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Archive for Art

Jane Hammond's "Fallen"

Written By Wooster Collective

Sep 23, 2011 | (0) Comments

When we heard that Jane Hammond was doing an ongoing installation at the FLAG Art Foundation in New York our interest was piqued--what could she be creating that would continue over the course of the...

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Project Brave

Written By Wooster Collective

Sep 16, 2011 | (0) Comments

We are passionate about New York City, and coverage of 9/11 usually brings tears to our eyes that at times can be unbearable. However, the collaboration between French artist WK Interact and the Yonkers Fire...

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92YTribeca's GeekDown

Written By Wooster Collective

Aug 19, 2011 | (0) Comments

We're geeks at heart, so we were excited to learn about the 92YTribeca's GeekDown exhibit showing interactive art, video, and music. From wearable pieces to performance art, there is something for everyone. Artists include Jack...

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The Legacy of Lucian Freud

Written By Wooster Collective

Aug 10, 2011 | (0) Comments

Painter Lucian Freud died last month at age 88. Grandson of Sigmund Freud, he lived and painted in the bohemian, squalid neighborhoods of London. Many of the young, contemporary artists we speak with cite Freud...

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Top Five: Outdoor Art Exhibitions

Written By Wooster Collective

Jun 30, 2011 | (0) Comments

Our top five summer art experiences are all outdoors. There are so many wonderful, Character Approved sculpture gardens and interactive art pieces that all of your summer weekends can be full of art! [Images: Inhabitat,...

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The Transformative Work of Mark Khaisman

Written By Wooster Collective

Jun 17, 2011 | (0) Comments

We are always passionate about artists who are using unconventional materials in their work. Mark Khaisman is the perfect example of this. He uses packing tape on light boxes to create back-lit images that truly...

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Mick Ebeling's EyeWriter

Written By Wooster Collective

Jun 10, 2011 | (0) Comments

When you think about art, do you think of it as something that can literally transform a person's life? Probably not. But for us, that perception changed when we learned of the EyeWriter, a technology...

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Google Street View: Now For Visiting Art Museums

Written By Chad Smith

Jun 3, 2011 | (0) Comments

The ever-present Google has taken its Street View technology indoors: into art museums, to be exact. The Google Art Project is brilliant in that it opens up our common cultural heritage to the public, if...

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    The Wooster Collective are husband-and-wife team Marc and Sara Schiller. Celebrating street art, their mission...

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