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11.06.2009

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Today's Featured Article NeoPopRealism Starz Int'l Art Competitions and NeoPopRealism Journal & Wonderpedia: Introducing 3rd Place Winner Sigmund Abeles (New York, USA) Sigmund M. Abeles was born in Brooklyn, New York City in 1934 and grew up in Myrtle Beach, SC. In 1955, he earned a B.A. Degree from the University of South Carolina, and studied at the Art Students League of New York in NYC, and the Skowhegan School in Maine. In 1957, he received a Masters in Fine Arts from Columbia University. In 1961-64, Sigmund Abeles was an instructor at the Swain School of Design in New Bedford, Massachusetts and in 1964-69 at Wellesley College. He has been a member of the National Academy since 1990. Since 1994, he lives and works at his studio in New York City. Sigmund Abeles focuses in an empathetic investigation and intense of the human figure and how it relates to our world. He believes an artist needs to be able to draw well in order to communicate what he senses, sees, and dreams about, to create convincing visual expression. Mainly figurative, his work has been critically acclaimed. His awards include National Institute of Fine Arts & Letters Award, National Council of Arts & Humanities Sabbatical Grant, Louis Comfort Tiffany Foundation Grant for Graphics, and now, he is the 3rd place winner of the 3rd NeoPopRealism Starz Int’l Art Competition. His works are in more than 100 private and public collections worldwide, including the leading institutions such as the Victoria and Albert Museum in London and top art museums of the U.S. Juror Nadia Russ said, “Sigmund Abeles’ work Look Mare, No Mom is a strong voice which is good and important as a part of art history and the time it reflects.” Conran Octopus: Woman As Design and More Woman as Design: Before, Behind, Between, Above, Below by Stephen Bayley published by Conran Octopus in 2009. How can something so familiar equally also be so strange? How can the very same components respond to the vast, inexorable mechanics of reproduction, but also speak to the cultured subtleties and infinite varieties of erotic love?.. Author of this book wanted to understand just a bit more about the woman’s body and he started musing about how the female body evolved. This deluxe, fully illustrated title is a completely original reappraisal of that most familiar yet mysterious, of things, the female body. It is a fascinating mix of design and erotica, cultural history and fashion, fetishism and observation. Stephen Bayley is one of the world’s best-known authorities on design and popular culture. A curator and an academic consultant, he is an outspoken commentator on all aspects of art in everyday life. He is architecture and design correspondent of The Observer and contributes to GQ, Car and Los Angeles Times, and many other publications Eco House Book by Terence Conran published by Conran Octopus in 2009. This is Conran’s fifth House Bbook. He has touched on environmental issues before, here he is looking at everything to do with the home - design, servicing, decorating and furnishing from the eco point of view. Buildings are the biggest polluters on the planet, responsible for a far greater proportion of the carbon dioxide emissions that get pumped into the atmosphere every year than cars, factories, or planes. There is a great deal we can do to convert our existing homes into greener and healthier places to live. Now, there is an appetite for a return to a slower and more satisfying way of living. This book is designed to provide the answers: How much carbon will you save if you insulate your home properly? What is more effective, a rooftop wind turbine or solar panels? What type of water-saving fixtures and fitting are available and how efficient are they? There are no guilt-inducing doomsday scenarios because Terence Conran is an optimist about the role design can play in improving the quality of life. The author and one of the world leading designers, retailers, furniture-makers, restaurateur and founder of the Habitat group of stores, Terence is Chairman of Conran Holdings, the parent company of his retail and restaurant businesses, and Chairman of Conran & Partners, his architecture and design practice. Continue...

In The News The Culture Center in New York Presents Sigmund Abeles The Culture Center, 410 Columbus Avenue, New York City from November 6th - November 14th, 2009: Sigmund Abeles at 75: Celebrating Life and Art, features highlights from the artist’s long and illustrious career, giving viewers a broad and compelling perspective of his work as a painter, printmaker, pastel artist and draftsman. There will be a festive 75th birthday reception with the artist on Friday, November 6th from 6pm – 9pm, and the public is cordially invited to attend this special event. The artist will also give a talk on November 8th at 3pm, and on November 14th at 3pm. Curated by Sandy Rupp and Michael DeCerbo, the exhibition features approximately forty works, including paintings, pastels, etchings and sculpture that highlight Abeles’ passionate and enduring engagement with the human figure, and with human concerns. Regardless of the medium he uses, it is the artist’s profound empathy and eloquence of line that adds layers of intrigue and complexity to his soul stirring portrayals, and reveals a deeper identity in his subjects and selfportraits. http://www.culturecenterny.org News From Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show Largest boat at 50th Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show (October 29 - November 2, 2009), the Trident created to charter and synthesizes 6 decades of Feadship excellence and experience into a superlative yacht that offers luxury and comfort, and was designed to provide with unprecedented level of service. Each area of the modern classic interior has been designed to reflect the fabulous taste and calm and refined mix of colors and texture. This 214’ (65.22m) full displacement, motor yacht was built in 2009, naval architect - De Voogt Naval Architects, exterior and interior styling by Donald Starkey Design. Three very individual and different yachts were launched this year by Lurssen: the 1st yacht is the 60 m Arkley, which premiered at this year Monaco yacht Show. Espen Oeino has successfully created a very voluminous yacht, which accommodate all of the owner’s requirements and still maintains sleek and strikingly elegant lines. She built in full accordance with the rules of Lloyds Register and MCA. The second yacht, 75m Northern Star was delivered in October. Espen Oeino gave to this boat a very traditional appearance. The third yacht to be launched is the 110m Radiant. She was an exterior design by Tim Heywood and an interior by Glen Pushelberg. The subtle beauty of shell has been used for centuries on many applications including jewelry and musical instruments. Turnstyle Designs have introduced a range of natural shell inlaid into door levels and cabinet handles that are bound to cause a stir. Mother of Pearl and Paua are currently in stock with new shell inlays being introduced soon, all inlays come from sustainable sources in keeping with Turnstyles strict environmental policies. Available in the Ski and Recess ranges, in a full choice of metal plated backgrounds, the new range offers a rich and luxurious alternatives. Prince Harming Syndrome: Break Bad Relationship Prince Harming Syndrome: Break Bad Relationship Patterns for Good -- 5 Essentials for Finding True Love (and they’re not what you think!) by Karen Salmansohn published by QNY, an imprint of the Hammond World Atlas Corporation in 2009. Happiness depends upon ourselves (Aristotle). Karen Salmansohn used to suffer from what she calls Prince Harming Syndrome - the tendency to date “bad boys”. But one day, by accident she met psychoanalyst who pushed her to search deeply for why she’s with Prince Harming; he suggested to get out while she can. Psychoanalyst said he recognizes the man she’s with is emotionally abusive and sounds like a classic control freak with sadistic tendencies, and she is a classic masochist. . . But masochists always have the most hope for change because they always blame themselves, he said. And Karen changed her life. In this book, the author calls to action for knowing how to recognize the important difference between Prince Charming and Prince Harming by recognizing the difference between pleasure (immediate gratification of the ego and body) and happiness (stimulating and inspiring your soul). Karen Salmansohn is a best-selling author and is been written up in the New York Times, the Walls Street Journal, and many others. She has appeared on The View, The Today Show and other TV programs. Continue