Category Archives: Visual

Public Art Gets into Google Maps

Google Street ViewImage via WikipediaThanks to Laura without Labels for blogging about this project today. Pittsburgh is one of those cities on Google Street View – basically google drove around the city taking panoramic photos of allmost every street and used fancy computer technology to stitch those photos together – you can drive down a street and check out a 360 view from the comfort of your own computer.

Well thanks to Roin Hewlett & Benn Kingsley’s Street With a View project there is a lot more to see on the Google Street View of Sampsonia Way – earlier this year they staged a scene for the street view photos.

Now when you take a tour of Sampsonia Way on Google Street view you will see all sorts of things from a giant chicken, to a parade with the Langly high school marching band.

Click here to check out the map.

Here is a video about the project:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIDGyRO6w2o[/youtube]

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Gallery Opening: In The Making 250 Years/250 Artists

I have been looking forward to this show for awhile – a big thanks to Paul and Valerie from the Tug Boat Print Shop for posting the flyer for this event.

This exhibit celebrates Pittsurgh’s 250 Birthday (Yes – we are still celebrating) by brining together 250 artists from the region for one big big gallery show at the FE Gallery in Lawrenceville.

In the Making: 250 Years/250 Artists Opening Reception
September 12th, 2008, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Fe Gallery, 4102 Butler St., Pittsburgh, PA

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"Stitchers" sew with style at Future Tenant

“Stichers” is a one night event highlighting the creative work of five local sewing artists at Future Tenant gallery. Come investigate the artistic process of Sewing from the vantage point of Vontinka (Jennifer Bailey), Jessica Bailey, Joseph Martin, Suz Pisano, and Generator (Garret Chaney). Enjoy refreshments, music, and a boutique with items for sale by the artists. There will also be sewing machines on site for anyone to try their hand at sewing.

Friday, May 23rd at 6 pm
Future Tenant Gallery, 819 Penn Avenue
www.futuretenant.org

Pittsburgh Future Tenant is a multidisciplinary artspace located in Pittsburgh’s Downtown Cultural District at 819 Penn Avenue (recently relocated from 801 Liberty).  Future Tenant supports the creative expression of emerging artists from the Pittsburgh region and beyond.

Pittsburgh 150-250 Art Exhibit See how it was, See how it is. Fein Art Gallery April 25 2008 North Side

Fein Art Gallery Pittsburgh 150-250

Mark your calendars for this Pittsburgh art event! You don’t want to miss Pittsburgh 150-250: See how it was, See how it is. An art exhibit at Fein Gallery, April 25 through June 6, 2008. Never before seen images of Pittsburgh in 1908 as well as current artwork to celebrate Pittsburgh 250!

See How It Was, See How It Is

Featuring an exhibit of never before seen Images of Pittsburgh’s “Sesquicentennial”, the 150th Anniversary, in 1908 as well as contemporary paintings, sculptures, and photography to celebrate the 250th birthday of Pittsburgh!

Opening Reception Friday, April 25th, 2008 (5pm – 9pm) Fein Art Gallery 519 East Ohio St. Pittsburgh, PA 15212 on the North Side, 412 321-6816. Gallery hours are Monday thru Friday 9am-5pm.

Contributing Artists:Ron Donoughe, Carol Bewgley, Steven Boksenbaum, Robert Bowden, Alan Byrne, Rick Byerly, Cynthia Cooley, Bill DeBernardi, John Fobes, Gloria Hersch, Lila Hirsch Brody, Fumino Hora, Connie Merriman, Helen Naimark, Lilli Neiland, Anna Marie Sninsky, Susan Sparks, David Sparks, David Watts, Mary Lois Verrilla, Frank Flynn, Ron Thurston, Frank Webb, Bill Vrscak and Sherrie Plonski

Curators: Kathleen Zimbicki & Bruce Klein

If you’ve never been to Fein Gallery check out their website for a photograph of the gallery’s great space! http://www.feinartgallery.com/

Fein Gallery 519 East Ohio St. Pittsburgh, PA 15212 412 321-6816 on the North Side. Located next to Bernie’s Photo and Digital. Regular gallery hours are Monday thru Friday 9am-5pm.

"Hips, Rum and Rock n Roll" at Zombo Gallery, Opening April 12, 2008 5:30-11:00 pm

Pittsburgh artist Eric Luden will be showing digital illustrations, paintings and show posters at the Zombo Gallery. His show titled “Hips, Rum and Rock n Roll” opens on April 12th from 5:30 to 11:00pm and runs through April 26th.

Eric’s work is inspired by retro design, pin-up art and Southern California beach culture. His freelance work has been seen in various national publications and around the region in promotional posters for local bands and events. Zombo Gallery is located at 4900 Hatfield Street in Lawrenceville. There will be food, beer, wine and music by DJ Zombo.