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90′s Pop Artists Are Back On Tour! (Britney Spears, New Kids On The Block, Backstreet Boys)

admin — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000

90′s Pop Artists Are Back On Tour! (Britney Spears, New Kids On The Block, Backstreet Boys)

Popular 90′s pop acts have recently begun touring again. Former teen sensation Britney Spears is currently touring to promote her Femme Fatale album. It is her first tour in two years, since the release of her last album, Circus. She will be touring North America this summer before heading to Europe in the fall. The theme of a femme fatale, French for “dangerous woman”, will be integrated into the tour. It will contain five segments making up a story, and her costumes will be based on femme fatale characters as well. It is expected to be her most over-the-top show yet.

The clash of the decades: 80′s boyband New Kids On The Block, or NKOTB, and 90′s boyband, the Backstreet Boys, are holding a combined tour as well this year. The tour is to promote a compilation collaboration album featuring greatest hits from both groups as well as two new songs. The album is appropriately titled NKOTBSB. As expected, the tour is very popular among 30-something female fans reliving their childhood and teenage memories. The two groups are expected to perform their own hits as well as collaborate on some songsThe hits keep comin’: VIDEO: Lady Gaga Goes To See Britney Spears & Nicki Minaj In Concert!

Think About It: Should These Pieces Considered Art?

admin — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000

How many times have you been to an art museum, seen a play or watched an interpretive dance and thought, They call this art? Many galleries are filled with objects that some people may not consider art. That’s because we all have different tastes, likes and dislikes. All art won’t be appreciated by everyone, but keeping an open mind is important.

Many famous artists from the past were not popular during their own time. Breaking from the norm and experimenting with new and different techniques often caused condemnation and disapproval from critics and contemporaries. This was often a source of frustrations for artists. What was once considered avant-garde centuries ago is now perfectly acceptable and often duplicated today.

When viewing a piece of artwork, a dance or a theatrical performance it’s important to consider the artist’s intentions. Try to understand the mood or feeling the artist was attempting to convey. The artist took the time and effort to produce the art so that others may enjoy and perhaps take something away from the experience.

There is no right or wrong when it comes to art. Art has no boundaries, restrictions or rules. Knowing this allows us all to be artists.

5 Pieces You Must See In Your Lifetime

admin — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000

There are many pieces of art people claim that a person must see before he dies. Different people will give you different names of the must-see pieces. For some people, a velvet picture of Elvis may represent the height of culture. A person with more refined tastes will probably name pieces like the Last Supper and the Mona Lisa. When the person making such a list only includes paintings, he is limiting himself to one form of art. There are other great works of art that a person must see before he dies.

Les Miserables is one of the most stirring adaptations of a novel to the musical format. The main characters linger in the memory. Javert’s suicide is a chilling reminder of why we need to forgive. If we turn our attention to the movies, here is Ben Hur. Critics place Citizen Kane ahead of Ben Hur, but would Citizen Kane achieved much attention if William Randolph Hearst had not attempted to blacklist it? If we want to turn our attention to television shows, MASH serves as a fine commentary on the futility of war. If someone wants to include artwork, he should go see the Peanuts cartoon hanging in the Louvre.

Reality TV as an Art?

admin — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000

TV is an art, arguably, and we believe that the nuances of reality TV are a genre in and of themselves. If you’ve got direct satellite TV here are a few of the shows we think you should be watching – they’re educational, informational and you’ll feel more cultured than ever.
Inside the Actor’s Studio – James Lipton is still going strong as the interviewer who just won’t quit and he still attracts the best of the best. If you believe theater is an art, this is the show you can’t afford to miss.
Hoarders – A&E does it again with a docu-drama about hoarding…it’s roughly the same format as “Intervention” but provides deep insight into the human psyche and the turmoil of the mind. Watch it if you’ve ever been interested in psychotherapy.
Million Dollar Decorators – This show’s more fun than substance but you’ll get a glimpse inside the high-end world of interior design and have some laughs along the way. Aesthetically pleasing and hilarious at times, this is the show to watch on BRAVO right now.

Can’t Afford A Masterpiece? Make Your Own

admin — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Art is often seen as something done by other people, something that only people who have been labelled talented or can do. This is most definitely not the case. Art is about process; all artists have to star somewhere and the idea that they produce fantastic works from the moment they start out is plainly ridiculous. There is no pressure to produce a masterpiece a worthwhile piece that can give you and others pleasure is possible.

A lot of perceived value is in the presentation. A gallery wrapped canvas support for painting can be purchased very cheaply. Just paint, sign of course, screw a couple of hooks in the back and attach a wire and the painting is ready for hanging. Use fast drying acrylics and if you are worried about everything turning into brown sludge use the print process colors of magenta, cyan and process yellow and paint in layers. The colors are transparent so a stained glass type of effect is achieved. Any combination of these particular three colors is pleasing to the eye. Some black outlines can be added to make things really pop. This approach can be used for abstract or representational and will look contemporary.

Artistic Depiction of Traditional Family Values

admin — Thu, 26 May 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Many things that are taken for granted in life are given importance in art. One of these things is family. There are several art forms that deal with family values but one particular form shows it in a way that is relatable to everyone. Theater offers insight into our world and our human nature. One play that sets family values as its focus is Lorraine Hansberry’s, “A Raisin in the Sun”. Although the play is set in a specific period times with time specific problems, the real story lies in how the family deals with their issues together. The father wants a better life for his family but his desperation skews his judgment. We see a daughter who is just trying to find out who she is while the mother and grandmother struggle to hold everything together. All of the characters have their own inner strifes and problems. This is true of every person in every family today. However, at the end of the story they set aside their personal predicaments for the betterment of the family. Their selfishness has been transformed into a value that was not necessarily missing, but buried. It is the most important value of all-love.

Trends In Pop Art Through The Years

admin — Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Trends In Pop Art Through The Years is one of the most fascinating topics to consider. The last few decades has seen a great deal of changes and some of the most notable trends have come and gone, even though some seem recycled. Whether it’s two tone style in the 80′s, wild colors in the 90′s, gangsta rap culture, or simply outlandish costumes by pop artists, the trends seem to be something worth noting, even today.

One of the biggest trends to hit the world was none other than flannel. The Seattle grunge sound that swept through popular music in the early 1990′s was started by Nirvana’s hit record, “Nevermind” and Pearl Jam’s “Ten”. The Seattle sound changed rock and pop radio for nearly a decade, and the style of clothing was adopted by its millions of fans. The trend didn’t last throughout the 90′s and was hard to keep up, after the death of Kurt Cobain, even though some trickles are still felt today.

The 1980′s seem to be long gone, but who can forget the popularity of two tone? Black and white garb was all the rage for fans of the ska and reggae movement. Bands like, The Specials, The Selecter, Madness, and so many other UK bands were bring forward a sense of style that seemed to be quite popular amongst what are now referred to as “Rude Boys”.

Who can forget the explosion of rap music through the late 80′s all the way through the 90′s? The genre crossed into the mainstream pop culture, creating movies, clothing and so much more. The thug life might have stopped in many ways, but the effects of the genre and style continue to be expressed by many, in the inner cities and beyond.