Category Archives: Art/Architecture
Discovering Painting Opens New Worlds
From the New York Times: “While the arts may be good for older people, they may be particularly well suited for the arts. Indeed, some contend that older adults are primed for creative expression in ways that younger people are … Continue reading
New Work by Artist Jasper Johns
Jasper Johns: Regrets, a show of new work, will run from March 15 to September 1 at the Museum of Modern Art in Manhattan. From Financial Times Magazine: “There is an introspective poignancy to the work, a declarative statement in the artist’s … Continue reading
Pictures from Recent Menorah Housing Long Beach Art Show
Residents of Menorah Housing Long Beach had a property-wide art exhibit recently, with work created by resident artists, taught by Engage instructor Toni Ivashkov: “The residents have consistently shown up early to class to set up and worked very hard … Continue reading
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The Last Movie Billboard Painter in Greece
“Mr. [Vasilis] Dimitriou, 78, has never met a Hollywood star, but he has painted thousands of them. Nearly every week since the age of 15, he has immortalized legends of the screen in dreamlike friezes of love, anger, pride or temptation … Continue reading
LBSAC Features Photos by Robin Hart + Reader’s Theater Company One Act Play on March 5th
EngAGE is delighted to invite you to TWO special events on Wednesday evening, March 5th, at the Long Beach Senior Arts Colony. First, a reception for our new photography show: The Wisdom of Wabi-Sabi: Portraiture, 1976-2013 Photography Exhibit by Robin Hart … Continue reading
MAD Magazine Cartoonist Al Jaffee Celebrates 50 Years of the Fold-In
Cartoonist Al Jaffee (92) has contributed to MAD Magazine, the satirical mainstay, since its beginnings, and is marking the 50th anniversary of not only creating but illustrating its iconic feature: the fold-in. Jaffee also originated another long-running feature: “Snappy Answers … Continue reading
Potter Crucita Melchor Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Each August, the historic city of Santa Fe, NM, becomes the Santa Fe Indian Market, enveloping the town’s central Plaza and surrounding streets. In addition, hundreds of gallery openings, art shows, and related events take place during the weekend of … Continue reading
