Fine Art http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1141&ft=1&f=1141 Fine Art en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:51:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif Fine Art http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1141&ft=1&f=1141 The Art Of Life: Claes Oldenburg At MOMA Claes Oldenburg is one of the best-known American pop artists. Critic Lloyd Schwartz found himself not alone in enjoying the current Oldenburg exhibit at the Museum of Modern Art, which continues through Aug. 5. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:51:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/19/193146719/the-art-of-life-claes-oldenburg-at-moma?ft=1&f=1141 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/19/193146719/the-art-of-life-claes-oldenburg-at-moma?ft=1&f=1141 Claes Oldenburg is one of the best-known American pop artists. Critic Lloyd Schwartz found himself not alone in enjoying the current Oldenburg exhibit at the Museum of Modern Art, which continues through Aug. 5.

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]]> Are We Hard-Wired For Beauty? Psychologist Nancy Etcoff explains why beauty inspires and motivates us. Etcoff says our response to beauty is visceral. Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:07:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/14/177490162/are-we-hard-wired-for-beauty?ft=1&f=1141 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/14/177490162/are-we-hard-wired-for-beauty?ft=1&f=1141 Psychologist Nancy Etcoff explains why beauty inspires and motivates us. Etcoff says our response to beauty is visceral.

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]]> British Designer Ozwald Boateng's Dream To Dress Africa Boateng became the first black designer on London's prestigious Savile Row. Since then, he's made quite the name for himself; his tailored suits cost as much as $40,000. Host Michel Martin speaks with Ozwald about his career, style and Ghanaian heritage. Wed, 12 Jun 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/12/190993440/designer-ozwald-boateng-on-being-the-statesman-of-cool?ft=1&f=1141 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/12/190993440/designer-ozwald-boateng-on-being-the-statesman-of-cool?ft=1&f=1141 Boateng became the first black designer on London's prestigious Savile Row. Since then, he's made quite the name for himself; his tailored suits cost as much as $40,000. Host Michel Martin speaks with Ozwald about his career, style and Ghanaian heritage.

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]]> How Do You Find A Story In A Painting? When Tracy Chevalier looks at paintings, she imagines the stories behind them. She shares three stories inspired by portraits, including the one that led to her best-selling novel <em>Girl With a Pearl Earring</em>. Fri, 07 Jun 2013 10:04:56 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/07/186309064/how-do-you-find-a-story-in-a-painting?ft=1&f=1141 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/07/186309064/how-do-you-find-a-story-in-a-painting?ft=1&f=1141 When Tracy Chevalier looks at paintings, she imagines the stories behind them. She shares three stories inspired by portraits, including the one that led to her best-selling novel Girl With a Pearl Earring.

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]]> Detroit Museum Not The First To Consider Selling Out The financially troubled city of Detroit is eyeing the sale of its prized artworks, which include paintings by van Gogh. In recent years, a number of museums have brought in millions by selling off art. Such sales invariably trigger protest but can proceed unless there's some legal violation involved. Sun, 02 Jun 2013 15:23:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/02/187545463/detroit-museum-not-the-first-to-consider-selling-out?ft=1&f=1141 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/02/187545463/detroit-museum-not-the-first-to-consider-selling-out?ft=1&f=1141 The financially troubled city of Detroit is eyeing the sale of its prized artworks, which include paintings by van Gogh. In recent years, a number of museums have brought in millions by selling off art. Such sales invariably trigger protest but can proceed unless there's some legal violation involved.

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]]> Should Art Sale Help Save Detroit? Host Michel Martin and editor Ammad Omar crack open the listener mailbox for backtalk. This week, they talk about a controversy surrounding the possible sale of fine art in Detroit to settle the city's debts. Fri, 31 May 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=187520624&ft=1&f=1141 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=187520624&ft=1&f=1141 Host Michel Martin and editor Ammad Omar crack open the listener mailbox for backtalk. This week, they talk about a controversy surrounding the possible sale of fine art in Detroit to settle the city's debts.

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]]> Proposal To Sell Detroit's Art To Save The City Draws Outrage Detroit's emergency financial manager is considering selling artwork from The Detroit Institute of Arts to help raise money for the city's debt. Robert Siegel talks to John Gallagher of the <em>Detroit Free Press</em> for more. Tue, 28 May 2013 15:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/28/186948386/proposal-to-sell-detroits-art-to-save-the-city-draws-outrage?ft=1&f=1141 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/28/186948386/proposal-to-sell-detroits-art-to-save-the-city-draws-outrage?ft=1&f=1141 Detroit's emergency financial manager is considering selling artwork from The Detroit Institute of Arts to help raise money for the city's debt. Robert Siegel talks to John Gallagher of the Detroit Free Press for more.

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]]> Should Detroit Bail Out By Selling Van Gogh? The city of Detroit owes billions of dollars to creditors. Now, the city's emergency manager is trying to figure out how much the city's assets are worth, including pieces at the Detroit Institute of Arts by painters like Van Gogh, Matisse, and Warhol. Host Michel Martin talks about the possibility of selling Detroit's art collection. Tue, 28 May 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=186900481&ft=1&f=1141 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=186900481&ft=1&f=1141 The city of Detroit owes billions of dollars to creditors. Now, the city's emergency manager is trying to figure out how much the city's assets are worth, including pieces at the Detroit Institute of Arts by painters like Van Gogh, Matisse, and Warhol. Host Michel Martin talks about the possibility of selling Detroit's art collection.

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]]> Giant Renaissance Food People Descend Upon New York Giuseppe Arcimboldo was a 16th-century artist who liked to play with his food, transforming it into the building blocks of many of his fantastical portraits. Artist Philip Haas has taken those portraits out of museums, reinterpreting them as colossal statues that interact with the natural environment. Sun, 19 May 2013 08:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/05/19/184844448/giant-renaissance-food-people-descend-upon-new-york?ft=1&f=1141 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/05/19/184844448/giant-renaissance-food-people-descend-upon-new-york?ft=1&f=1141 Giuseppe Arcimboldo was a 16th-century artist who liked to play with his food, transforming it into the building blocks of many of his fantastical portraits. Artist Philip Haas has taken those portraits out of museums, reinterpreting them as colossal statues that interact with the natural environment.

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]]> 100 Words: Life And Death Of A Japanese Racehorse Photographer Hajime Kimura says he hopes to bring awareness "to the life and use of horses in Japan." Tue, 14 May 2013 09:30:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/pictureshow/2013/05/14/183600409/100-words-life-and-death-of-a-japanese-racehorse?ft=1&f=1141 http://www.npr.org/blogs/pictureshow/2013/05/14/183600409/100-words-life-and-death-of-a-japanese-racehorse?ft=1&f=1141 Photographer Hajime Kimura says he hopes to bring awareness "to the life and use of horses in Japan."

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]]> Banksy Mural May Be Coming To U.S. After All The stencil of a young boy sewing the Union Jack is the centerpiece of an exhibition in London, after which it will head to the U.S. where it is to be part of a private collection. Organizers say <em>Slave Labour</em> is not being put up for sale, but residents of the London neighborhood from which it disappeared want it back. Sun, 12 May 2013 14:05:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/12/183398459/banksy-mural-may-be-coming-to-u-s-after-all?ft=1&f=1141 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/12/183398459/banksy-mural-may-be-coming-to-u-s-after-all?ft=1&f=1141 The stencil of a young boy sewing the Union Jack is the centerpiece of an exhibition in London, after which it will head to the U.S. where it is to be part of a private collection. Organizers say Slave Labour is not being put up for sale, but residents of the London neighborhood from which it disappeared want it back.

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]]> A Fresh Answer To Vermeer's Mystery The work of the Dutch master Johannes Vermeer has long puzzled the art world. Some of his pieces just don't quite fit. They're a little off. What gives? Author Benjamin Binstock has an idea, an idea that commentator Alva Noë finds appealing. Fri, 10 May 2013 15:09:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/13.7/2013/05/10/182842685/a-fresh-answer-to-vermeers-mystery?ft=1&f=1141 http://www.npr.org/blogs/13.7/2013/05/10/182842685/a-fresh-answer-to-vermeers-mystery?ft=1&f=1141 The work of the Dutch master Johannes Vermeer has long puzzled the art world. Some of his pieces just don't quite fit. They're a little off. What gives? Author Benjamin Binstock has an idea, an idea that commentator Alva Noë finds appealing.

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]]> Family Fights Sale Of Iconic Thomas Cole Painting While serving as governor of New York, William Seward received a Thomas Cole landscape painting as a gift for his work on the Erie Canal. Since then, its value has exploded and its caretakers are looking to sell. On Tuesday, Seward's great-great-grandson will be in court to try to stop them. Mon, 06 May 2013 12:25:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/06/181616947/family-fights-sale-of-iconic-thomas-cole-painting?ft=1&f=1141 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/06/181616947/family-fights-sale-of-iconic-thomas-cole-painting?ft=1&f=1141 While serving as governor of New York, William Seward received a Thomas Cole landscape painting as a gift for his work on the Erie Canal. Since then, its value has exploded and its caretakers are looking to sell. On Tuesday, Seward's great-great-grandson will be in court to try to stop them.

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]]> The Real Costs Of Cheap Fashion The collapse of a Bangladesh clothing factory building has renewed worries about the ethics of the fashion industry. Host Michel Martin speaks with Pulitzer Prize winning fashion critic Robin Givhan about the real costs of cheap fashion. Wed, 01 May 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/01/180304715/the-real-costs-of-cheap-fashion?ft=1&f=1141 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/01/180304715/the-real-costs-of-cheap-fashion?ft=1&f=1141 The collapse of a Bangladesh clothing factory building has renewed worries about the ethics of the fashion industry. Host Michel Martin speaks with Pulitzer Prize winning fashion critic Robin Givhan about the real costs of cheap fashion.

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]]> Things Come (Very, Very) Apart Photographer Todd McLellan dismantles common household objects, then meticulously arranges the parts to show the inner workings of everyday stuff. Wed, 01 May 2013 11:46:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/pictureshow/2013/04/30/180125029/things-come-very-very-apart?ft=1&f=1141 http://www.npr.org/blogs/pictureshow/2013/04/30/180125029/things-come-very-very-apart?ft=1&f=1141 Photographer Todd McLellan dismantles common household objects, then meticulously arranges the parts to show the inner workings of everyday stuff.

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