Inges Idee, “Travelling Light”
- Residents of Calgary really hate “Travelling Light,” a public sculpture by art collective Inges Idee. It’s actually pretty confusing as to why anyone is vehemently offended by the piece—which simply comprises a street light atop a giant wheel—but apparently people think it’s a waste of taxpayer money in “economically distressed” times. [Calgary Herald]
- Swansea Museum in Wales believed they had an 18th century copy of a Flemish master sitting in their storage room. Then historian Bendor Grosvenor “discovered” the piece and authenticated it as an original Jacob Jordaens, valued at almost $4 million. The painting is now going on display, which begs the question, is it solely the authorship of an artwork that makes it worthy of exhibition? What was wrong with the painting before it had a name attached? [artnet News]
- NASA hasn’t had an artist in residence since Laurie Anderson’s position was terminated by Congress in the Culture Wars more than a decade ago. But now, the agency is using private grants to work with artists, including Justin Guariglia, who is photographing our disappearing ice sheets from NASA flights. [The New York Times]
- David Hockney and Martin Gayford discuss their favorite art historical works. These guys really love a good painting. [The Guardian]
- Unfortunately (but unsurprisingly) it looks like the Second Avenue Subway’s opening date might get pushed back yet again. [Curbed]
- The Turner Prize has opened to the public. Look forward to lots of sensationalized “BUT IS IT ART?” headlines from the British tabloids in the coming days. [BBC News]
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