by Yves M. Larocque (Ph.D.) | Mar 13, 2012 | Inspiration |Thoughts, Painting
“Commitment” in art is indeed the thriving force behind talent and a proof of true passion. Just came out from visiting the Steins Collect at the Met in New York; I am writing this post of cafeteria napkins (on left). This exhibit shows the crucial impact that...
by Yves M. Larocque (Ph.D.) | Mar 7, 2012 | Art History, General, Inspiration |Thoughts, Painting
Art is just a matter of faith! Lecture given by Prof. Yves M. Larocque in the context of New York Art Trip 2012 (March 8-11) This lecture explores three elements—concept, content and context—through which we can explore and become more aware of the aesthetics (beauty...
by Yves M. Larocque (Ph.D.) | Mar 1, 2012 | Art History, General, Painting
Takashi Murakami’s new show “Ego” At the Al Riwaq Exhibition Hall in Qatar features 70 key works created since 1997, and more than a dozen new pieces that show the artist’s latest preoccupations on Japanese suffering after the March 2011 disaster. These new works...
by Yves M. Larocque (Ph.D.) | Feb 24, 2012 | General, Inspiration |Thoughts, Painting
Palindrome: ecce (part 1) When returning from New York City last year, I have to admit that I was a bit frustrated to return to a city where community art instruction is still embedded in the old 19th century academic ways. Why teaching the same old stuff found in...
by Yves M. Larocque (Ph.D.) | Jan 25, 2012 | Art History, General, Inspiration |Thoughts, Painting
By Marion Jean Hall Painting workshops are easy to find on the Internet. However, thrifty artists must ask the big question: Which ones are worth the investment of time, effort and money? Based on my recent experience at a ten-day workshop in Tuscany, I can heartily...
