Posted by Bob Martin in Art Travel, Featured Articles, Film, Movies on 12 29th, 2008 | No Comments
An Inspiring Love Story - Slumdog Millionaire
During the holidays “Slumdog Millionaire” was given national distribution, which means that I finally got to see it. I, like many others, endured the lines to get into the multiplex  but most people were there to see the new Clint Eastwood film, Gran Torino or the many other Hollywood Christmas...
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Posted by Bob Martin in Art, Art Travel, Exhibits, Museums on 12 29th, 2008 | No Comments
The Louvre and the Masterpiece at High Museum, Atlanta
Museum exhibits offer a vivid way to learn about art and culture. This show at the High Museum in Atlanta runs until September 09, and looks to reflect what is seen as “masterpiece” and how our views have changed or progressed over time. What is a Masterpiece? What is a Masterpiece? will...
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Posted by Bob Martin in Art, Exhibits on 12 26th, 2008 | No Comments
Mad Men as Artists
A luxury that the MOMA has is that it can stage long running exhibitions. George Lois: The Esquire Covers, April 25, 2008–March 30, 2009, provides for multiple visits and chance to recognize how radical these covers were in there time. What gets overlooked about advertising in the 1960’s is that...
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Posted by Bob Martin in Art on 12 21st, 2008 | No Comments
Still a Supreme Super Star
Diana Ross is still in her element. A wonderful stage performer and always stunning. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Still a Supreme Super Star", url: "http://www.bobmartin-art.com/Review/2008/12/still-a-supreme-super-star/" });
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Posted by Bob Martin in Art, Creativity, Exhibits, sculptor on 12 11th, 2008 | No Comments
In Contrast
Faith Ringgold by Alice Neel Museums offer a source of both entertainment and knowledge. Reasonable in terms of cost and entertaining because some of what you find in and outside of a museum is often delightful and awe inspiring. Faith Ringgold’s Aunt Harriet’s Underground Railroad will...
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Posted by Bob Martin in Art, Film on 12 7th, 2008 | No Comments
‘Doubt’ Meryl Streep
John Patrick Shanley Directs the Film of His Play, ‘Doubt’ - NYTimes.com For what ever reason, Ms. Streep has been willing to have herself cast in a variety of roles that have broadened, universally, the possibilities for an “On Screen” actor. Film has become such a Directors’...
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Posted by Bob Martin in Art, Dance, Dancers, Events, Live Performance on 12 5th, 2008 | No Comments
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is 50 Years Old
Picture credit: Andrew Eccles When living in New York, I would receive as a birthday present every December, tickets to a performance of the Alvin Ailey Dance Theater. The event was always trans-formative. “You must enjoy every moment of this,” Judith Jamison Congratulations to Judith Jamison,...
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Posted by Bob Martin in Art, Featured Articles on 12 2nd, 2008 | No Comments
Should be Busy Creating Something
“The Devil Finds Work for Idle Hands” or something like that, rings true in a way. Not that I am concerned about the devil, rather that we all seem to be better off when we are working, using our hands at something. And if you have the chance to be working at something you like or love the...
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Posted by Bob Martin in Featured Articles, Film on 12 1st, 2008 | No Comments
First-Gus Van Sant
The movie with a lot of buzz is “Milk” directed by Gus Van Sant and starring Sean Penn as Harvey Milk. I’ve not had the chance to see this film yet and wanted take a look back at some of the work of Gus Van Sant. This photo of Van Sant is reportedly a mug shot and unlike most celebrity...
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Posted by Bob Martin in Art, Creativity, Exhibits on 11 16th, 2008 | No Comments
Joan Waters’ Open Studio
Saturday November 22, 9am to 5pm Discover the creative process in a working welding studio… unique functional and gift items… large Sculptures… works in progress… paintings… public art projects… maquettes… calendars… refreshments and more. plus~ You’re...
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