NPR Topics: Visual ArtsNPR explores the visual arts including design, photography, sculpture, and architecture. Interviews, commentary, and audio. Subscribe to the RSS feed.For Artists, Craigslist Is Both Medium And Message- July 30, 2008 Los Angeles-based collaborators went to the online bulletin board for inspiration — then took to the streets to ask Angelenos what Craigslist has done for them.http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93022059&ft=1&f=1047 French Architect Has Designs On Vegas Desert- July 30, 2008 One of France's most famous architects is making his mark in Paris and other cities, despite his talent for designing buildings that disappear into the landscape. Earlier this year, Jean Nouvel won the Pritzker Prize, architecture's top honor. His next project could take him to Las Vegas.http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=92994481&ft=1&f=1047 Comic Convention Draws Record Crowds- July 28, 2008 The annual Comic-Con in San Diego drew record numbers of attendees over the weekend, from fans dressed like Darth Vader to Hollywood studio executives in suits. The presence of movie studios and video game companies has grown at the pop culture gathering over the years, as they look to connect even more with loyal legions of fans.http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=92983126&ft=1&f=1047 Graphic Novel 'Bluesman' Sings A Soulful Song- July 28, 2008 In its knowing play of dark words and raw images, Rob Vollman and Pablo Callejo's earthy graphic novel tells a tale worth hearing &x96;- and seeing.http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=92869182&ft=1&f=1047 Museum Embraces Coptic Fakes- July 26, 2008 Modern fakes of ancient art will be on display at the Brooklyn Museum of Art early next year. Many of the museum's Egyptian Coptic sculptures have proved to be forgeries. Curator Edna Russmann talks about the fakes and why she's putting them on display.http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=92965324&ft=1&f=1047 Jeff Koons Has A 'Ta-Da' Moment In Chicago- July 25, 2008 Naked ladies, rabbits, basketballs and a big, shiny blue heart are all on display at the Museum of Contemporary Art, courtesy of the American painter, sculptor and artist-provocateur. The exhibit leaves most visitors smiling, laughing or just plain puzzled.http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=92873040&ft=1&f=1047 Dorothea Lange: 'Daring To Look'- July 21, 2008 "No country has ever closely scrutinized itself visually," the legendary photographer once said. A new book documents hundreds of the Depression-era images she took and the descriptions she wrote of them.http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=92656801&ft=1&f=1047 Photographer Reflects On Soldier's Photo, Life- July 17, 2008 Photographer Warren Zinn reflects on the iconic photo he took in Iraq of Joseph Dwyer, an American medic who took his own life last month.http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=92634643&ft=1&f=1047 Brooklyn Store Celebrates The Art Of Graffiti- July 14, 2008 Alphabeta, a new art supply store that sells cans of spray paint and provides a space for graffiti artists to showcase their work, has only been open for three weeks. But one New York councilman is already seeing red.http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=92521444&ft=1&f=1047 Are You Sure You Own Your Stuff- July 14, 2008 Mr. Jalopy, a leader of the Maker Movement, pushes individuals and corporations to reconsider the meaning of ownership. The movement, which emphasizes fixing rather than discarding objects, is gathering steam across the country.http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=92508461&ft=1&f=1047 |