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Wall Street Journal
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Wall Street Journal
Emily Weiner's Superlative Surrealism
New York Being a fan of visual art has little in common with being a fan of sports—when a favorite creator wins the Turner Prize there's no ticker-tape parade, and even the most bitter artistic rivalries seem downright amicable compared to the atmosphere when the Yankees take the field at Fenway. There is, however, a shared pleasure in watching the career of a particular talent blossom from potential-rich beginnings into the full bloom of professional success. I had the joy of watching Peyton Manning play at the University of Tennessee in the '90s, and eventually go on to win a Super Bowl. I've also had the joy of watching Emily Weiner emerge on the contemporary art scene and receive her first solo exhibition in New York, currently on view in Chelsea at Miles McEnery Gallery.
The Sun
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Everyone can see the 6's but only the most intelligent can spot the 0 in this mind boggling illusion in under 8 seconds
THINK you're clever? Try this optical illusion. In the photo below, viewers are asked to spot the zero in amongst endless rows of the number six. 2 The classic number illusion puzzle has rows and rows of nearly identical digits designed to mess with your eyes - and patience. But it's not as easy as it appears - inside the sea of sizes is a sneaky zero. The colour of the background doesn't help either - the dark blue makes it trickier to see. Meanwhile, we tend to view images from the centre outwards, meaning our periphery can be neglected, particularly when focusing on intricate details. Can you spot it? If that's a yes, how long did it take you? Optical illusions like this one are not just quirky brain teasers, they are a legitimate workout for your brain. Think of them as being Sudoku's cooler, visual cousin... They boost focus and attention to detail; finding the odd one out forces your brain to slow down. They also improve visual memory as your brain starts to learn how to memorise patterns and shapes. If you still haven't spotted the zero... keep scanning through the patterns line by line and zoom in on the subtle variations. Everyone can see the pearls, but you need the eyes of a hawk to spot the diamond in less than 10 seconds Since six and zero are circular cousins, the difference is really subtle. Still not found it? Count eight lines from the bottom upwards, and then 10 inwards from the right. There it is! 2 If you enjoy that optical illusion, why not see if you can spot the number 879 in under eight seconds in this one? There's also a sea of B's in this optical illusion, but where is the number eight hiding?
CBC
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
How one artist sees music as shapes and colour through synesthesia
Ciele Beau is a multi-disciplinary visual artist and musician. Ciele derives influence from her synesthesia. When she listens to music she feels and sees colours and shapes. Her newest exhibition is hosted at Beaumont Studios in Vancouver. CBC's Dannielle Piper met her at the studio to learn more about the artistic practice.
CBS News
28-05-2025
- Health
- CBS News
St. Paul's Interact Center to open new gallery for artists with disabilities
For painter Sarah Armstrong, visual art is a fairly new endeavor. "I grew up singing. I went to college for music education," said Armstrong, a Duluth native who lives in St. Paul, Minnesota. "In college I got diagnosed with a mental illness and it changed my world completely, put it on a new path. I tried jobs, I tried volunteering, and nothing clicked until I came to Interact." Armstrong is one of over 70 visual artists working both independently and collaboratively with staff at Interact Center's newly refreshed Visual & Performing Arts Space for Minnesotans along the entire disability spectrum. This Saturday, the nonprofit welcomes the community to its new gallery just 100 feet from the center on Minnehaha Avenue in St. Paul. "We're excited about the future and we're also a little scared because arts funding and Medicaid funding look to be really challenged in the coming years," said Joseph Price, Interact's executive director. Price says the community built at Interact is critical to the visual and performing artists they serve. "If they were to lose it, it would be devastating," said Price. One way to fill potential funding gaps is to sell more art -- at the gallery and online. Every sale is special to Armstrong. "It's an honor. To enter people's homes is incredible," said Armstrong. Artists receive 50% of the sale, which is industry standard. The other 50% goes toward supplies and Interact programming. Price wants patrons to simply see and appreciate the art. "Hopefully not the disability at all…hopefully what people see is the ability," said Price. In her time at Interact, Armstrong is branching out. She painted her first mural, which is going to be used to recognize Interact donors. She believes her life today would be very different if she hadn't discovered Interact three years ago. Interact Renewed: A Grand Opening is Saturday from 1-4pm. It will feature live entertainment by Interact's performing arts cast, music, food and three visual art exhibitions. You can find more information here.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Centenary College hosting art camp for high schoolers
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS)—Centenary College's Meadows Museum of Art is hosting a comprehensive art camp for high school students this summer. Local art educators Tess Pepitone and Joshua Chambers will lead the camp, which will explore an array of artistic styles and techniques. ArtWalk returns to Marshall at Bear Creek Smokehouse event 'I'm excited for the camp to return for a third year,' said Alissa Klaus, director of the Meadows Museum. 'Our third year of camp will be led by local TAP Art teacher Tess Pepitone and Centenary Studio Art professor Joshua Chambers. From these two instructors, students will receive high-quality hands-on instruction through a variety of visual art mediums. 'Camp ends with students creating a display of their work from the week and hosting a friends and family reception, which both celebrates the students' artworks and gives them a taste of what goes into a professional art installation.' New partnership: Centenary students, staff can enroll early in LSUS program The camp will be held from Monday, July 7, to Friday, July 11, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. each day at the Meadows Museum on Centenary College's campus. The camp will cost $150 and include all art supplies. Students can register or find more information online at before the June 23 deadline. Those who have completed 8th through 12th grade are eligible to attend. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
