This August, a different kind of celestial event will grace Colorado’s skies. High above Breckenridge, a constellation born of light, wind, and vision will rise, drift, and shimmer in mid-air—silent, weightless, and alive.
Category: Culture
Lee Godie: The Enigmatic Queen of Chicago’s Sidewalks
They speak of Lee Godie—Jamot Emily Godee, born 1908, died 1994—in hushed tones, a blend of wonder, curiosity, and maybe a little confusion. She called herself a French Impressionist, though she learned art on her own. And at the age of 60, homeless, she took to the streets, reinventing herself. You’d find her on Chicago’s Michigan Avenue, a street artist, almost a ghost, from the late sixties to the early nineties.
From Rented Flat to Art Treasure: The Story of Ron’s Place
From the outside, Ron’s Place, a formerly rented flat in Oxton, Birkenhead, looks like any other home on the street. But behind its unassuming exterior lies a hidden world of artistic wonder. For over 30 years, Ron Gittins, a self-taught artist, transformed this space into a personal masterpiece—one that had never been seen by anyone during his lifetime.
On Thin Ice: Victoria Dauberville’s Antarctic Call
A ballerina stands poised beneath the towering bow of a ship, her silhouette framed against an expanse of ice and endless sky. This is more than a performance—it’s a poignant message. In a mesmerizing collaboration with dancer, photographer, and director Mathieu Forget, Victoria Dauberville’s Antarctic ballet captures the delicate beauty of a world on the brink of transformation, a fleeting masterpiece set against a landscape that is vanishing before our eyes.
Anne Frank’s Secret Annex Exhibit Debuts in NYC
The Anne Frank House opened to the public on May 3, 1960, in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Since then, millions of people have toured the home where 13-year-old Anne Frank and her family hid from the Nazis, who were intent on locating and persecuting Jewish citizens.
Alluvia: Canterbury’s Mesmerizing Underwater Masterpiece
Looking for interesting sights in Canterbury, England? A visit to the new underwater sculpture, Alluvia, might be the perfect choice. Alluvia is the latest creation by Jason deCaires Taylor, a pioneering British artist renowned for his groundbreaking underwater sculptures that blend artistry with environmental awareness.
Elephant Sculpture Exhibit Raises Awareness for Wildlife Preservation
The Great Elephant Migration is a global fundraising adventure that creatively conveys a vital message: the importance of human-wildlife coexistence. This project, presented by Elephant Family USA in collaboration with cultural institutions and a diverse array of contemporary artists, celebrates the majestic elephants while raising awareness of biodiversity loss and the importance of indigenous knowledge.
How Lesouls Uses Fire to Reveal Hidden Beauty in His Art
Acrylic paintings created by Beijing-based artist Lesouls capture viewers’ attention—but it’s also appropriate to say that they “spark” their interest. Those who look up “Lesouls Art” on social media (he’s active on Instagram, TikTok, and other platforms) will find themselves looking at what appears to be well-composed and rather lovely paintings. Then, the artist’s hand enters the frame, gripping a match. Wait. Is he exposing his painting to flame? Yes! But don’t panic: he’s not lighting his work on fire to destroy it; he’s lighting it to bring it to life.
Paleo-Painting in the Wild: The Art of David Popa
David Popa is infatuated with the natural world. So much so that he uses it to create art. Charcoal, ground shells, earth pigments, and natural water are his art supplies. Diverse landscapes—even ice floes—serve as his canvases for his striking, large-scale work.
Avatar Stars Dive into Art for Ocean Conservation
Zoe Saldaña, Sigourney Weaver, and Kate Winslet, renowned stars of the highly acclaimed 2022 film “Avatar: The Way of Water” from 20th Century Studios, recently collaborated with celebrated underwater photographer Christy Lee Rogers to capture a series of stunning images celebrating the beauty of our oceans.