exhibited
artist amit ganjoo, india: aavaran Read More »
High Art Fridays: the Sustainable Art of Plastics will open on July 6 and run through August 26 at the Beachwood Community center: 25325 Fairmount Boulevard. This exhibition is the third in-person display for this project. This show’s main feature is the display of over fifty plastic-embellished Art Hats made by local, national, and international
high art fridays: the sustainable art of plastics at beachwood Read More »
Artist Carol Heft, USA will be exhibiting her show, Pathos, at The Blue Mountain Gallery. The Blue Mountain Gallery is pleased to announce an exhibition of drawings and paintings by Carol Heft entitled “Pathos” from Mar 31 – Apr 24, 2021 The gallery is located at 547 West 27th Street, Suite #200, NYC, NY. Phone
artist carol heft at the blue mountain gallery, nyc: pathos Read More »
Break Free From Plastic: part 1 of 3 High Art Fridays has joined a population of concerned citizens to support the Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act. Countries worldwide are beginning to roll out new restrictions, taxes, and other measures to help reduce plastic pollution. Many states are working to pass producer responsibility Bills. American
break free from plastic pollution act: part 1 of 3 Read More »
The moment I heard Stacey Bartels, (owner at Framed Gallery in Cleveland Ohio) mention Serge Attukwei Clottey during the CAN Journal Winter 2021 launch party with Michael Gill, excitement raced through me. “Serge Attukwei Clottey in Cleveland Ohio!” I exclaimed. The chance to finally see one of my muses work in person was a dream
serge attukwei clottey, ghana: at framed gallery, cleveland ohio Read More »