Tag Archives: art

  1. CABINET TO REVIEW RECOMMENDED CHANGES TO CULTURAL INDUSTRIES DEVELOPMENT BILL: BGIS NEWS FEATURE

    {EDITOR’S NOTE – Ain’t that strange? Just after we post Part 1 of Itemised Concerns, suddenly the Government Information Service hustles this article out?} Barbados’ Cabinet will soon be considering changes to the proposed Cultural Industries Development Bill following new recommendations from stakeholders. This disclosure has come from Minister of Family, Culture, Sports and Youth, [...]

    May 22, 2012Featured, PoliticalNo comments
  2. “In Black & White” at Art Splash in Hastings, 25 May 2012 from 6:00 pm

    “In Black & White” will be held at the Art Splash in Hastings on the 25th of May, from 6:00 to 9:00 pm.

    May 22, 2012Fashion, Galleries, Photo GalleryNo comments
  3. The Barbados Community College’s Graphics PORTFOLIO 2012

    The Barbados Community College is pleased to announce the annual showcase of the Bachelor of Art Degree in Graphic Design ‘Portfolio’ at the Grande Salle in the Central Bank of Barbados. Entitled ‘Cloud 9’, which makes references to joy and optimism, students explore concept and media through a variety of visual styles that reflect their [...]

    May 3, 2012Education, Photo GalleryNo comments
  4. “Juvenescence” at Errol Barrow Centre for Creative Imagination ’til May 11th: Curator & Students

    The show is mostly 6th or Upper 6th students from Lodge, Combermere and Queen’s College, I was surprised to learn Kolij, alias: Harrison College, backed out at the last minute?

    May 1, 2012Galleries, Photo GalleryNo comments
  5. “Juvenescence” at Errol Barrow Centre for Creative Imagination ’til May 11th: Taisha Carrington

    Is this the same Taisha Carrington who competed in Miss World for Barbados? Yes she is, so who says beauty pageants are limited to only music or batons as Talent? The spider was cast in plaster-of-paris and lost a leg along the way, which reminded of when I read the Anansi Boys from Neil Gaiman [...]

    May 1, 2012Photo Gallery, SculptureNo comments
  6. “Juvenescence” at Errol Barrow Centre for Creative Imagination ’til May 11th: Adam Patterson

    Anyone who knows Greek mythology would be aware that Aphrodite is not really an accurate name for defining motherly love, PLUS it was Zeus who gave birth to Pallas Athene only after Hephaestos struck Zeus’ swollen head with an axe. This sculpture is more in line with this story, rather than a representation of the [...]

    May 1, 2012Photo Gallery, Sculpture5 comments
  7. Don Small exhibition at Gallery of Caribbean Art: Sunday 22nd April, 5pm to 8pm #speightstown #barbados #art #painting

    Monday – Friday, 9.30am to 4.30pm and Saturday, 9.30am to 2.00pm www.artgallerycaribbean.com Call them; 246-419-0858

    April 11, 2012Galleries, Photo GalleryNo comments
  8. Light at Bridgetown Gallery, Sheraton Mall: Andre Williams #photography #barbados #sheratonmall

    The study of light and its reflection brings to mind the Aesop’s fable where a dog lost its bone by attacking its own reflection while crossing a bridge along a river and millennia later, reggae music icon Bob Marley simplified it to “Craven Choke Puppy“

    April 6, 2012Galleries, Photo GalleryNo comments
  9. Explorations III, Art Splash in Hastings, Christ Church: Jan Marcelo channels Noël Coward? #sarcasm #barbados #mixedmedia #art

    The artist has a similar dry wit to to the homage she is seeking to deliver and does so with alacrity, would like to see them try and interpret other songs from Ivor Novello‘s protégé

    April 6, 2012Painting, Photo GalleryNo comments
  10. Explorations III, Art Splash in Hastings, Christ Church: Amor Mottley’s Papier Maché #barbados #sculpture #3d #gender

    This almost jumped off the wall and cuffed me in order to be noticed, it is powerful and it sold fairly quickly – actually I was surprised at the asking quote for the work since it seemed worth far more to me…

    April 6, 2012Photo Gallery, SculptureNo comments
  11. Explorations III, Art Splash in Hastings, Christ Church: Carol Cadogan-Fox in 3D #barbados #military #fashion #uniforms

    Honestly, this photo does not capture the full majesty, you need to head for the South Coast and experience it yourself!

    April 6, 2012Galleries, Photo GalleryNo comments
  12. Barbadian Officers arrest man for drugs at GAIA, while next man arrested for murder #lifebuoy #smuggling #narcotics #airport #police #barbados #cannabis #jamaica

    Kemar Oneil Hamilton, 19 years. A Jamaican national was arrested and charged for the following offences whilst at the G.A.I.A on March 28th 2012. Possession a controlled drug to wit cannabis. Trafficking. Possession with intent to supply. Importation. About 11:40 hrs, Hamilton arrived by air and was interviewed by Police who referred him to Customs. [...]

    March 31, 2012CrimeNo comments
  13. HeadHunters: Norwegian Thriller (#cinema #limegrove #olympustheatres) 27th April 2012

    HeadHunters Movie is a thriller directed by Morten Tyldum, following the story of Roger,a charming scoundrel and Norway’s most accomplished headhunter. He steals art to subsidize his expensive lifestyle until the day he discovers something which makes him a hunted man…

    March 19, 2012Books, Cinema, Video GalleryNo comments
  14. Garage Sale – Art supplies and art books this Saturday morning at Pavilion Court, Hastings

    Dear All, My studio has become overloaded with art stock and more so I am selling to clear at the garage sale at Pavilion Court, Hastings on Saturday 9am-noon. At #17 (my studio) I will be selling: Stretched canvases from $10; Frames from $5; Art books going from $5; Art magazines going from $2; Art [...]

    March 16, 2012Arts, Events, Photo GalleryNo comments
  15. You’re Excused while you Kiss the Sky: Channelling Pollock & Kahlo, Grenada raised Asher Mains infuses “Dreaducation” with Bob Marley’s lyrics

    “What she was not quite so successful in overcoming was her strenuous love/hate relationship with Rivera, which came to occupy her time and her life almost as much as her painting.” – Roland E. Zwick, IMDb.com on the late Frida Kahlo – critiquing the Salma Hayek film of 2002 “As romantic as it may sound, [...]

    March 14, 2012Culture, Review2 comments
  16. BRIDGETOWN GALLERY WANTS ALL BARBADIANS TO ATTEND “LIGHT” ON MAR. 31

    Diane Cardill * bellsinbarbados@gmail.com * http://web.me.com/dianesart

    March 13, 2012Events, Galleries, Photo GalleryNo comments
  17. CONSULTATION ON CULTURAL INDUSTRIES THOUGHT TO BE VERY SUCCESSFUL BY GOVERNMENT – WHAT DID PARTICIPANTS FEEL?

    {EDITOR’S NOTE – There is the Government perspective and then there’s what is a bit closer to reality, which many idiot Bajans would rather NOT have, preferring to remain trapped in Mediocrity as the benchmark as opposed to what should be avoided, nevertheless, we list both sides and you’ll be able to pick apart which [...]

    February 28, 2012Editorial, PoliticalNo comments
  18. CULTURAL INDUSTRIES BILL – A VITAL TOOL FOR B’DOS: A BGIS NEWS FEATURE

    If everything goes according to plan, Barbados could have its Cultural Industries Development Bill completed and enacted by the middle of this year. With this in mind, the Division of Culture and Sports is working assiduously to ensure its stakeholders and members of the public get an opportunity to thoroughly examine the draft Bill and [...]

    February 24, 2012PoliticalNo comments
  19. Caribbean Fine Arts (CaFA) Fair to Open at Two Mile Hill on March 7th in Barbados

    The CaFA Fair opens on the 7th of March with 35 exhibitors of paintings, sculpture, photography, drawings, original limited edition prints and new media exploring the cultural traditions of the Caribbean.

    February 22, 2012Arts, Events, Photo GalleryNo comments
  20. CONSULTATION ON CULTURAL INDUSTRIES BILL NEXT WEEKEND

    Government’s draft Cultural Industries Development Bill will come under the microscope during a one-day consultation on Saturday 25th February, at the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre. Minister of Culture, Stephen Lashley, will deliver remarks, while Director of the Shridath Ramphal Centre for International Trade Law, Dr. Keith Nurse, will make a presentation on cultural industries. During the discussions, [...]

    February 18, 2012Arts, Culture, Events, Photo GalleryNo comments
  21. SECOND EDITION OF THE ENGLISH-SPEAKING CARIBBEAN’S ONLY INTERNATIONAL FINE ART FAIR TO BE STAGED IN BARBADOS: 7th to 11th MARCH 2012

    Following on the heels of its popularly and critically acclaimed inaugural staging, the second edition of the Caribbean Fine Art (“CaFA”) Fair with over 35 exhibitors of paintings, sculpture, photography, drawings, original limited edition prints and new media exploring the cultural traditions of the Caribbean, will be staged at the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre, Two [...]

    February 15, 2012Featured, News1 comment
  22. This March at Gallery of Caribbean Art, Speightstown: Asher Mains, Wings to Fly

    Sitting in his studio/loft in Deep Ellum, the well known enclave for artists in Dallas, Texas, one would surmise that Asher Mains is the perfect prototype for a North American, urban artist. Small sculptures in porcelain and clay of the human figure sit in a line atop the half wall, stencils on paper and canvas [...]

    February 14, 2012Education, Featured, Painting, TravelNo comments
  23. BRIAN TALMA EXHIBITION: “RAW” at Silver Sands & Curated by Aweipo Gallery, 18 & 19 February

    Coming up this weekend Feb 18 th & 19 th International Windsurfer Brian Talma will host an exhibition of recent works in his show entitled: “RAW“ This show features a series of representational works on canvas, that capture his view of the world,and his experiences.

    February 14, 2012Culture, Events, Galleries, Photo GalleryNo comments
  24. Bridgetown Gallery is opening its new show “RED” this Friday 10th Feb at the Sheraton Mall, upstairs

    The Bridgetown Gallery’s February Show entitled “RED” features sculpture, ceramics, watercolours, pencil drawings, photography, acrylic and oil paintings from over 40 artists. Every work of art in the show has a bit of RED in it, and it is amazing to see the variety of works the artists have incorporated to go with the theme. [...]

    February 7, 2012Culture, Galleries, Photo GalleryNo comments
  25. Fashion Icon Donna Karan, Explores Investment Opportunities in Haiti’s Heartland

    Internationally-acclaimed fashion designer Donna Karan accompanied Haitian Minister of the Interior, Thierry Mayard-Paul, as he visited the cities of Jeremiah and Jacmel during his “listening campaign.” The visits, a continuation of the Minister’s tour of Haiti’s heartland, are aimed at advancing the government’s goals for building a sustainable economy through investments that support decentralization and [...]

    January 17, 2012Fashion, Featured, Nature, TravelNo comments