Ron Gilbert, creator of the point-and-click Monkey Island series, will no longer be talking about or showing his upcoming game: Return to Monkey Island. Since showing off the game via a trailer in Tuesday’s Nintendo Direct, Gilbert has gotten a host of abusive comments from fans about the game’s new art style. So, starting with … Read more
Obi-Wan Kenobi // JUNE 30, 2022 Check out the complete poster collection and exclusive commentary from the artists themselves. It’s becoming a welcome tradition. Over the last few years, Lucasfilm and Disney have collaborated with the artists of Poster Posse to celebrate the releases of new Star Wars storytelling, creating gorgeous posters for The Mandalorian … Read more
With the decision to rebuild the infamous I-81 for the new community grid in Syracuse, some of the city’s hubs for arts and culture are showcasing how the major roadway has been affected, and continues to affect, the 15th ward. The elevated highway will be torn down and replaced with a street-level “grid.” That will … Read more
An art festival in the Southern Tier has been named one of 100 reasons to love America. The LUMA Projection Arts Festival, which lights up historical businesses and uses them as canvases for 3D animation displays in Binghamton, NY, was featured in People magazine’s June list of “100 Reasons to Love America in 2022.” The … Read more
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kyle Hollins wants to provide the hand he never had as a child. Growing up in Kansas City, Missouri, Hollins dealt with the realities of crime and poverty. He admits those experiences influenced the way he thought and behaved, eventually leading him to a path that ended with a nearly 8-year … Read more
Atlanta, Georgia, the de facto capital of the American South, could stand up to any other US metropolis when it comes to cultural depth. The city gave birth to and nurtured a whole genre of music and is home to sports teams that can compete with the best. Georgia also ranks third among US states … Read more
Independence Day is just around the corner which means we’re smack dab in the middle of Fireworks Season. Before you head out to celebrate, be sure to check out our Fireworks Superlist. It’ll give you details for finding the best displays in our area. The Superlist takes care of the where and the when, but … Read more
You rock accessories, Beatriz! I love beaded, handmade necklaces from Oaxaca, Mexico. The symbolism of flowers is ingrained in Mexican tradition. I often have flowers in my hair to remind me of my culture. What else connects you to your heritage? Every time I go to Mexico, I always try to shop for beautiful indigenous … Read more
Art Industry News is a daily digest of the most consequential developments coming out of the art world and art market. Here’s what you need to know on this Thursday, June 30. NEED TO READ Antwaun Sargent Gets the Profile Treatment – Ruth La Ferla goes long on Antwaun Sargent, the 33-year-old “part art nerd, … Read more
So what does one do with 8,000 bottle caps? For that matter, where does one find 8,000 bottle caps? Arlene Morrison, an art teacher at Integrated Day Charter School, had answers to both questions. In fact, she found a way to make both answers contribute to the school’s annual theme: kindness. Her idea: an outdoor … Read more