AlterNativeArt

The biannual Future Generation Art Prize is the only prize for the young generation of artists with a global dimension and guided by an open, free, and democratic application process (online). Supported by an eminent board, distinguished jury, and outstanding selection committee, the Prize brings together the best of the art world to champion a new generation of artists.  Together with its award of  $100,000  and commitment to commission new works, the Prize sustainably supports artists around the globe. Apply here:  https://futuregenerationartprize.org Closing Date: 29th June 2018

The Kenyan Newspaper the Daily Nation reports that the one year old coalition government is on the brink of collapse after a discovery of a 17th century work of art worth billions of shillings in State House, Nairobi, Kenya. The art is attributed to the Dutch master Van Rentyal. The Kenyan Head of State, Mwai Kibaki is said to have ordered the valuable work of art to be stored under armed guard in his official residence’s armoury. Different factions of his government are divided as to what should be done with the art work with some saying that it should be sold to feed the hungry and help build roads or fund other social welfare projects around the country. Another group demands that the work of art be restored and put on show as part of the nation’s heritage.

So in my quest to fill my days with all things art I visited the Martian Museum of Terrestrial Art at the Barbican. What can I say about the exhibition? First off it is fantastic! I had to do a double take when I checked the time and found I had been in there for almost two hours! Having checked out the site and downloaded the audio guide on itunes prior to my trip I knew it would be an interesting time (audio guides can also be borrowed free of charge from the desk). Upon entering you are greeted the esteemed Dr. Klaatu via audio and written text. The introductory text introduces the four main themes of the exhibition; Magic and belief, Communication, Relationships and Rituals. Following the gold lines that lead out from the theme title board to the various sub-categories reminded me a little of the Wizard of Oz 'Follow the yellow brick road' and that I did. The works are classified through Martian perspectives, attributing function to each piece. Artwork is treated as artefa...

Africa House June and July 2008 Deadline: April 30, 2008 Send materials to: Africa House, 50 Washington Avenue, Endicott, NY 13760 Africa House, a beautifully restored 6500 sq ft multipurpose, multidimensional site for art, culture and education focusing on Africa and the African diaspora is located in the historic Village of Endicott in upstate New York, the birthplace of IBM, 10 minutes from the city of Binghamton, and just three hours from New York City. We house two galleries--Akégo and Sahara--and seek submissions by artists of African descent and anyone who utilizes African art, design, aesthetics and sensibilities. We welcome any medium including sculpture, painting, installation, photography to exhibit in our galleries. We are now accepting submissions for our June, and July 2008, juried and curated exhibitions, “The Black Aesthetic” I and II. We are looking for sculptures, paintings, multimedia installation, and photography works that fit the theme of our planned exhibition. S...