Archive for November, 2008

Russian Avangard on Display

Thursday, November 27th, 2008

If you click on the following link, you’ll see the incredibly beautiful paintings by Russian artist Natalia Goncharova. You may Google more information about her or consult Wikipedia.
 
Her paintings are represented extensively at the exhibition and I think they are breathtaking. The collection of Russian avangard paintings “in Spain is on view now and through [...]

Damian Hirst vs Zhang Huan

Monday, November 24th, 2008

Today I would like you to see this Mixed Installation by Zhang Huan.
 
I think Chinese artist Zhang Huan is in direct competition (or in sync) with Damien Hirst (think Hirst’s animal series: golden calf, zebra, shark in formaldehyde). The choice of materials from both artists and the ideas behind the objects exhibited is widely open for the [...]

Stores Closing: The List

Saturday, November 22nd, 2008

As you know, the economy is on the downturn course and many stores are closing their doors right after the Holiday Season. That said, I’d like to remind you to refrain from buying gift cards, because, as it often happens, the recipient don’t use it right away, and then…it may be too late.
 
Some chains are [...]

Appliances For You

Thursday, November 20th, 2008

If you are thinking about buying new appliances for your home, I think, you should start from this site: www.appliancist.com.
 
No, you can’t buy anything there, but you can find out what’s new and interesting in the world of appliances. It’s home appliances trends and news site. Browse and find all kind of information on the [...]

Damien Hirst and Banksy: Short Review

Wednesday, November 19th, 2008

In September of 2008, in two days, Sotheby’s had sold Damien Hirst’s works for a total of $206 mil. November had just corrected the art market.
 
Whether Hirst is trying his famous PR to attract attention to his branding and personae once again or he is smart enough to adjust the prices on his recently unsold [...]

Pet Stroller: Ultimate in Pet Care

Wednesday, November 19th, 2008

When I saw a picture of this Pet Stroller, called “5th Avenue”, it took me a few seconds to come out of the state of astonishment, regain my ability to think, and sort all the thoughts, which run through my head. The idea is ridiculous. The idea is brilliant. The idea is avangard. The idea is [...]

Cloud Computing and Other Tech Questions

Monday, November 10th, 2008

Every Monday, when I get my San Francisco Chronicle, first thing I do, I open a “Technology and Business” section and read a column by David Einstein “Computing Q & A”.  
 
I always find something I didn’t know I need to know, and I am always happy to discover some new information: what is a cloud computing, how to choose [...]

World Kindness Week

Monday, November 10th, 2008

I hope you all know about Random Act of Kindness. But have you heard about a Kindness Week? The week to do good deeds.
 
In case you didn’t know, there is one: November 10 through November 16 2008, and you may read about it here: Acts of Kindness
Here is a schedule of the past and future [...]

Kazimir Malevich: $60 million Record

Tuesday, November 4th, 2008

The art news of today is that a painting by Kazimir_Malevich see article at Bloomberg “Suprematist Composition” was sold at Sotheby’s auction in New York for $60 million. It is a record and a significant milestone for the artist, Russian art and the cubism-like art as well.
 
 Even if you don’t know a thing about art, [...]

Comcast to Watch and Art Blog to Read

Monday, November 3rd, 2008

It’s been a while since I wrote a post… Maybe, it’s a gloom and doom of the economy, that is reflected everywhere: sad news, deserted parking lots at the malls and devoid of people shops; maybe it’s a hype of the upcoming election, that manifests itself through the barrage of emails, street signs and TV [...]

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