http://library.osu.edu/blogs/finearts Fri, 10 Oct 2008 15:17:37 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Gas was $2.99 this morning on my way to work.  So while I COULD probably afford to fill the tank this weekend, I probably won't need to as there are some pretty awesome things happening right here in C-Town.  The Wexner Center's daddy Peter Eisenman is going to be on campus Friday ... http://library.osu.edu/blogs/finearts/2008/10/10/whacha-gonna-do-october-10-12/ John Waters is talking about his memories of Andy Warhol at the Wexner Center Film/Video Theater Friday night.  I don't know if there are any tickets left, but I know students could pick up free ones, so if you want to go find out ASAP. Mid-Ohio Con is Saturday 10am-6pm and Sunday 10am-5pm.  ... http://library.osu.edu/blogs/finearts/2008/10/03/whacha-gonna-do-october-3-5/ This plaque by Benedetto da Maiano features many animals, including a dragon and a camel, all of which could represent some emotion or quality.  According to the Metropolitan Museum of Art's web site, the squirrel (located in the upper middle portion of the stone) represents "endurance or the quest for ... http://library.osu.edu/blogs/finearts/2008/09/29/hidden-animals-in-art-squirrel-edition-2/ So the other day I was on a run and something crazy happened (no, the fact that I was on a run was not the crazy thing): an albino squirrel ran in front of me and scampered up a telephone pole.  My first reaction was: Albino squirrel!  My second was: ... http://library.osu.edu/blogs/finearts/2008/09/23/hidden-animals-in-art-squirrel-edition/ Woot!  You would think that the beginning of fall quarter would mean it's time to buckle-down and get to work.  Well, it is, but is also time to PAR-TAY!   There are a lot of OSU-sponsored events, and a lot of things going on that aren't.  10 fun things to do during ... http://library.osu.edu/blogs/finearts/2008/09/22/whacha-gonna-do-welcome-week-edition/ In this self-portrait, Balthus has styled himself "The King of Cats," although frankly that cat seems big enough that I'd give him the title (it's up to his knees and looks like he could totally take Balthus out).  Weird facts about Balthus: he claimed he was a baron (not true!), ... http://library.osu.edu/blogs/finearts/2008/09/15/hidden-animals-in-art-cat-edition-4/   It's here, people!  The much-anticipated exhibit Andy Warhol:  Other Voices, Other Rooms finally opens Saturday.  No need to be scared off by the $8-for-adults admission fee...it's free every Thursday evening and the first Sunday of each month.  If you DO want to attend during other hours, consider joining the Warhol ... http://library.osu.edu/blogs/finearts/2008/09/12/whacha-gonna-do-september-12-14/ Paul Gauguin's painting Where Do We Come From?  Where are We Going?  What are We? is a very mysterious, probably allegorical painting that most likely shows the stages of life from infanthood to old age.  But the biggest mystery is this: what are those two white kitties doing in the ... http://library.osu.edu/blogs/finearts/2008/09/08/hidden-animals-in-art-cat-edition-3/ This story may be apocryphal, but since I heard it from one of the principles, I doubt it.  Apparently the artist Botero had a blow-out fight with a lady in New York and to spite her, he donated this cat sculpture to an apartment building across the street from where ... http://library.osu.edu/blogs/finearts/2008/09/02/hidden-story-about-animals-in-art-cat-edition/ Woot!  Saturday at Dublin Coffman High School an open-to-the-public rally will be taking place at 6:45pm with Senator Barack Obama and his running mate Sentaor Joe Biden.  One of the best things about living in Central Ohio is the excitement of political season.  So bring your camera, your autograph book and ... http://library.osu.edu/blogs/finearts/2008/08/29/whacha-gonna-do-august-29-september-7/