By Lee Moran
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These stunning pictures show what home life is really like for the richest members of the Roma Gypsy community.
Carlo Gianferro has lifted the lid on the notoriously secretive race to reveal their living conditions are a far cry from the cramped caravans of Channel 4's Big Fat Gypsy Weddings.
His series of 'Gypsy Interiors' portraits show how the often outwardly loud and vivacious people have equally gaudy coloured living rooms and kitchens in their mini-palaces in Romania and Moldova.
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Stunning: These pictures show what home life is really like for the richest members of the Roma Gypsy community
Decorations: The homeowners are free to colour their homes in exactly the way they wish
On display: Their accumulated wealth is demonstrably on display in their palatial homes and villas in Romania and Moldova
Home time: The interiors of the houses vary, but all have much desired high ceilings
Lifting the lid: Italian photographer Carlo Gianferro has shown how the richest members of the notoriously secretive race live at home
Some are packed full of antique furniture, tapestries, paintings, religious images and china, while others look like they are simply empty spaces waiting to be filled.
Their accumulated wealth is demonstrably on display in their palatial homes and villas in Romania and Moldova.
Gypsy Interiors: Some of the homes are packed full of antique furniture, tapestries, paintings, religious images and china, while others look like they are simply empty spaces waiting to be filled
Pastel crazy: The series of pictures show men proudly sitting in their living and bedrooms
Influence: A dollar sign is prominent in this Roma hallway as its owner proudly looks on
Big and beautiful? Marble and wooden floors, both costing a fortune, are covered in intricate rugs
Gaudy: The bright pink walls is a key feature to this living room, as are the mirrors and bright lighting
Women are seen sitting on elegant sofas, or portrayed during intimate family moments. Young people are immortalised lounging on beds in their luxurious rooms and elders amongst their mementos.
Earlier this year the Rome-based snapper told klphotoawards.blogspot.co.uk: 'In my projects I particularly focus on people and their communities.
Expensive: The beautiful swirling patterned wooden floor is the main feature of this room
Arty: Scenic pictures of tigers, the Romanian countryside and animals running free adorn the walls of this home
Proud as punch: These two women sit next to a towering fireplace
Rustler: Donning what looks to be a cowboy hat, this boy shows off with a giant bottle of champagne in his living room
Dinner time: This Roma family must be in yellow heaven with the decorations in their kitchen
'They are the ones that shape their surroundings. Either in the positive and the negative aspects it's essential to talk about all the changes people generate in their environments.
'They are impressions of life. I try to see things from different points of view, to get somehow out from stereotypes. In my 'Roma Interiors' series, I showed the Gypsy people in a new way. No more beggars or the poor living in camps.'
Power shower: Hi-tech appliances are the name of the game in this Roma family's bathroom
Winner: Carlo Gianferro won first prize for Portrait Stories at the World Press Photo Awards 2009 for this series of pictures
Hunter: This dining room looks more like a restaurant than belonging in a house
Tapestries: Rugs and intricate carpets take pride of place in this living room
Posing: Valuable works of art lie on a beautiful wooden floor, waiting to be hung
His series won first prize for Portrait Stories at the World Press Photo Awards 2009.
It was also shortlisted for the Grand Prix at Fotofestiwal 2009 and the 8th International Festival of Photography in Lodz, Poland.
Prized: The work was also shortlisted for the Grand Prix at Fotofestiwal 2009 and the 8th International Festival of Photography in Lodz, Poland
Flat-screen: A huge television looms over this living room, the marble floor of which has been covered by a beautiful rug
Intricate: High ceilings and rather toned down pastel colours give this bedroom a classic feel, which is finished off by a wooden wardrobe
Different: In Gianferro's 'Roma Interiors' series, he said he showed the Gypsy people in a new way
Open-eyed: He said he didn't want to show beggars or the poor living in camps in this series
Balcony: This young girl stands proudly at the top of her mansion's stairs, surrounded by mirrors, flowers and a multi-coloured chandelier
Sleepy time: A bedroom fit for a princess, laden with religious artifacts, floral wallpaper and toys
Marble-tastic: This sparkly kitchen comes complete with lights on the glass cabinets
Living the dream: These Romanian mansions are populated by Roma Gypsies
The good life: An exterior shot of one of the Romanian homes lived in by Roma Gypsies
Source: www.dailymail.co.uk
Prized Antique Scottish Stained Glass Art Collection Sale & Auction to Benefit Project C.U.R.E. - YAHOO!
“Buy a Window, Save a Life” Fundraiser Will Deliver Supplies to Pediatric Clinic in Belize
Centennial, CO (PRWEB) June 13, 2012
The prized, personal collection of antique stained glass windows owned by Scottish Stained Glass president Martin Faith, will be released to the public and made available for purchase in a fundraising effort for Project C.U.R.E. on June 21, 2012.The “Buy a Window, Save a Life” cocktail event will take place on the evening of the Summer Solstice at the Scottish Stained Glass showroom in Centennial, Colorado. From 5:30 pm to sunset, these one of a kind, masterpiece windows will be on display with experts explaining their design and construction. Sparkling in the sun of the longest day of the year, the windows will be sold, with a select grouping available via a live silent auction, to raise the funds needed to help Project C.U.R.E. ship containers holding approximately $1,000,000 of medical supplies to the new pediatric intensive care unit of the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital in Belize City.
“I had the privilege of meeting Project C.U.R.E.’s president, Dr. Doug Jackson, several years ago and have wondered repeatedly ever since what we could do to become a part of the mission of this highly respected organization,” said Martin Faith, founder of Scottish Stained Glass and Scottish Home Improvements. “Despite their tremendous personal value to our family, we realize that selling and auctioning the collection of antique stained glass we brought with us from Scotland over 20 years ago could potentially save hundreds, if not thousands of lives, and we are honored to make them available for the public to see and buy to help this incredible cause.”
Each of the 150 leaded glass windows that will be available at the event were hand made between 1870 and 1914. Every window is in exceptional condition and requested donation prices begin at $400 and range up to $20,000.
To register for the event, visit
http://www.scottishstainedglass.com/antique-scottish-stained-glass-panels/
About Scottish Stained Glass
Scottish Stained Glass and Scottish Home Improvements is Denver’s most trusted name in
Siding, Replacement Windows, Doors, Decks, Roofing, Gutters, Stained Glass, and Window
Film. Having served the Denver metro area for more than 10 years, Scottish has created relationships with over 15,000 happy customers, maintains an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau, and has won the BBB Gold Star representing zero customer complaints for 7 consecutive years. Founder & President Martin Faith moved from Scotland to Colorado in 1991 and founded Scottish Stained Glass to bring the beautiful Scottish Stained Glass technique to Colorado homes. In 1999 Martin expanded to add a second Scottish Stained Glass location in Houston, Texas. For more information about Scottish Stained Glass visit http://www.ScottishStainedGlass.com
About Project C.U.R.E.
PROJECT C.U.R.E. (Commission on Urgent Relief & Equipment) was founded in 1987 to help meet the need for medical supplies, equipment and services around the world. PROJECT C.U.R.E. builds sustainable healthcare infrastructure by providing the medical supplies and equipment that medical personnel need to deliver healthcare to their communities. Since its inception, PROJECT C.U.R.E. has delivered medical relief to needy people in more than 120 countries. PROJECT C.U.R.E. does not manage or operate international hospitals or clinics. Instead, PROJECT C.U.R.E. works with recipient partner organizations by donating
the medical supplies and equipment they need to provide healthcare to the people in the local community. These recipient partner organizations may be government facilities or medical facilities owned or managed by private or religious organizations. PROJECT C.U.R.E. provides donated medical supplies and equipment to both small clinics and very large hospitals. For more info about Project C.U.R.E: http://www.projectcure.org
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Vintage and handmade goods store to open in the East Village - Des Moines Register
Tuesday is opening day for Silo, a vintage and handmade goods shop at 509 E. Fifth St. in the East Village. Owners are Kasey and Jordana Henke of Earlham.
The store will carry vintage and antique furniture, home accessories and jewelry. The 123-year-old former livery stable and auto repair shop where the couple set up their business is a perfect fit for a vintage store, they said. It has cement floors, painted white brick walls, beamed and tin ceilings, much of which is original.
The couple has been selling vintage and antique items from their home-based business called Rescued Junk by Old Crow Farm in Earlham for a couple of years. Jordana said her dream was to find a spot in Des Moines’ East Village to set up a store. She is originally from Des Moines and Kasey from Earlham.
Kasey is a chef by trade and Jordan, full-time mom to two young children. The couple collects vintage and antique items that they find at auctions, flea markets and from individuals that contacted them.
“We collect things from anywhere we can,” Jordana said.
The explosion of vintage shops in recent months is a sign of the times, Jordana believes.
“Our generation is all about recycling and valuing what is old,” she said. Silo will be open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Its Facebook page is at www.facebook.com/SiloVintage, or call 770-3479.
Tags: Earlham, east village, Rescued Junk by Old Crow Farm, Silo
Source: blogs.desmoinesregister.com
Proceeds from artwork sale to benefit NCC Riverwalk Gateway project - Chicago Sun-Times
June 13, 2012 7:26PM
Updated: June 13, 2012 7:26PM
Proceeds from the sale of artwork on exhibit at North Central College will go toward the college’s Riverwalk Gateway project. More than 40 different pieces are for sale from the exhibit, “Images from a Well-Traveled Lens,” on display through June 24 in Schoenherr Gallery at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave. The exhibit showcases the photography of Hunt Harris, a Moline native who has taveled the world.
Prices range from $195 for small pieces to $395 for larger works. Prices include glass framing by Colbert Custom Framing & Art Printing of Naperville, which has partnered with Harris and the college on the exhibit.
A portion of the proceeds from each sale will help finance construction of the Riverwalk Gateway, according to a press release. The college is partnering with the city of Naperville, Naperville Park District, Naperville Riverwalk Commission and Naperville Riverwalk Foundation to build the Riverwalk Gateway this summer in the area between Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium and Fredenhagen Park. The Riverwalk Gateway and Sesquicentennial Walkway comprise the college’s Sesquicentennial Legacy Project, which will improve pedestrian access and beautify the campus.
Harris and his wife have been to every continent at least twice, and many photographs in the exhibit were taken during these travels abroad.
To purchase pieces or to learn more about the exhibit, contact Nickole C. Lanham, North Central’s gallery director, at 630-637-5375 or nclanhammurray@noctrl.edu.
Source: napervillesun.suntimes.com
Auckland's roaming piano attacked - New Zealand Herald
A much-loved antique community piano may have been written off in a vandalism attack by "thugs" at Wynyard Quarter on Auckland's waterfront.
Waterfront Auckland said the roaming public piano, which was adorned with art and often used by children, received extensive structural damage in a random overnight attack.
It was found tipped onto its front and tagged with vivid pens by a cleaner who arrived at its usual overnight home in Silo Park around 6:30am.
At least 10 keys had been bashed, hammers were missing and other internal fittings were damaged.
Bob Harvey, Waterfront Auckland chairman, said he was devastated and saddened by the attack.
He was going to report it to Auckland Mayor Len Brown today.
"It brought this simple pleasure to the waterfront, just sitting and listening to that piano being played. I really am saddened."
Mr Harvey said there was 24-hour security at the waterfront but no CCTV cameras in Silo Park to capture the attack.
"I guess it's just called life in a big city"
He vowed to put a new piano on the waterfront by Christmas.
"We're not going to be daunted by this. I promise we'll get music back on the waterfront."
The piano was a family heirloom and was gifted to Auckland Council for public use.
It is estimated to be at least 100 years old.
Waterfront Auckland spokesman Luke Henshall said the damage seemed to have been inflicted in a random act of vandalism.
Piano repair specialists had been called in to find out whether it could be fixed.
"We are obviously gutted that someone has chosen to vandalise what is a treasured icon of Wynyard Quarter. The public piano has been hugely popular since it was introduced with the opening of Wynyard Quarter in August last year, with a number of regular daily users.
"The initiative was carried out on a platform of trust and we're disappointed someone's chosen to push that trust too far."
Mr Henshall said it was hoped the piano could be returned to its place on the waterfront if its damage was repairable.
Commenters on the Waterfront Auckland Facebook page also expressed dismay at the attack.
Lisa Struneski said: "What is wrong with some people.. disgraceful!"
Tim Gummer said the piano should be replaced:
"I loved that the piano was just out there... We shouldn't give into anti social wreckers."
By Hayden Donnell | Email HaydenSource: www.nzherald.co.nz
Artwork sought for annual exhibit celebrating art as the universal language - Baltimore Sun
The Harford County Cultural Arts Board and the Harford County Commission on Disabilities are seeking submissions for a juried art exhibit, Art Without Boundaries. Interested artists, with and without disabilities, are invited to submit their pieces, both two and three dimensional, on Monday, July 9, from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Student Gallery in Joppa Hall, Harford Community College, 401 Thomas Run Road, Bel Air.
For more information, please contact Harford County Cultural Arts Board Coordinator Natalie Weeks at 410-638-3578 or nfweeks@harfordcountymd.gov .
The Art Without Boundaries exhibit will be held from Friday, July 13 through Aug. 31 in the Student Gallery in Joppa Hall. The gallery is open to the public Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. until 10 p.m., Fridays from 7:30 a.m. until 9:15 p.m., and Saturdays from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. The Student Gallery is closed on Sundays.
Additionally, the Cultural Arts Board and the Commission on Disabilities will host a reception at the gallery on Thursday, July 26, from 5 to 7 p.m. to celebrate the work of the artists and to commemorate the 22nd anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
The reception will feature art, music and light refreshments. The public is invited to attend this free event. For more information and to request disability-related accommodations, please contact Sharon Grzanka, disabilities coordinator, 410-638-3373 voice/TTY or disability@harfordcountymd.gov .
"This is the third year of Art Without Boundaries," Marc Weinstein, chair of the Harford County Commission on Disabilities, said in a press release. "Art created by artists with and without disabilities is indistinguishable and can be enjoyed by all. We're grateful to Dean Paul Labe of Harford Community College's Visual, Performing and Applied Arts Division for welcoming the exhibit back to the Student Gallery, which is a wonderful venue for the event."
The Harford County Cultural Arts Board is the government-appointed local arts agency and the premier local resource for arts, cultural and historical organizations, individual artists and the residents of Harford County. The Cultural Arts Board provides financial, advocacy and administrative support to its local arts and cultural groups, offers grant programs for local nonprofit organizations and sponsors workshops and promotional events.
The Harford County Commission on Disabilities was established in 1995 to serve as the voice of the disability community in Harford County. Members are appointed by the county executive, with the approval of the county council.
The Harford County Department of Community Services was established in 1979 via executive order and works daily to meet the needs of our seniors, youth, persons with disabilities and those struggling to overcome addiction. The department works with federal, state, local and private agencies to ensure the county continues to evolve and remains dedicated to providing the best possible services for our citizens and community.
Source: www.baltimoresun.com
Mural sparks search for art class of '95 - This is Gloucestershire
STUNNING bike murals have been rediscovered during a revamp at the former Stroud Saddlery shop.
The artwork was originally painted for the Big Bike Company in Cainscross Road by pupils from Marling School next door.
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Bryan Billau with one of the murals painted by Marling School pupils in 1997.
The boys were invited to decorate the giant wall when Bryan Billau opened the business about 17 years ago.
"I remember looking at this big white space and thinking that just through the wall was Marling School," he said.
"Then I hit on the idea of asking pupils there to come up with some artwork. I believe it turned into an A-Level project at the time."
Now he is organised building work in preparation for a new tenant and has uncovered the striking murals.
"I'd be interested to know where the teenagers who painted them are now and if they've gone on to become artists," Mr Billau said.
He is liaising with the grammar school's staff to find the art class of 1995.
Source: www.thisisgloucestershire.co.uk
National Gallery of Canada announces top three works in nation-wide art contest for teens - So You Want To Be An Artist? - Yahoo Finance
Artwork by winners and nine finalists are displayed at the Gallery until July 3.
OTTAWA, June 13, 2012 /CNW/ - The National Gallery of Canada (NGC) today announced the names of the winning artists in its second annual on-line contest, So You Want To Be An Artist? The contest is intended to enhance the enjoyment of art among young people all over Canada, while providing them with an opportunity to share their talent, ideas and opinions in a manner that helps them feel connected to the Gallery. A jury of experts met on June 4 to decide on the top three artworks among the 12 that had garnered the most on-line votes in April. The winner of the 1st prize is Paula Rayo of London, ON for her creation, The Memoirs of War (Souvenirs de guerre). Andrew An of Delta, BC has won 2nd prize for his work, Snowboarding (Planche à neige), and 3rd prize goes to Niki Watts of Hagensborg, BC for her submission, Thunder Dancer (Danseur-tonnerre).
More than 198 talented teens across the country, aged 16 to 19 years, entered the contest and submitted their creations, along with an artist statement, on line. The artwork covered an array of diverse and wide-ranging themes: identity and culture, justice and human rights, fighting prejudice, and preserving the environment. The winning entries, along with those of the finalists - which received a total of 37,948 votes during the designated period - are displayed at the National Gallery of Canada, on the Artissimo wall, until Tuesday, July 3. They can also be viewed on line at makeart.gallery.ca.
All five members of the jury - comprised of Peter Simpson, Arts-editor-at-large for The Ottawa Citizen; Claude Deschênes, cultural reporter for Télévision de Radio-Canada; interdisciplinary artist Sonny Assu; illustrator/graphic designer Jonathan Cruz; and Kim Morgan, artist and NSCAD professor - were impressed with the young artists' creativity and talent. "The impressive level of creativity and technical expertise reflected in each artwork presented a challenge for the jury of experts in choosing the three winners," explained Gary Goodacre, NGC Manager, Youth and School Programs.
The other finalists are:
Gabrielle Brochu, Entends ma prière (Hear my Prayer) - Acrylic and India ink
Lysandra Coules, Strength Shield (Écran de force) - Photography
Dominique Cyr, If Only We Knew the Truth (Si seulement nous connaissions la vérité) - Oil
Jessica Desrochers, Le droit d'aimer (The Right to Love) - Charcoal, graphite and ink
Sophie Masson, C'est moi, just me ! - Oil
Sydney McKenna, Within Her Roots (Dans ses racines) - Ink, acrylic, watercolour and graphite on wood
Erica Phillips, Totem (Mât totémique) - Digital proof on canvas
Josh Tiessen, Overshadowed (Éclipsé) - Acrylic on fibreboard
Sofia Becerra, Portrait of Humanity (Portrait d'humanité) - Acrylic on canvas
Prizes Awarded to the Winners
The winner of the first prize, which includes round-trip travel to Ottawa, will be afforded an opportunity for a behind-the-scenes visit to the NGC and given a chance to meet professionals working at the Gallery. Paula Rayo will also have her portfolio reviewed by an expert and be awarded a $500 gift certificate for art supplies. Andrew An, the 2nd-prize winner, will receive a $1,000 gift certificate for art supplies and Niki Wattas, who won 3rd prize, will be given a $500 gift certificate, also for art supplies.
The Gallery thanks its sponsors
Gift certificates for art supplies for the top three winners were generously offered by the Faculty of Arts, University of Ottawa. CanvasPop graciously provided vouchers to the top 12 finalists to reproduce their artwork on canvas.
About the National Gallery of Canada
The National Gallery of Canada is home to the largest collection of historical and contemporary Canadian art in the world. It also maintains Canada's premier collection of European art from the 14th to the 21st centuries, major works of American, Asian and Indigenous art, as well as an internationally renowned collection of prints, drawings and photographs. Created in 1880, the National Gallery of Canada has played a key role in Canadian culture for well over a century. Among its principal missions is increasing access to excellent works of art for all Canadians. This is done by maintaining the largest touring art exhibition program in the world. For more information, go to www.gallery.ca.
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It's laughable how high most of those pictures are hung! As a general rule, pictures should be hung such that the middle of the picture is at eye level.
- Missy, Malibu, 13/6/2012 15:13
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