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Today's Featured Article Contemporary Australian art Ron Mueck, the only Australian artist to have crossed the $1m threshold, has four places in this Top 10. Mueck’s best auction result dates from June 2011 ($1.17m) and it made him the most expensive Australian Contemporary artist on the market. The work in question was a piece he created in 1996 entitled Big Baby which marked a turning point in the artist’s career. In 1996, invited by the artist (and his mother-in-law) Paula REGO, he created a monumental sculpture at the centre of paintings by the English artist: Pinochio (sold in 2005 for $460,000, then the best result for Contemporary Australian art). This monumental and hyper-realist sculpture attracted the attention – like the rest of the artist’s work at the time - of the collector Charles Saatchi. The contrast between the realist precision and the unreal scale of Mueck’s works has the capacity to trigger emotions ranging from desolation to vulnerability and hope. The work Big Baby amplifies these emotions, and juxtaposes, via the unreal enormity of the child, parental anguish with the surprising independence and conscience of the “giant” baby. Even though Man Under Cardigan maintains a human scale, it still exudes an overwhelming feel of hyper-realism. Created in 1998 ( several months after Big Baby), it sold in London a few months after Big Baby set the artist’s latest record, generating the artist’s second best-ever result. Fetching $786,600, it contributed to a 2011 annual total auction revenue of over $1.98m giving the artist 98th place in the 2011 global ranking of Contemporary artists, the best position ever achieved by an Australian artist. In fact, having only seen 10 works go to auction in 13 years, the 3 works presented in 2011 was an exceptional volume. This rarity factor was one of the reasons collectors were so enthusiastic for Swaddied Baby when it was presented in 2008. Originating from a more recent series created in 2002, the work exceeded its low estimate by $80,000 when it fetched $280,000. The piece, occupying 1 square metre of floor space, was the first work by Mueck to be offered at auction since 2005! Much less rare at auction (more than 200 lots over the last 15 years), the artist Howard ARKLEY holds second and ninth place in this week’s Top ranking. His surprising work entitled Bungalow was, since 2008, the most expensive piece of Contemporary Australian art on the market. Created in 1989, it fetched $924,400, seven times its high estimate of AUD150,000 ($145,000), an estimate considered optimistic at the time since the work had failed to sell in 2004 against an estimate of AUD 130,000 – 160,000. Although his highest auction price was just $6,300 before his death in 1999 (several months after representing Australia at the Venice Biennial), the price index of the artist - who took a psychedelic and colourful approach to suburban architecture – rose sharply after 1999 with more than 67 results above $10,000. Of these, one third was hammered in 2007, year in which his Family Home fetched $277,863. His work is still very popular at auctions with at least one work fetching more than $100,000 in both 2010 and 2011. From urban landscapes to explorations of the desert, Australian Contemporary art is as broad and varied as the territory itself. The artist Bronwyn Oliver focused on this latter dimension. Her sculpture Tracery which generated her best-ever auction result and which occupies tenth place in this ranking, is one many works that evoke this notion of unlimited space via a series of mineral and permeable sculpted forms. At $273,540, her record confirms the strong demand for her work, especially as it is very rare (only 23 lots ever offered). However, since his death in 2006, the flow has somewhat augmented: 15 works offered and only 3 bought in. By Artprice.com. It Is Winter, Great Time for Hobby Such As Quilting or Knitting Urban Country Quilts: 15 Projects for the Home by Jeanne Large and Shelley Wicks published by Martingale & Co in 2011. You love your home to be brimming with usable quilts. Heirlooms are wonderful things, but you prefer quilts for your family to snuggle under watching TV or reading a book, quilts to give away at a moment’s notice. Authors of this book Jeanne Large and Shelley Wicks won many fans with their funky, chunky applique projects. With this book you will learn how to make appealing designs with floral theme with contemporary flair. You will find 15 simple projects that include wall hangings, framed appliques, lap quilts, assorted pillows, and much more. Spotlight on Neutrals: Quilts and More for Any Décor by Pat Wys published by Martingale in 2011. With this beautifully illustrated book, you will enjoy elegant pieced and appliquéd designs that redefine “neutrals” and open up new possibilities for black, gray, white and more. It contains 12 projects with timeless appeal, including quilts, pillows, a square table topper, and a mantel scarf. You will stash-busting scrappy projects that can be used year-round, work in any home and with all decors, and make ideal gifts. Pat Wys is a frequent speaker and leads many workshops. Another Bite of Schnibbles: 24 Quilts from 5”or 10” Squares by Carrie Nelson published by Martingale in 211. In scientific terms, a Schnibbles quilt is a unique species of quilt, one that is defined by several very distinct characteristics. In this fully-illustrated book, Carry Nelson presents a follow-up to her top-selling Schnibbles Time Twp. It contains 12 beautiful pairs of small and large quilts made from convenient precut 5” and 10 Squares. These wonderful quilts are perfect for all skill levels. Knitting Pleats: Stunning Garments and Accessories by Olga Pobedinskaya published by Martingale in 2011. Author of this book closes her eyes and see her grandmother Hristina, one who first introduced Olga to knitting. They were laughing together at the socks their neighbor was making - they were as stiff as a board! This book includes collection of original, sophisticated designs and based on the somewhat neglected techniques of pleats and folds. The projects are arranged in order of difficulty. This account offers a fresh approach to fashion-forward knitting. It provides complete instructions for working pleats and serves as a prelude to the stunning garments and accessories that follow. Olga Pobedinskaya is the award-winning knitter. Inspirational Applique: Reflections of Faith, Hope, and Love by Cheryl Almgren Taylor published by Martingale in 2011. This book contains a collection of projects. As a quilter and a person of faith, author combines these two aspects of her life to depict in fabric deeply held beliefs from her heart. This beautifully illustrated book presents gorgeous applique designs inspired by well-known Bible passages. It filled with motifs from nature. You will find in this book full-sized applique templates and clear, step-by-step instructions. This account will lift your spirit with “Birds of the Air”, “Faith, Hope, and Love”, and more. Cheryl Almgren Taylor is quilter and author who learned to sew at age 13, but started quilting only in 2000. Accent on Angles: Easy Strip-Set Quilts by Susan Purney Mark published by Martingale in 2011. This book teaches how to use strip set and angles cuts and offers nine projects, opening up new design possibilities. It will show how to insert bold accent strips to achieve a refreshing, different look; how to use blocks in a variety of ways, in borders, quilt centers, repeat=block quilts, and more; how to enhance your design with raw-edge applique. Susan Purney Mark is a quilter who teaches how to enjoy and challenge themselves with new techniques and process. Prairie-Point Pizzazz: Quilts With New Dimensions by Karen Sievert published by Martingale & Co in 2011. This book introduces a new and exiting technique for incorporating prairie points into any half- or quarter-square triangle, immediately adding dimension to traditional quilt blocks. It offers 10 projects, including the terrific “Bear’s Paw - table Runner” and coordinating lap quilt. You will learn how to make large prairie that conceal a novelty print or appliquéd motif - great for “peekaboo” baby quilts. Karen Sievert began her quilting career in 1997. She is the award-winning quilter and author. Playful Little Knits: Costumes and Clothes for a Simple Sewn Doll by Rachel Manring published by Martingale in 2011. Where does inspiration comes from? It can come from feeling ideas that sometimes arrives from nowhere in particular, but are often sparked by something tangible. This book will show you how easy it is to knit these adorable doll clothes-and sew a simple doll to wear them. The wardrobe ranges from basic tops and bottoms to terrific bear, lion, cat, and skunk costumes, and more. Rachel Manring is knitter, she prefers to spend her time knitting miniature skunk costumes. New Books From Focal Press Beyond Powerful Radio: A Communicator’s Guide to the Internet Age, News, Talk, Information & Personality by Valerie Geller published by Focal Press in 2011. If you have the desire for the work, this account will give the methods and professional standards that help succeed, wherever you are in your broadcast career, whatever your skills level, whether you broadcasting online or on air. This book will help you to develop strong personalities, create exciting internet content, write & present compelling news, become a powerful storyteller, build original programming, strengthen your interviews, show prep and air check effectively, work in multiple platforms, cover news emergencies, and much more. You will find there a Quick Start guide, the handy reminders, the proven principles of powerful radio, which are the core of the author’s work. Valerie Geller is internationally acclaimed broadcast consultant and talent coach, she works with top stations and individuals. Cinematography: Theory and Practice, Image Making for Cinematographers and Directors by Blain Brown published by Focal Press in 2011. The main purpose of this book is to introduce cinematography/ filmmaking as we practice it on a professional level. It includes the basic introduction to the essential concept of visual storytelling and more. Cinema is a language and within it the specific vocabularies and sublanguages of the lens, composition, visual design, lighting, image control, continuity, movement, and point-of-view. Learning these languages and vocabularies is a never-ending and a fascinating life-long study. Blain Brown is a cinematographer and director based in LA, who has been the director of photography, producer, director, and editor on feature films, commercials, documentaries, and music videos. 3D Game Textures: Create Professional Game Art Using Photoshop by Luke Ahearn published by Focal Press in 2011. Game development is blooming. Many books have been written, more information is available online, and colleges are offering courses, or even degrees, in game development. This book is for game developers, architects, simulation developers, web designers, and anyone who needs to create 2D imagery for a 3D computer application. This new edition explores the interaction of shaders and textures for an entire scene or for one object and expand your digital art skill-set. Learn to create a stone surface in Photoshop and to make this stone shine like it is wet or moss-covered, highlight texture that have depth, surface, and dimensions, and much more. Luke Ahearn is professional game developer, who has served as designer, producer, and art director. Currently, he is the Art Director and partner at Play Break Games. Continue

In The News New Books From Teachers Colege Press & NSTA Teachers Education Matters: A Study of Middle School Mathematics Teacher Preparation in Six Countries by William H. Schmidt, Sigrid Blomeke and Maria Teresa Tatto published by Teachers College Press in 2011. This account is based on a major international teacher education research project and is the first study to examine the resource allocation and economic support in teacher education vis-à-vis other mathematics-related professions. It shows that differential investment patterns are consistent with the level of teaching knowledge found in each country’s new teachers. Issues of teacher quality are a matter of concern and public policy in every society that sponsors public education. This title provides an international context and explores many of the issues related to how quality teachers may be prepared. William H. Schmidt is University Distinguished professor at Michigan State University. Sigrid Blomeke is a full professor at Humboldt University of Berlin in Germany. Maria Teresa Tatto is associate professor at Michigan State University. Learning & Teaching Scientific Inquiry: Research and Applications by James Jadrich and Crystal Bruxvoort published by NSTA in 2011. Over past 20 years, inquiry-based science has unequivocally become the accepted model for K-12 science in the United States. It has near-unanimous approval from teachers. This account assists teachers who want to increase their skills. James Jadrich and Crystal Bruxvoort assert that scientific inquiry is best taught using models in science rather than focusing on scientists' activities. This book helps teachers integrate authentic scientific inquiry into their science programs. Jim Jadrich is BS in physics from California State University, Fresno, and PhD in physics from the University of California, Davis. Crystal Bruxvoort is bachelor in chemistry from Central College, a master of arts in teaching degree from Drake University. Currently she is a science teacher educator at Calvin College. Take-Home Chemistry: Low-Cost Activities to Extend Classroom Learning by Michel Hrton published NSTA in 2011.Written by expert, this book is a collaboration of chemistry labs. Because this is one piece of a complete chemistry curriculum, it is assumed that traditional learning and hands-on- activities in the classroom will fill in where take-home labs are not practical. The labs are written as take-home activities for high school students, many of the activities in the book are well suited for home schooled students as well as those who take online courses. This book includes a collection of 50 inquiry-based labs and provides hands-on ways for students to learn science at home. This account is a useful tool for improving how students learn chemistry, it includes both a student page and a teacher page. IMF Leads Global Push for EURO Zone Christine Lagarde, supported by the British finance minister, George Osborne, said the IMF could boost its support for the euro zone but pressed its leaders to act first. She led a global push on January 28 for the euro zone to boost its financial firewall. Het words: "if it is big enough it will not get used." Some attendees at the Davos Forumstill doubted the viability of the currency union. New Books On Design From Black Dog Publishing Design, Creativity & Sculpture: An Orientation to Design by Maurice Barnwell published by Black Dog Publishing in 2011. Design is a culture, not department. In today’s world design is everywhere, or, to be more precise, design awareness is everywhere. This beautifully illustrated account offers a unique and innovative approach to assessing the role of design and creativity in human culture. It is free from overt bias, objective, and acknowledging design history, design process, cultural studies, media studies, and more. The book is divided into 14 chapters covering diverse subjects, it is a must-have companion for anyone interested in the world of design. Maurice Barnwell has taught for more that 20 years on design and design related subjects. Shadowlands Zadoc Nava published by Black Dog Publishing in 2011. Zodac's work appears to be interested in what might be called "traditional communities", groups whose social sensibilities and identity is not ended or weakened by modern technological forms. There is something strangely familiar that transverses the suite of photographs set in Tehran. It is the way the image of America (the USA) resonates inside them in ambivalent ways. The photographs in this book are linked, precisely because they move from country to country across different cultural communities, to the theme of identity and social processes of identification that act upon people. Zodoc photographs offer a commentary concerned with the busy interior and exterior processes of human living. Kenneth Grande Making Britain Modern published by Black Dog Publishing in 2011. Kenneth has been a leading figure in the international design world for over 60 years. He grew up in London in the war years. His great success has been in working as design consultant with large manufacturing companies in UK, Japan, and USA. Through his working life he has survived innumerable takeovers, changes of management, more. This book recounts life and work from his early career as an architectural assistant, through to the establishment of Kenneth Grange Design and his founding role in setting up Pentagram. Hintan: A Journey in Steel by Richard Frewer published by Black Dog Publishing in 2011. Architecture as a recognized profession in Europe only goes back as far as the formation of institutions in the mid-nineteen century. The progression from apprentice to master mason took at least five years, and the attributes needed to enter apprenticeship, although expressed differently, had remarkable similarities. This account provides an insight into the practice of Hin Tan and his impressive career as an architect and as the principal Director of Hintan Associates. This book charters Hin Tan's influence as an architectural, airport and interior designer, following his work from starting his practice in 2000 until his latest projects. Richard Frewer is the founding Chair of the UK's Steel Sector Architecture Committee and was responsible for setting up the International Young Architect of the Year Award in 1997. Georgia Court Told Obama Slam-Dunk Disqualified Sworn testimony reveals fake Social Security number, other gaps. Read more at http://www.wnd.com/2012/01/georgia-court-told-obama-slam-dunk-disqualified/ FOX NEWS: Ron Paul Treated Like a Rock Star Photography Books From Wiley Plate to Pixel: Digital Food Photography & Styling by Helene Dujardin published by Wiley in 2011. You cannot expect to pick up a violin and play a melodic rendition of Beethoven Sonata without first learning music, . And even if you learn to read music, you may never actually play Beethoven, but at least you will know fundamentals. Photography is similar. Photographing food is an art. This beautifully illustrated book will help you develop skills you need, you will discover how to use natural light to capture stunning images; will learn how to work with your camera modes and settings; will discover how to compose the most appetizing photo, and much more. Helen Dujardin food photography and styling has been praised online and in print, her photographs were published in such prominent publications as Elle and Forbes, more. Mamarazzi: Every Mom’s Guide to Photography by Stacy Wasmuth published by Wiley in 2011. This book is for mothers who like to take, share and display photos of their children. Moms know it is their personal mission to document the moments of their life journey, which include major, minor and everything in between. This illustrated account is about how to refine your technique as a mamarazzo and capture beautiful shots of your child. It will help you to learn how to make photos with genuine expressions, you will learn photography basics such as composition, lighting, exposure, focus, and balance, much more. Stacy Wasmuth is award-winning children’s photographer. Art Stage: Singapore The second edition of Art Stage Singapore opens on 12 January 2012. For three days (last day: 15 January) a hand-picked selection of 132 galleries and more than 50 special projects and curated exhibitions will be exhibiting their works at the Marina Bay Sands Convention and Exhibition Centre. This Singapore art fair is rapidly gaining visibility on the global Contemporary art fair circuit with a highly demanding selection of the best Contemporary art galleries in the entire Asia Pacific zone, mainly from Tokyo, Shanghai, Hong Kong and Beijing. In addition, its deliberate ambition to act as bridge between Oriental and Western culture is confirmed by the presence of several major European galleries including Emmanuel Perrotin from Paris and the White Cube from London. Among the artists exhibited there will be Agus Suwage (Indonesia), Ai Weiwei (China), Chiharu Shiota (Japan), Do-Ho Suh (South Korea/USA), I Nyoman Masriadi (Indonesia), Jitish Kallat (India), Lee Bul (South Korea), MR. (Japan), Sui Jianguo (China), ********* Nara (Japan), Zhang Huan (China), but also Damien Hirst (UK), Annie Leibovitz (USA), Bernar Venet (France) and Neo Rauch (Germany). By Artprice.com. New Books: Arts & Architecture Positioning for Architecture and Design Firms by Jack Reigle published by Wiley in 2011. Survival has been the word for recent times, and the harshness of the situation for most firms cannot be overstated. But many firms are beginning to find their footing. With combination of bold decisions, practical expectations, and a belief that they can turn this phase into an opportunity, many firms are moving head with new plans, strategies, and programs. This account comes at a time when the world is still lurching from a fairly violent shock. This book explains why the aftershocks of the Great Recession are likely to linger, and what you can do about it; how the coming generational shift will change the design business; what positioning is, and how it needs to be developed to support and implement your strategic vision; how you firm can establish a robust identity and operating model, and much more. Jack Reigle is author and veteran of the design industry with more that two decades of experience, he is a president of SPARKS. Contemporary Art in Eastern Europe published by Black Dog Publishing in 2010. The title and map within propose a geographically defined area. However, to define this region by borders is a difficult task. This book features a broad of artists, working in various disciplines, from painting to video art. Reaching beyond the region's recent history, this account engages in discussion on a subject that has remained largely undocumented. Fully illustrated profiles showcasing more than 50 of the region's leading artists have been arranged by medium and style. It is an insightful examination into the styles, perceptions and culture of this region and its art. Photographing Architecture: Lighting, Composition, Postproduction, and Marketing Techniques by John Siskin published by Amherst Media in 2011. Architectural photography is typically client-driven. To do the job effectively, you must master the technical and artistic aspects of the job, learning how to select and use the appropriate tools, solving problems, and fine-tuning the image. This beautifully illustrated book offers a comprehensive approach to the profession of architectural photography, showing how to attract and work with clients, then delivering high quality images that will ensure repeat business. You will learn about planning for the shot, with tips for analyzing the subject, choosing the right shooting angle, and working with the existing light; selecting the right cameras, lenses, and lighting equipment for architectural photography; positioning the camera to eliminate keystoning; balancing mixed light sources for accuracy in color rendition; and much more. John Siskin in the author and fine art and commercial photographer who often works with landscape and architectural images. He widely exhibited his photographs, his work appeared in a number of magazines. Continue