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 Vallarta Living | The Art of Vallarta
Giant Aztec Earth Goddess on Show in Mexico City
 Agence France-Presse
The largest known monolith of Aztec earth goddess Tlaltecuhtli will go on show for the first time next month in Mexico City, the National Institute of Anthropology and History has said.
 U.S. Exhibition Delves Into Murders of Mexican Women
 Jon Hurdle
Ni Una Mas or "Not One More", in the Leonard Pearlstein Gallery at Drexel University, uses painting, sculpture, photography and other media to draw attention to the savage killings of hundreds of women in the U.S.-Mexico border city that is better known to the outside world for its drug-related violence.
Diego Rivera Works Go Under Hammer at Latam Art Sale
 Karina Ioffee
A painting by Mexican artist Diego Rivera that has not been seen in public for more than 50 years and works by some of Latin America's biggest artists will be up sold at auction later this month.
Puerto Vallarta Artist Leno Morfin to Tour Northern Europe
 Maris Kilk
After exhibiting around the world for 15 years before settling down in Puerto Vallarta only a year ago, Leno Morfin will now for the first time show his artwork in the galleries and museums of Northern Europe. The three-month-long tour will begin in Amsterdam and continue on to Estonia.
Huichol Art at Artensanias Watakame
 Pamela Thompson
Though there are approximately 15,000 to 20,000 Huichol Indians living in the northern part of the states of Nayarit and Jalisco, I never really knew much about the Huicholes and their art. But after meeting Hilda, the owner of Artensanias Watakame in Puerto Vallarta, my eyes were certainly opened!
Save 20-30% at Galleria Dante This Summer
 Claire Guarniere
Many Puerto Vallarta business owners agree that new tourism may have been down this high season, but many part-time residents returned to furnish and decorate their homes. Still have some work to do? Call Galleria Dante to view art works by many of our artists who will be offering summer discounts.
Gulf of Mexico Spill Inspires Digitally Produced "Oil Paintings"
 Cliff Kuang
Well that didn't take long. The disastrous spill in the Gulf of Mexico has inspired its first artistic masterpiece: Deep Horizon, a series of "oil paintings" created by digital artist Ubermorgan.
Chopper Tattoo Opens in Nuevo Vallarta
 Denise Velez
Juan Valladares, a 23-year-old tattoo artist from Mexico City is employing his natural artistic talent, along with his desire to transform art into a very special individual piece of work, to bring Chopper Tattoo to Nuevo Vallarta.
Mexico: Fakes Dominate Seized Artifact Collection
 Associated Press
A collection of supposed pre-Hispanic artifacts seized from a controversial private antiquities dealer in Germany contains many pieces that are fake, Mexico's government archaeology agency said Thursday.
Arts United Fund Presents the Annual Art Auction 2010
 Artists' Guild of Boca Raton
Arts United Fund Presents the Annual Art Auction 2010 to benefit The Children's Home Society of Florida & Boca Raton Museum of Art, The Artists' Guild.
In Mexico, Artists Can Pay Their Taxes with the Stroke of a Brush
 Chris Hawley
Can't afford to pay your income taxes? Paint a picture instead. That's the deal Mexico has offered to artists since 1957, quietly amassing a modern art collection that would make most museum curators swoon.
T. Fuller Fine Art Presents Gran Maestro de México, Ángel Santos Juárez
 Lynn Auch
On April 16th, Gran Maestro de Mexico Angel Santos Juarez will present a lecture on his exquisite pottery and its contribution to contemporary Mexican ceramics at T. Fuller Fine Art Gallery in Puerto Vallarta, featuring approx. 30 new ceramic pieces created specifically for this exhibit.
Oscar Capeche Sale at Galleria Dante
 Claire Guarniere
The recent 8.8 earthquake in Chile was the worst natural disaster to strike the country in 50 years. For the month of April 2010, Chilean artist Oscar Capeche will be offering a 50% discount on his works at Galleria Dante to raise funds for the families that were affected by the devastation.
Jose Guadalupe Posada: Famed Artist Gets a New Museum
 Kent Paterson
Carrying an estimated price tag of $1.2 million, the new Posada Museum in Aguascalientes will feature a research center, library, cafe, Internet connections and graphics classes once it is completed. Supported by state and federal funds, the 1,000 square meter facility will exhibit 200 original Posada works including La Catrina and El Quijote.
School Mural Instigates Community Pride
 Becci Burchett
Over one hundred volunteers and students recently transformed a wall encircling the Escuela Telesecundaria Nińos Heroes de Chapultepec secondary school in Punta de Mita into a powerful mural, illustrating the dependence and interaction humans and nature have on each other.
Sayulita Bird Watching - A Bit of Irony
 Ed Schwartz
Here in Sayulita, my wife wants to turn me into a bird watcher. To tell the truth, I don't care much about watching birds, but, I confess, I like taking photos of birds. The problem was at that distance it was hard for me to zoom in to get a really tight shot. Therein hangs a tale.
OndadeMar Boutique Opens in Vallarta
 PVNN
One of the world's most recognized and exclusive swimwear brands, OndadeMar, is opening its second boutique in Mexico right here in Puerto Vallarta! On March 27 OndadeMar will celebrate its Grand Opening in Galerias Vallarta at 7 pm, followed by a cocktail and fashion show at Punto V at 9 pm.
Argentina: Homemade Portraits of Life Behind Bars
 Marcela Valente
"I wanted to take a self-portrait, and I thought about keeping a straight face, but it came out all weird, with these very long arms," says Liliana Cabrera about the photo she took with a camera she made herself, out of a condensed milk tin, at a workshop in an Argentine prison.
 Spotlight On Vallarta: Fine Mexican Art at Gallery Indigena
 SF Productions
In this edition of Spotlight on Vallarta, host David Tarr takes us on a tour of Gallery Indigena, where you'll find hundreds of examples of the best in authentic Mexican folk art - from intricate beaded Huichol art and Katrinas to Mata Ortiz pots and Talavera pottery dishes and tiles.
Sol y Luna Gallery is Alive and Well
 Wendy Brown-Báez
With a vast variety of techniques, mediums, sizes, and palettes, the atmospheres of both Sol y Luna Galleries in Puerto Vallarta are designed to be places of wonder, with fresh and exciting new talent showcased along with accomplished artists.
Huichol Elders at Studio Leno Morfin
 Maris Kilk
On Friday, March 12th at 9 pm, Studio Leno Morfin in downtown Puerto Vallarta will be open to the public for an intimate evening with special guests, Huichol elders Don Custodio Rivera and Mama Chali. Join us for an intimate evening of art, fire and traditional Huichol healing.
Truly Public Art: Sculptures Carved on the Malecón Now Grace Museum Grounds
 Carole Turner
Hundreds of Vallartans and visitors watched daily as blocks of stone were transformed into works of art during the 2010 Puerto Vallarta International Sculpture Symposium. Now the finished sculptures grace the grounds of the Peter Gray Museum on the campus of the University of Guadalajara.
Tropicasa Realty's Art and Design Event
 Patrick Harrison
Make sure to reserve Saturday, March 13 from 10 am to 6 pm for the marriage of art and design against a backdrop of amazing views of Puerto Vallarta and Banderas Bay that has become such a popular event - Tropicasa Realty's monthly 'Celebration of Art and Design' at Los Altos Villas.
More than 5,000 Australians Strip on the Steps of the Sydney Opera House in the Name of Art
 Mail Online
Braving an early morning chill they shed their clothes, abandoned any embarrassment, and posed naked for renowned American nudist photographer Spencer Tunick.
Peter Gray Art Museum Continues to Wow its Guests
 Jerry Lafferty
A large gathering in excess of 100 guests were treated to fine art from the permanent collection and an exhibition from local artist Bill Megrail, tasty hors d'oeuvres, wine and a talented Spanish trio on February 24 at the Peter Gray Art Museum on the campus of Centro Universitario de la Costa.
Cherie Sibley Artists' Workshop Exhibition
 PVNN
Cherie Sibley Artists' Workshop Exhibition, featuring works by Cherie and 12 of her workshop artists, will be held at Paseo del Marlin 114 in Las Gaviotas on Saturday, February 27th, from 2–5 pm. Wine and appetizers will be served.
Institute of the Americas Hosts Huichol Art Exhibit
 The Log
The prestigious Institute of the Americas (IOA) at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) in La Jolla is hosting a rare display of indigenous Huichol beadwork, sculpture, string paintings and murals — so, boaters planning a cruise to Mexico can gain an appreciation of the culture.
Arts for Heart Auction - A Call For Help!
 Mercedes Sanchez
On March 4th, La Cuiza Gallery & Bar on the Isla Rio Cuale will be hosting an art auction to raise money for 1-1/2 year old Angela, who was born with a damaged heart. Angela is the daughter of La Cuiza featured artist, Amed Rahem, who needs your help to cover the cost of her next operation.
Judith Ewing Morlan Opens at Galeria Uno
 Pamela Thompson
Artist Judith Ewing Morlan, a Vallarta resident for the past twenty years, has been on a painting sabbatical for the past couple of years. She returns with an opening at Galeria Uno on Friday, February 19 beginning at 6 pm with a panorama of her latest work.
Artist Bill Megrail and the Peter Gray Art Museum to Team Up for a Fabulous Art Event
 Jerry Lafferty
The Peter Gray Art Museum will feature the work of local artist Bill Megrail on February 24. The event is open to the public free of charge, with wine and other beverages along with light fare to be offered as you tour Bill Megrail's recent work along with the museum's permanent collection.
Arts for the Sea Turtles of Banderas Bay
 Linda Frakes
This year's Arts for the Turtles fundraiser, scheduled to take place on February 25th at Bahía del Sol and Ocean Terrace in Nuevo Vallarta, will offer original paintings, cards, jewelry, textile arts, metal art and T-shirts. Event proceeds will support the Nuevo Vallarta Sea Turtle Preserve.
Casa Alexandra Art & Jewelry Exhibition
 Marcella Castellanos
On Wednesday, February 17th, 2010 from 4-7 pm, Casa Alexandra will be hosting a late afternoon Art and Jewelry Exhibition. Stop by to see an amazing collection of nearly 200 paintings and custom designed exotic jewelry at affordable prices! Wine and hors d’oevres will be served.
Lökös Paintings Sales Providing Becas Vallarta Scholarships
 Polly G.Vicars
On Saturday, February 20, 2010 from 11 am to 6 pm, Inge Lökös, the widow of internationally known abstract artist Stefan Lökös, is hosting an open house that will make it possible for collectors, as well as first timers, to own a "Stefan Lökös!" 10% of proceeds will be donated to Becas Vallarta.
Sculptors Enjoy William Michael's Hospitality
 PVNN
Recently, William Michael was honored to host a dinner at his hacienda home for the participants of the Puerto Vallarta International Sculpture Symposium. In attendance were 8 internationally-renowned sculptors, along with several Luxury Beach Estates representatives and local residents.
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