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Martina
Navratilova�s Art Grand Slam
Martina Navratilova and Slovakian artist Juraj Kralik have taken
the shapes and objects from the tennis court and put them on canvas.
(December 26, 2007)
Broadway Star
Tommy Tune Launches Online Art Gallery
Nine-time Tony Award-winning director/choreographer/dancer Tommy
Tune has launched an online gallery of his artwork. (December 19,
2007)
Photos of The
Police By Andy Summers: Upcoming Events in LA and Sydney
Andy Summers, guitarist for the world renowned rock band The
Police, is also an accomplished photographer. Summers has two
special events scheduled for January 2008.
(December 17, 2007)
Artwork by
Tony Curtis
An exhibit of Tony Curtis� artwork is currently on display at
Dezart One Gallery in Palm Springs. (December 8, 2007)
Jerry Garcia
Art Sales to Support Organic Food Research and Education
The non-profit organization The Organic Center is making
available for purchase Gicle� prints of selected artworks by
musician and songwriter Jerry Garcia. (December 7, 2007)
Paul Stanley
Art Exhibit and Appearances in New York
KISS front man Paul Stanley will present his artwork and make two
appearances on January 4 and 5, 2008 at the Wentworth Galleries at
Roosevelt Field Mall in Garden City, New York. (December 2, 2008)
The 2008
Jerry Garcia Artwork Calendar
The Official Jerry Garcia Store is currently selling the Jerry
Garcia 2008 Art Calendar.
(November 29, 2007)
Luther
Vandross Estate Auction Includes Artwork by Miles Davis
The estate of late R&B singer Luther Vandross will be auctioned
off December 5 & 6, 2007. Among the many items to be sold are a
number artwork items, including several pieces by jazz legend Miles
Davis. (November 28, 2007)
Bono Draws
Peter and the Wolf
�Peter & The Wolf� by Gavin Friday and the Friday-Seezer Ensemble
is available on an enhanced CD with a 64-page cloth-bound book
illustrated by U2 lead man Bono.
(November 21, 2007)
Geoffrey
Holder: A Life in Art, Theater and Dance
Actor, director dancer, choreographer, costume designer Geoffrey
Holder is also an artist. His artwork is currently on display at the
Nassau County Museum of Art. (November 20, 2007)
Jane Seymour
Launches "Paint With Jane" Line Of Beginners� Art Kits
Actress and artists Jane Seymour has collaborated with art
material manufacturer Savoir-Faire to launch the Paint with Jane
line of art kits. (November 18, 2007)
Up And Coming
Actress Samantha Lockwood Is Also An Artist
Interview with actress and artist Samantha Lockwood. (November
16, 2007)
David Byrne's
Obsession With Chairs
Talking Heads frontman David Byrne has created an exhibit titled
"Furnishing the Self - Upholstering the Soul", which consists of his
unique chair designs. (November 13, 2007)
Jane Seymour
"Sleeping Beauty Castle" Product Release & Signing at Disneyland
Actress and artist Jane Seymour will be on hand at Disneyland
Park Sunday, December 2, 2007 for a special appearance and signing
of her recently released painting of �Sleeping Beauty Castle�.
(November 11, 2007)
Artwork By
Stevie Nicks Up For Auction
A limited edition artwork by singer and songwriter Stevie Nicks,
titled Rhiannon, is up for auction at CharityBuzz.com. (October 25,
2007)
Leonard
Nimoy�s Full Body Project on Exhibit in Massachusetts
In conjunction with the publication of his book �The Full Body
Project�, R Michelson Galleries in Northampton, MA will host an
exhibition of actor/director Leonard Nimoy's �Maximum Beauty�
photographs. (October 21, 2007)
Paintings by
Sir Anthony Hopkins on Exhibit in Orlando
Twenty-five canvases by Academy Award winning actor Sir Anthony
Hopkins will make up the upcoming exhibit at Millenia Fine Art
Gallery in Orlando, Florida. (October 19, 2007)
Viggo
Mortensen Talks About His Artwork
A video of Viggo Mortensen talking about his artwork. It�s a rare
glimpse into his artistic process, how he feels about his art and
what it means to him. (October 17, 2007)
Artwork by
Rosie O'Donnell on Display in New York City
Actress, comedian, activist Rosie O'Donnell will exhibit her
artwork at The Gallery at New World Stages in New York City.
(October 7, 2007)
Andy Summers
Book Signing in New York
Police guitarist Andy Summers will be on hand at the TASCHEN
Store in New York City to sign copies of his book �I'll Be Watching
You: Inside the Police 1980-83�. (October 6, 2007)
Looking Hard:
Photographs by Joel Grey
Joel Grey's photographs are currently on display at Frank
Pictures Gallery in Santa Monica, California. (September 15, 2007)
Artexpo Las
Vegas: Largest Ever Concentration of Celebrity Artwork
What is said to be the largest concentration of celebrity artwork
ever exhibited will debut to the public at Artexpo Las Vegas, from
September 28 to 30, 2007 at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino.
(September 13, 2007)
Photos by
Rockers Lenny Kravitz, Bryan Adams and Others on Display in New York
City
Visions of Rock opens Sunday, September 9, 2007 at 401 Projects
gallery in New York City.
(September 8, 2007)
Grace Slick
Art Show in Schaumburg, Illinois
Wentworth Gallery at the Woodfield Shopping Center in Schaumburg,
Illinois is presenting an art exhibit featuring rock icon Grace
Slick. (August 29, 2007)
Mark
Mothersbaugh Exhibit at the CSU Fullerton Grand Central Art Center
Mark Mothersbaugh will present his �Beautiful Mutants� at the
California State University, Fullerton Grand Central Art Center in
Santa Ana, California. (August 24, 2007)
Bob Dylan to
Exhibit His Artwork in Germany
The first-ever exhibition of Bob Dylan�s artwork will take place
at Kunstsammlungen Chemnitz, October 28, 2007 through February 3,
2008. (August 11, 2007)
�Eye To Eye:
Photographs By Graham Nash� at Morrison Hotel Gallery in La Jolla
Morrison Hotel Gallery in La Jolla, California will be presenting
an exhibition of the fine art music photography of rock music legend
Graham Nash. (August 8, 2007)
Actor Dwayne
Hickman Displays his Artwork
Best known for his early 1960s character Dobie Gillis in the CBS
sitcom "The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis", actor/producer Dwayne
Hickman is now devoting his time to creating art.
(August 6, 2007)
Anthony
Quinn's Art on Tour
In late 2006, a traveling exhibition, �Anthony Quinn: A Lifetime
of Creating and Collecting Art�, began a tour of the US. (August 4,
2007)
Jane Seymour
and her "Sleeping Beauty Castle" at The Disney Gallery
Saturday, July 28, 2007 actress and artist, Jane Seymour will be
at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California for a special
appearance and signing. (July
24, 2007)
Photo By
Sammy Davis, Jr.
Few people knew of famed singer, dancer, actor and rat pack
member, Sammy Davis, Jr.�s love of photography. Photos taken by
Sammy Davis, Jr. have now been compiled into a book.
(July 18, 2007)
Artwork by
John Lennon on Display
Legacy Fine Art & Productions, in conjunction with Yoko Ono and
the Estate of John Lennon, presents a traveling exhibition of the
artwork of John Lennon. (July 10, 2007)
Paul Stanley
Art Shows: Schaumburg, Ill, Des Peres, MO, and La Jolla, CA
Wentworth Gallery has scheduled exhibits of the artwork of rock
icon Paul Stanley at their galleries in Schaumburg, Illinois, Des
Peres, Missouri, and La Jolla, California. (July 8, 2007)
Jane Seymour
Art Events at Simic Galleries in California
Simic New Renaissance Galleries has Jane Seymour One Woman
Weekend Art Festivals scheduled for Carmel, La Jolla, and Palm
Desert, California. (July 4, 2007)
Bryan Adams:
Musician and Photographer
Singer, guitarist, and songwriter Bryan Adams is also a well
respected photographer. He has had exhibits of his photographs
throughout the world. (July 1, 2007)
Artwork by
Lennon, McCartney, and Starr at Live Beatles Memorabilia Auction
On July 3rd, ItsOnlyRocknRoll.com Auctions will present a Live
and Online Auction of Rare Beatles Memorabilia at the Mirage Hotel
in Las Vegas, with The Fest for Beatles Fans Convention. (June 27,
2007)
Dennis Hopper
at the Hermitage in St Petersburg, Russia
The works of actor Dennis Hopper are currently on display at the
State Hermitage Museum in St Petersburg, Russia. (June 24, 2007)
Pierce
Brosnan Paints for Charity
Pierce Brosnan trained as a commercial artist and worked as an
illustrator prior to becoming an actor. He began painting again in
the late 1980's during his first wife�s illness. (June 19, 2007)
Paintings by
Paul McCartney
Like his former Beatles bandmates Ringo Starr and the late John
Lennon, Paul McCartney is a painter. (June 6, 2007)
Original
Artwork by Marilyn Monroe Up for Auction
Julien's Auctions 2007 Summer Entertainment Sale includes an
original watercolor hand painted by Marilyn Monroe. (June 1, 2007)
Photographs
by Leonard Nimoy: Maximum Beauty
Actor/director Leonard Nimoy is probably best known as the
Vulcan, Spock in the science fiction television and movie series,
Star Trek. Leonard Nimoy now spends much of his time creating and
displaying his fine art photography. (May 26, 2007)
Mark
Mothersbaugh�s "Beautiful Mutants" at Atlanta�s Rabbit-Hole Gallery
Devo�s Mark Mothersbaugh will be exhibiting his body of work
titled "Beautiful Mutants" at Atlanta�s Rabbit-Hole Gallery.
(May 25, 2007)
Janis
Joplin�s First Love Was Art
Rock and blues icon Janis Joplin hit the music scene in the 1960s
with the San Francisco band Big Brother & the Holding Company.
However, her first love was art. (May 17, 2007)
Paul Stanley
Art Shows Scheduled for Orlando, Florida & Wailea, Hawaii
Legendary rocker Paul Stanley of KISS has scheduled more gallery
shows of his artwork.
(May 12, 2007)
The Artwork
of Jazz Great Miles Davis
Winner of eight Grammy awards, for five decades Miles Davis was
one of the most innovative and important performers of jazz music.
Late in his life, Miles Davis began experimenting with the visual
arts. (May 4, 2007)
Ink Drawings
and Acrylic Paintings by Sir Anthony Hopkins
Award winning actor Sir Anthony Hopkins is also an artist.
According to a recent interview in the Las Vegas Sun he is a
prolific painter and sometimes creates up to six paintings a day.
(Apr. 26, 2007)
Jane Seymour
Art Shows in Washington DC and Alexandria, Virginia
Actress, artist, author, and designer Jane Seymour will be
exhibiting her artwork at the P & C Art Galleries in Washington DC
and Old Town Alexandria, Virginia. (Apr. 23, 2007)
Comedian and
Celebrity Impressionist Rich Little Presents his Celebrity Drawings
Famous Impersonator Rich Little, has created a collection of
charcoal portraits of celebrity icons. (Apr. 20, 2007)
Rock and Roll
Hall of Famer Graham Nash Exhibits His Photographs
Eye To Eye: Photographs By Graham Nash will open at the Morrison
Hotel Gallery New York City location in SoHo, with a special
invitation-only artist's reception on Thursday, April 19.
(Apr. 10, 2007)
Upcoming Paul
Stanley Gallery Events
Rock icon and KISS frontman Paul Stanley will be exhibiting his
artwork and making appearances at Wentworth Gallery events in North
Carolina, Maryland, and Virginia.
(Apr. 9, 2007)
Jerry Garcia:
The Artist
Jerry Garcia, the legendary guitarist, singer and composer for
the Grateful Dead, was also an artist. (Apr. 4, 2007)
Former Rolling Stones Bassist Bill Wyman Displays his Photographs
Bill Wyman�s hobby is photography, and during his time with the
Stones, he took every opportunity to take photographs of his
friends, and to document his experiences.
(Mar. 25, 2007)
Tony Bennett: A Life of Art and Music
Tony Bennett, well known for his long and remarkable career in
music, is also a very talented and well respected artist.
(Mar. 17, 2007)
Marilyn Manson
To Exhibit His Artwork at Florida Gallery
Rocker Marilyn Manson will be exhibiting his watercolor paintings
at Space 39 Gallery in Fort Myers, Florida, April 1 through April
17, 2007. (Mar. 10, 2007)
John
Mellencamp's Support of the Arts
Most people know John Mellencamp for his hard hitting music and
social commentary. Many may not know that John Mellencamp is also an
artist, and even fewer know of his support to the arts. (Mar.
2, 2007)
"I'll Be
Watching You: Inside The Police" by Andy Summers
In my excitement over Sting, Stewart Copeland and Andy Summers
getting back together again as the Police for the first time in more
than 20 years for a world tour, I�ve discovered that Andy Summers is
also a photographer. (Feb. 16, 2007)
Moby and The
Little Idiot
Who is "The Little Idiot" and what does he have to do with techno
pop star Moby?
(Feb. 9, 2007)
The Softer Side
of Michael Madsen
Best known for the tough guy roles he often plays, actor Michael
Madsen is also a respected photographer and poet. (Feb. 6,
2007)
Dennis Hopper to
be Honored by the Palm Springs Art Museum
Actor/Director Dennis Hopper is also an accomplished painter and
photographer. His work has been exhibited at galleries throughout
the world. (Jan. 29, 2007)
Jane Seymour:
Actress, Artist, Author, Designer
In addition to her acting career, Emmy and Golden Globe Award
winner Jane Seymour has many creative talents. (Jan. 21, 2007)
Grace Slick's
Art Tour Continues in Boston
In recent months, former Jefferson Airplane lead singer Grace
Slick has been touring the US exhibiting her artwork. (Jan. 13,
2007)
Devo's Mark
Mothersbaugh Shares his Postcard Diaries
Mark Mothersbaugh began drawing and creating art as a child. He
co-founded the new wave band Devo with his friend Jerry Casale while
they were both art students at Kent State University in the 1970s.
(Jan. 10, 2007)
KISS Frontman
Paul Stanley Exhibits his Artwork
Singer/guitarist/songwriter and KISS lead singer Paul Stanley is
also an artist, and he recently began exhibiting and selling his
artwork. (Jan. 4, 2007)
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