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 Vallarta Living | The Art of Vallarta
Connectiles Art Exhibition Opens June 26
 PVNN
Canadian artist Kevin Harney's first solo art exhibition, 'Connectiles - Todo esta Conectado,' opens at the Haus der Kunst puente del arte contemporáneo Proyectos gallery, located at Guerrero 339 in downtown Puerto Vallarta, on Friday, June 26 at 9 pm.
 Photo Tip of the Week: ISO Basics
 Larry and Linda Bennett
We are in the final weeks of the photography triangle: Aperture, Shutter Speed and ISO. In this week's article we will talk about ISO, which is the easiest of the three photography basics to grasp and apply, and what we will be discussing for the next two weeks.
El Stomper - One Of Mexico's Best Flesh Artists
 Edgar Hoill
Genaro David Gallegos, better know as "El Stomper", was born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico in 1978. In the land of Mariachi, Tequila, and the home of the great muralist Jose Clemente, Orozco houses a new kind of artist.
Mexico City Museums Ask for Help After Influenza
 Deborah Bonello
Visits to some of Mexico City’s museums have fallen by as much as 90% since the outbreak of the H1N1 virus last month that prompted a near shutdown of numerous facilities, according to reports in the local media.
Crearte Summer Art Courses in La Cruz
 Flor Hernandez
An Art School run by art professionals has just been opened in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, offering classes for children and adults in drawing and painting, fabric painting, penmanship, pastel, papier mache and Mexican arts and crafts. Summer courses start July 20th, 2009.
Photo Tip of the Week: Shutter Speed - Part 2
 Larry and Linda Bennett
Yes, just another day in Paradise, that’s one of my favorite sayings. I hope you have all had just another day/week in Paradise. We were discussing shutter speeds last week, so before you begin reading this week's article, you may want to re-read Part One of my Shutter Speed series.
Unpublished Photos of Mexico's Diego Rivera Sold
 Associated Press
A Mexican auction house is selling unpublished photos of Mexican muralist Diego Rivera at work.
Germany Donates $70,000 to Frida Kahlo Museum
 Associated Press
Germany is donating $70,000 to restore paintings, photographs and sculptures produced and collected by Mexican artist Frida Kahlo and her husband Diego Rivera.
Inauguration of Teotihuacán, City of the Gods Exhibition
 Presidencia de la República
President Felipe Calderón inaugurated the Teotihuacan, City of the Gods Exhibition at the National Museum of Anthropology and History and invited Mexicans to rediscover their country.
Mexico to Erect Statue to Swine Flu 'Patient Zero'
 Agence France-Presse
A state in eastern Mexico is to erect a statue to a small boy suspected as being the first patient of swine flu here, to be modeled on the famous Manneken Pis statue of a child urinating in Brussels.
Leno Morfin Art Show: 'The Dreams to See'
 PVNN
Mexican painter Leno Morfin is coming back to Mexico, and you can meet him at the opening of his new art show, 'The Dreams to See' at the Puerto Vallarta public Library, Biblioteca Los Mangos, on June 5th at 8 pm. He will also be offering free workshops at the library on June 6th and 13th at 11 am.
Photo Tip of the Week: Shutter Speed
 Larry and Linda Bennett
For those who are just starting to read my column, these are continuation pieces and it maybe in your best interest to check out my previous articles to see what you’ve missed so far. In past discussions we learned some camera basics including F/Stop. Now let's talk about shutter speed.
The Magnificent Sand Sculptures of Puerto Vallarta
 Jim Scherrer
Like many beautiful resort destinations, Puerto Vallarta has attracted a large artist colony. Artists displaying oil paintings, watercolors, charcoals, and even spray paintings are all along the Malecón, while others create incredible sand sculptures directly behind them on the beach.
Impressive Huichol Yarn Painting Donated to Vallarta Botanical Gardens
 Dianna Madsen
A vibrant 4 x 6' yarn painting created by Huichol artist Martin Benitez, has been donated to the Vallarta Botanical Gardens by the family of Isabel Jordan. Isabel was the much-admired, 30-year resident of Yelapa who dedicated her life to promoting Huichol beadwork and yarn paintings.
Photo Tip of the Week: Learning F/Stop or Aperture - Part 2
 Larry and Linda Bennett
This week, we continue addressing the F/Stop or aperture. Once we have taken the time to cover this subject very thoroughly, then we will address shutter speed, ISO, white balance, bracketing, lighting, flash, using a flash, and so on and so on in the coming weeks.
US-Cuba Thaw in Full Swing in Arts World
 Esteban Israel
The U.S. and Cuba governments have taken the first, tentative steps toward ending 50 years of hostilities, but the thawing of relations is already in full swing in the arts world.
 Photo Tip of the Week - Learning F/Stop or Aperture
 Larry and Linda Bennett
I have been receiving many emails asking me to address the camera and photography basics. Well let's do just that. I plan to spend most of the summer looking at and talking about photography basics, starting with this week's article on F/Stop or aperture.
Photo Tip of the Week: Learning How To Photograph Fireworks - Part 2
 Larry and Linda Bennett
This week's article will start off where last week's left off, talking about shooting images of fireworks. Remember, the 11th Annual Fireworks Symposium runs through April 24, 2009 in beautiful Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Galleries Flock to Zona Maco Art Fair
 Lauren Villagran
Gallery owners, curators and collectors from Mexico City and abroad will be wheeling and dealing this week with the opening of Mexico's largest annual contemporary art fair.
BETA SIGMA PHI Announces T-Shirt Design Contest
 Sue Fornoff
Beta Sigma Phi, an international service sorority made up of women from Bucerias and La Cruz, is holding a contest to find the photo or art work that will grace the T-shirts they sell at their booth at the Bucerias Art Walk and other local events next year.
Converse Shoes as Indigenous Art
 Reuters
Converse shoes hand-painted by indigenous artisans from the mountains of the southern Mexican state of Oaxaca are on display at a Mexican City museum.
El Trópico de Cáncer: Four Photographers in the Hot Zones
 Lynn Auch
Four emerging artists will be showcased in a unique photographic exhibit at T. Fuller Fine Art in downtown Puerto Vallarta on Friday, April 24, 2009. Called El Trópico de Cáncer, this collection centers on photographs shot in the Tropic of Cancer in the Caribbean, Mexico and Southeast Asia.
Photo Tip of the Week: Learning How To Photograph Fireworks
 Larry and Linda Bennett
With the 11th Annual Fireworks Symposium taking place April 20th-24th here in Puerto Vallarta, I thought this would be a great time to talk about photographing fireworks. I'll be covering this subject for two weeks, in hopes that these tips will help you shoot some fabulous fireworks.
Traditions of the Cora Subject of New Exhibit
 The News
An exhibition documenting the Holy Week traditions of the Cora, an indigenous group from Nayarit, is now open at the Museo Nacional de Culturas Populares in Mexico City. The exhibit will be open until June 10th.
Photo Tip of the Week: Some Fun Things About Street Photography
 Larry and Linda Bennett
Where better than Puerto Vallarta, Mexico to shoot street images? There’s always so much happening on the streets; we are one of the most diverse cities in the world with all nationalities, genders and dress represented, making street photography very interesting and lots of fun!
Mexican Experts Detect Apparent Frida Kahlo Fakes
 Associated Press
Mexican experts say that five paintings purportedly done by Mexican artist Frida Kahlo are apparently fakes.
Photo Tip of the Week: Photographing the Banderas Bay Sailing Regatta - Part 2
 Larry and Linda Bennett
In last week's article, we discussed many things that I do to capture images of the men, women and vessels as they sail across the water during the Banderas Bay Regatta. This week, we continue with a look at our equipment and some shooting tips.
T. Fuller Fine Art Presents Manuel Morales
 PVNN
On April 3, 2009 from 7-9 pm, Luis Manuel Morales Gamez, a premier ceramic artist, returns to T. Fuller Fine Art, located at Corona 169 in downtown Puerto Vallarta, for a special retrospective of his work.
Mexico Inspires Sculptor Jim Demetro
 PVNN
Fifty-plus people recently gathered at the Molino de Agua condo of Jim and Earlene Callan to meet sculptor Jim Demetro and view a number of his bronze sculptures, including a smaller version of his Washer Woman and Vallarta Dancers that grace our Malecón.
Photo Tip of the Week: Photographing the Banderas Bay Sailing Regatta
 Larry and Linda Bennett
Each year Puerto Vallarta hosts the Banderas Bay Sailing Regatta. The racing lasts for almost the entire week and fills our beautiful bay with sailing boats of all shapes, sizes, and colors - making it one of my favorite weeks on the bay!
Te Lo Aveva Detto Io! at Sol y Luna
 John Bray
Don't miss the new art exhibition at Sol y Luna Contemporary Art Gallery 'Te lo aveva detto io' opening this Wednesday March 25th with a wine reception from 6-10 pm and snacks served by two wonderful neighboring restaurants, JapaNice and Caio Tres.
The Arts for Self-Esteem
 Laura Gelezunas
Kids really dig music, but for many Mexican school children this is not a subject they can explore at school. However, one Banderas Bay area non-profit is giving young people the chance to dance, show off and get into an artistic program.
Photographer Nancy Grace Horton Completes Learning To See Educational Project in Mexico
 PVNN
Award-winning photographer and educator Nancy Grace Horton is pleased to announce the completion of one of her Learning To See community photography projects in the remote Pacific Coast village of Mayto, Mexico.
PV Art Talk: Advice To Emerging Artists
 Barbara Peters
No matter your age or education, the idea of becoming an artist or continuing the pursuit of your career as an artist opens the doors of creativity that can provide one with so much pleasure in life.
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