GalaxyCon’s Animate Comes to Philadelphia “Go big or go home” is typically the basis of the majority of comic conventions we see today. Most utilize huge convention centers and show an overwhelming number of activities at once. While there is nothing wrong with this approach, Animate! by GalaxyCon, the self-proclaimed largest geek culture convention organization … Continue reading
Glow Big or Go Home at the Philadelphia Lantern Festival On Friday night, we experienced an evening of cultural immersion, delicious food, and more than 1,100 intricate individual sculptures. Since 2016, Franklin Square in Philly has hosted the Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival, inviting attendees to enjoy magnificent installations, radiant light displays, and of course, Chinese … Continue reading
Getting Turned on at Lantern Festival We were treated to a night of cultural excellence and elegance this past Tuesday as the Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival shone brightly in Franklin Square. Since 2016, the lantern festival has delighted guests from all over the world and captivated with its mastery of art and performances. The celebration … Continue reading
Jim Steranko Master Storyteller Makes His Mark At The Big Apple Comic Con This March 25th–26th by Brad Balfour More than half a century ago, artist/writer Jim Steranko changed the way comic book storytelling was visualized. He brought in design elements originally conceived through design and fine art ideas. Back then, artists coming from the … Continue reading
Art Basel Miami: A Bird’s Eye View of Miami’s Ultra-Luxe, Super-Exclusive Art Week 2022 A beautiful array of paint-produced portraits, carefully curated murals, and meticulously designed sculptures find themselves amongst everyone who is anyone each year during the first weekend in December in Miami. The art-centric extravaganza came about as a way for artists and … Continue reading
Visiting Banksyland Known for his pseudonymous street art, Banksy’s pieces began popping up in the 1990s in England. The majority of his work depicts both social and political commentary, which has been moving viewers since the anonymous artists’ origin. Banksy is widely known for the shredding of his piece “Girl With Balloon” at a live … Continue reading
MoCCA Arts Festival 2022 Returns – Now In The Metropolitan Pavilion by Brad Balfour The Society of Illustrators welcomes back audiences to the 2022 MoCCA Arts Festival in celebration of top comic, cartoon and illustration artists from around the world. Featuring work by over 500 creators the weekend will also include live lectures, panels, and … Continue reading
Wherefore Art Show? Los Angeles. Every year, the LA Art Show makes its debut at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Despite the pandemic, this year was no different, safely bringing art admirers together to view 120 galleries in a space of over 180,000 square feet. Benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 15% of all ticket … Continue reading
The LA Art Show is Coming Back Again! The LA Art Show is set to return to the Los Angeles Convention Center this Wednesday, January 19 through January 23, 2022. There will be new and exciting programming, just six months after their last event – the first since pre-COVID. This kick-off to the city’s 2022 art season … Continue reading
Return of the Art Show The LA Art Show kicked off on Thursday, July 29, displaying work of all mediums from artists across the world. Although the show had some limitations for safety protocols, it proved highly popular with thousands of guests in attendance. Opening night was filled with drinks, food, and immersive art such … Continue reading
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