Visual & Performing Arts

Visual & Performing Arts

Recent Contributing Articles


Wellcome Collection Asks Who Are We? Events Linked to Exhibition, Identity, Eight Rooms, Nine Lives

In: Art Galleries/Museums

By: Feature Writer Frances Spiegel

Climbing Poetree is Positively Pure Genius: Creative Artists Alixa and Naima Are on a Mission for Social Change

In: Art & Society

By: Rasham Nassar

Maestá in Palazzo Pubblico in Siena: Sacred Theme of Madonna in Majesty in The Town Hall of Siena

In: Medieval Art

By: Zuzana Minarikova

Imperial War Museum Online – What Lies Beneath: British Experiences of the Cold War and its Legacy Shown on the Web

In: Art Galleries/Museums

By: Feature Writer Frances Spiegel

The Three Top Camera Lens Filters to Have: Lens Accessories are an Essential Parts of a Photographer's Gear

In: Digital Photography

By: Caroline Thompson

Flash Mobs: New Movement Celebrates Spontaniety and Life

In: Outsider Art

By: Mary Beth Miller

Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular: A Review

In: Dance Companies

By: Barbara Hudgins

Quotes and Jokes for Techies of the Theatre: Jokes Every Theatrical Artists Should Know

In: Modern World Theatre

By: Kerry Chafin

So You Think You Can Dance Season 6 Top 12: The Top 12 Dancers of SYTYCD Perform for the Judges and America

In: Ballet/Jazz/Tap Dance

By: Feature Writer Terry Finch

Tim Burton at New York MoMA: Museum of Modern Art Special Exhibit of Film Maker's Artworks

In: Special Art Gallery Exhibits

By: Anthony Murphy

Artist Gregg Simpson is Driven to Abstraction: Canadian Artist Looks Forward to Exhibitions in Paris and Lisbon

In: 21st Century Art

By: Carol Cram

Ballroom Latin Dance Made Lively: Alternative Timing For Dancing Jive

In: Latin Dance

By: Winnie Ooi

New Options for a Graduation Photo: Innovations in Technology at the Studio and at Home

In: Portrait Photography

By: Eilene Toppin Ording

Patronage of Siena Cathedral: Inseparability of Sacred and Secular in Late Medieval Tuscan Art

In: Medieval Art

By: Zuzana Minarikova

The Art Institute of Chicago in Illinois: Famous Works and History of the Art Gallery in Chicago

In: World Museums

By: Rachel West

Making and Using Rubber Molds: Reproducing Small Sculpture Inexpensively

In: Sculpture Techniques

By: Corinne Shibley

Body Worlds: Original & Cycle of Life Exhibit: Currently at the Singapore Science Centre Until March 6th, 2010

In: Museum Exhibits

By: Julie Maggiacomo Carrera

National Gallery Display – The Sacred Made Real: Exhibition of Spanish Religious Paintings and Polychrome Sculptures

In: Art Galleries/Museums

By: Feature Writer Frances Spiegel

Passionate About Purple: A Brief History of the Color Purple

In: Art & Society

By: Kristin Hanneman

Less-Known Portraits of Paris: Works by Haudebort-Lescot, Beraud, Jeanniot, Signac and Vuillard

In: Modern Art History

By: Feature Writer Meg Nola

Organizing Pictures for Posterity: Photo Archiving Tips to Protect and Store Photos

In: Photography

By: Jocelyn Kerr

King Tut Comes to Toronto: Spectacular New Exhibit at the Art Gallery of Ontario

In: Traveling Art Exhibits

By: Ramona Zacharias

Artist Wants Public to be Touched by his Angels: Emotions Take Wing in the Work, but the Devil is in the Details

In: Painting/Drawing

By: Tony Simmons

Pakistani-American Artist Challenges Stereotypes: Art Installations are Multi-Media Social Commentary on Women & Power

In: Multimedia Arts

By: Barbara Shema

Hamlet as a Tragic Hero: The Shakespearean Tragedy of Hamlet, the Prince of Denmark

In: Shakespeare Tragedies

By: Carol Rzadkiewicz

James Wyeth's Portrait of John F. Kennedy: Young Artist's Painting was Approved by Kennedy's Widow, Jacqueline.

In: Portrait Painting

By: Teresa Knudsen

Inspirational Theatre Quotes: Quotes to Inspire and Console Theatrical Artists

In: Modern World Theatre

By: Kerry Chafin

Vancouver Island Photographer Blair Polischuk: Changing Careers Leads an Artist to See the World in Black and White

In: Photography

By: Brenda Timbers

Caricaturist Dean Minton Lives Exaggerated Life: Artist Searches for Underlying Truth by Accentuating the Obvious

In: Art & Society

By: Tony Simmons

British Museum – Winter 2009 Events for Children: Find Best Activities for Young People – November and December 2009

In: Art Galleries/Museums

By: Feature Writer Frances Spiegel

Proper Theater Etiquette: At a Live Theater Performance, One Should Have a Manner of Decorum

In: Art & Society

By: Maddison Newburg

The Actor-Director Dialogue: How to Discern Someone’s Style of Speaking

In: Acting & Directing

By: Feature Writer Sean Pratt

Haute Couture Collector Betsy Bloomingdale: New Exhibition Celebrates Her Fabulous Designer Wardrobe

In: Museum Exhibits

By: Jennifer McNulty

The Radio City Rockettes: The World’s Most Famous Precision Dance Troupe

In: Dance Companies

By: Kerri Carpenter

British Museum – Winter 2009 Fun for Children: Enjoy the Best Winter Holiday Activities for Young People

In: Art Galleries/Museums

By: Feature Writer Frances Spiegel

SYTYCD Season 6 Top 14 Elimination Episode: So You Think You Can Dance Loses Two More Dancers in America's Vote

In: Ballet/Jazz/Tap Dance

By: Feature Writer Terry Finch

Swiss Army Knife Museum Exhibit: A Tool That Has Become An Icon

In: Museum Exhibits

By: Gail Mangold-Vine

Italian Wedding Folk Dance, the Tarantella: A Step-By-Step Breakdown of a Dance Rooted in Folklore and Tradition

In: Folk Dance

By: Michelle Aveyard

The Roots of the Tango: A Rich and Elusive History of Popular Latin Ballroom Style

In: Latin Dance

By: Michelle Aveyard

Best Art DVDs as Christmas Presents: Holiday Gift Ideas for the Visual Arts Lover

In: Art & Society

By: Shona Black

Packing Tape Image Transfers: Create Transparant Images for Mixed-Media Art

In: Mixed Media Arts

By: Staci Dumoski

Street Art Significance: The Graffiti Movement in Contemporary Society

In: Art & Society

By: Shona Black

Where to See Nutcracker Ballet's Best Stagings: Nutcracker Productions are a Christmas Tradition in U.S. Cities

In: Ballet

By: Feature Writer Karen Berger

What Is A Quatrefoil? Explaining the Odd Shape of Design and Myth

In: Ancient Art

By: Ashley Anderson

Ballroom Dance—History and Styles: Social, Competitive and Fun Dances Through the Ages

In: Ballroom Dance

By: Debby Mayne

So You Think You Can Dance Season 6 Top 14: The Top 14 Dancers of SYTYCD Perform for the Judges and America

In: Ballet/Jazz/Tap Dance

By: Feature Writer Terry Finch

National Gallery – Kienholz – The Hoerengracht: Amsterdam's Red Light District Recreated in London

In: Art Galleries/Museums

By: Feature Writer Frances Spiegel

Rod Serling in The Twilight Zone: How the War Hero Excelled in Writing and Television

In: Acting & Directing

By: Bryan Jackson

CSULB Will Host a Renowned Dancer Nov. 18: "Requiem" was inspired by 9-11

In: Ballet

By: Megan Clancy

Best Holiday Gifts for Artists: Presents for Children, Adults and Stocking Stuffers

In: Painting/Drawing

By: Feature Writer Alina Bradford

Sarah Bernhardt Performing Shakespeare: The Divine Miss Sarah and The Bard

In: Shakespearean Theatre

By: Feature Writer Samantha Markham

Meanings in Australian Aboriginal Art: Themes, Styles and Stories in Desert and Arnhemland Painting

In: Modern Art History

By: Shona Black

George Barnard: Photographing the South in the Civil War

In: Photography

By: Kristin Hanneman

Personalized Christmas Gifts from Recycled Tins: Recycle Tins and Papers to Create Sustainable Xmas Presents

In: Altered Objects

By: Feature Writer Lyn Rasmussen

Belly Dance Practice Wear: What to Wear to Belly Dancing Class

In: World Dance

By: Jennifer Thorimbert

Royal College of Art Secret Exhibition: Potential Postcard-Sized Masterpieces On Sale For A Mere £40

In: Special Art Gallery Exhibits

By: Limei Hoang

The New Acropolis Museum: 21st Century Showcase for Greece’s Ancient Treasures

In: World Museums

By: Shona Black

Protecting the Paper of a Pencil Drawing: Tips for Rendering Clean and Smudgeless Drawings

In: Drawing

By: Venice Kichura

British Actor Edward Woodward Dies at 79: Obituary for Star of The Wicker Man and The Equalizer

In: Acting & Directing

By: Andy Hall

Introduction to Macro Photography: Taking Close Up Photos of Objects and Animals

In: Photography

By: Andrew Knowles

Off Camera Flash Techniques for Better Photos: Using Your Flash Off Camera Opens Up Lots of Creative Options

In: Photography

By: Daniel Simon

Dance Artist Dora De Paula: Choreographer, Dancer, Company Director and Founder, Mother, Woman

In: Dance Companies

By: Maria Perry

Artist Ginny H. Boyd: North Carolina Award Winner Gets International Attention

In: 21st Century Art

By: Bryan Jackson

Sustainable Papercraft Christmas Gifts: Recycle Papers, Cards and Books to Make Eco-friendly Xmas Presents

In: Mixed Media Arts

By: Feature Writer Lyn Rasmussen

Actor's Advertising Campaigns: When to Stay in Touch and When to Bang Your Drum

In: Acting & Directing

By: Feature Writer Sean Pratt

Understanding Color Value: The Importance of Color Brightness in Drawing and Painting

In: Painting/Drawing

By: Lawrence Koppy

Dora De Paula, Dance Artist and Superwoman: Choreographer, Dancer, Company Director and Founder, Mother, Woman

In: Dance Companies

By: Maria Perry

Dora De Paula, Artist and Superwoman: Choreographer, Dancer, Company Director and Founder, Mother, Woman

In: Dance Companies

By: Maria Perry

Aboriginal Painting: Art of the Australian Outback

In: Modern Art History

By: Shona Black

Pains of Youth, National Theatre London - Review: 1920s Drama About the Moral Sickness of Post-war Medical Students

In: British Modern Theatre

By: Nina Saville

Somewhere in Time - A Classic Introspective: A Look at the Romantic Impressionist Stephen Charles Shortridge

In: Painting/Drawing

By: Susan Tabar

Acting Career of Sarah Siddons: Theatre Performances of Actress Diva of Drury Lane

In: Theatre History

By: Feature Writer Kathleen Airdrie

Best Holiday Gifts for a Belly Dancer: Shimmy for Christmas

In: World Dance

By: Jennifer Thorimbert

Museu d'Art Contemporani de Barcelona: MACBA – Richard Meier Designed Museum of Contemporary Art

In: World Museums

By: Shona Black

SYTYCD Season 6 Top 16 Elimination Episode: So You Think You Can Dance Loses Two More Dancers in America's Vote

In: Ballet/Jazz/Tap Dance

By: Feature Writer Terry Finch

WonderRoot Transforms the Lives of Artists: Uniting Artists and Community to Inspire Positive Social Change

In: Multimedia Arts

By: Gaurav Bhatia

How to Induce Deep Hypnosis: Hypnotize Someone Until They are in a Deep Trance State

In: Magic/Illusion

By: Frank Yeats

How to Hypnotize Someone: A Look at How Stage Hypnotists Induce Light Hypnosis

In: Magic/Illusion

By: Frank Yeats

The Truth About Hypnosis: Fact and Fiction Surrounding Hypnotism and Hypnotic States

In: Magic/Illusion

By: Frank Yeats

The Glasgow School of Art Centenary: Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s Greatest Architectural Design Celebrated

In: 20th Century Art

By: Valerie Williamson

Three Free Online Photo Editors: Image Editing is Fast and Free on Several Websites

In: Digital Photography

By: Jocelyn Kerr

The Muenter House in Murnau: Artist Wassily Kandinsky's Summer Retreat in Bavaria

In: World Museums

By: Kate Rodriguez

So You Think You Can Dance Season 6 Top 16: The Top 16 Dancers of SYTYCD Perform for the Judges and America

In: Ballet/Jazz/Tap Dance

By: Feature Writer Terry Finch

Christmas Theatre at The Globe: The First Festive Play at Shakespeare’s London Theatre

In: Shakespearean Theatre

By: Sara Revell

How to Increase Creativity During an Illness: Encourage Innovation in Your Art Through Experiences

In: Painting/Drawing

By: Feature Writer Alina Bradford

Casa Mila – La Pedrera: Antoni Gaudi Apartment Building in Barcelona

In: World Museums

By: Shona Black

Isabella and the Pot of Basil: Works by Millais, Holman Hunt, Waterhouse and John White Alexander

In: Modern Art History

By: Feature Writer Meg Nola

Finian's Rainbow in New York City: A Family-friendly Broadway Show

In: Musical Theatre

By: Gabi Larson

Experienced Dancers Beginning Ballroom: Using Ballroom Dance to Stay Active and Stay Dancing

In: Ballroom/Latin Dance

By: Michelle Aveyard

Russell Peters Comedy: Somebody gonna getta hurt real bad!

In: Comedy Performance/Stand-Up

By: Carmen Borthwick

Stratford Shakespeare Festival 2010 Season: Christopher Hampton, Jacques Brel, Michel Tremblay

In: Playwrights & Stage Actors

By: Feature Writer Coral Andrews

Manga and Ancient Mysteries of British Museum: Sutton Hoo, Easter Island Moai , Dogu and Professor Munakata

In: Museum Exhibits

By: Feature Writer Lito Apostolakou

Review of 70s Style and Design: Explore the Visual History of the 1970s in this Witty Guide

In: Photography

By: Victoria Robinson

Get the Flash off Your Camera! Off Camera Flash Can Make for Better Photographs

In: Photography

By: Daniel Simon

Burlesque Bombshells: Burlesque Dancers Taking Off in the World of Striptease

In: Vaudeville/Burlesque

By: Amy Barnard

Diego Giacometti – Artist-Designer: Making Craft An Art

In: Sculpture

By: Gail Mangold-Vine

How to Photograph Waterfalls Like a Professional: Learn to Create Stunning Images of Cascading Waterfalls With a dSLR

In: Landscape Photography

By: Jeff Bartlett

Shooting Architecture Images with a dSLR: Architecture Photography – The Key to Real Estate and Travel Images

In: Photography Techniques

By: Jeff Bartlett

Helen Hayes in Broadway Plays: Award Winning Theatrical, Movie, and Television Performances

In: Theatre History

By: Feature Writer Kathleen Airdrie

Actor's Cold Calling: An Essential Research and Development Tool for Your Career Success

In: Acting & Directing

By: Feature Writer Sean Pratt