Hand-painted baseballs on display at Westmoreland Museum of American Art
A new exhibit at The Westmoreland Museum of American Art focuses on the intricate artwork of a native Pittsburgher who used America’s pastime as his canvas. Sixty hand-painted baseballs are on display at the Greensburg museum, honoring George Sosnak, a self-taught artist whose work turned an ordinary object into detailed...
Pittsburgh artists turn industrial relics into creative hubs
Pittsburgh’s identity is deeply rooted in its history as the Steel City and “The City That Built America,” at one time producing more than half of the nation’s steel and 80% of its glass. Though these heavy industries have faded, their remnants are visible all over, in old buildings and...
Meet Joe Wos, the Pittsburgh artist behind ‘Mazetoons’
Those in the habit of heading to the comics section of the newspaper can expect something a little different in the Tribune-Review, courtesy of local cartoonist Joe Wos. Wos is the creator of syndicated comic-puzzle “Mazetoons,” and he’s excited to see his work appear in a Pittsburgh newspaper. It debuts...
Carnegie Museum of Natural History closing Polar World exhibit
Polar World, the Carnegie Museum of Natural History exhibit giving a glimpse into Inuit culture and Arctic wildlife, will close June 28. The area’s replica igloo, life-size dioramas and animal specimens have been staples of the museum for decades. It started development in 1978 before opening in 1983 as one...
Calligraphy Guild exhibit in Sharpsburg encourages people to pick up a pen
With so much of today’s communication typed on phones and screens, a group of artists is holding tight to their passion for hand-lettering. Calligraphy Guild Pittsburgh members will share their enthusiasm for the lost art during an exhibit at Ketchup City Creative in Sharpsburg. The show runs May 9-16 at...
France reckons with Nazi-looted art in new Paris museum gallery
PARIS — The painting shows a girl in a bonnet and her younger brother staring across the Normandy coast toward an unknown horizon. The artwork itself faced an unknown future in 1942, when it was acquired in Paris for Adolf Hitler, one of countless works swept up in the Nazi...
59th Carnegie International, titled ‘if the word we,’ focuses on collaboration
Every four years, the Carnegie Museum of Art in Oakland pulls together an exhibition of modern artists from around the world for the Carnegie International. Starting Saturday, the 59th Carnegie International will be open — and it’s all about collaboration. “The Carnegie International … is a programmatic high point for...
Heinz History Center offers glimpse inside newly underway expansionVideo
The Strip District’s Senator John Heinz History Center — the largest history museum in Pennsylvania — is now in the process of getting even bigger. Officials broke ground Thursday on a massive new expansion that sports sterling new features aimed at carrying the museum into the future. The moment comes...
How a father and daughter duped NYC’s art world with fake Warhols and Banksys
NEW YORK — A little over a year ago, the New York City art dealer Robert Rogal received a visit to his private showroom from a young woman, who seemed eager to offload a family heirloom. Introducing herself as Karolina Bankowska, she carried a framed painting signed by Andrew Wyeth,...
Kamin Science Center to unveil climate change exhibit
The Kamin Science Center is reopening its doors following the NFL Draft and unveiling its first exhibit as part of the Rapid Science Engagement Initiative, designed to get people talking about science topics that tend to be considered more controversial. On Saturday, guests will get their first look at the...
Robot dogs with Musk and Zuckerberg heads roam around Berlin gallery in Beeple’s new exhibit
BERLIN — Robot dogs with hyper-realistic silicone heads modeled after world-renowned figures — including Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, Andy Warhol and Pablo Picasso — can be seen roaming around a Berlin gallery, occasionally “pooing” printed images of their surroundings which they’ve previously captured with integrated cameras. The animals...
Westmoreland Cultural Trust to recognize 64 high school seniors at ‘Achievement in the Arts’ ceremony
Sixty-four seniors from 16 Westmoreland County high schools will be recognized by the Westmoreland Cultural Trust for their exceptional artistic abilities. The Cultural Trust will host its 28th annual Achievement in the Arts award ceremony on May 13. It recognizes graduating seniors who have excelled in vocal or instrumental music,...
Philadelphia museum brings Rocky statue inside after decades of tension
PHILADELPHIA — Every day, visitors from around the world make their way to the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art — not necessarily for the galleries inside, but for a statue of a fictional boxer from South Philadelphia. The bronze figure of Rocky Balboa — arms raised in victory,...
Meet the artists behind this season’s Pittsburgh Penguins community gamesVideo
This week may have been all about football in Southwestern Pennsylvania, but the first round of the NHL Playoffs have also been ruling the thoughts of hockey fans who love their hometown team. And the Pittsburgh Penguins love their city back, which is why the team holds a number of...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: April 24-26
Most Pittsburghers will fall into one of two camps this weekend: those excited to attend the NFL Draft and those on “snowstorm protocol,” staying home with lots of snacks. But never fear — there is a happy medium. Here are some events to check out if you don’t want to...
‘True Colors’ of Phipps Conservatory shine through at Spring Flower ShowVideo
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is reflecting on their mission and history through its Spring Flower show this year, “True Colors.” The show, one of many rotating exhibitions throughout the year, is on display through April 26. “They’re a lot to put on,” said Ben Dunigan, director of horticulture for...
Two29 Gallery in Braddock will open with a celebration of Pittsburgh’s ‘aerosol art’Video
Damien Luvara can remember his mother letting him skip school to go to the Carnegie Museum in his youth. “It’s the first time I remember seeing art and feeling that there was something outside of my world that was bigger than me,” he said. After several decades working as an...
Block party helps people discover ‘underappreciated treasure’ of the Maxo Vanka murals in Millvale church
While heads are often bowed in prayer inside churches, many were looking up in awe at a Millvale church on Sunday. For some, St. Nicholas Church was something like a man-made geode, its unassuming yellow brick walls containing a colorful treasure within. The treasure inside the 125-year-old Croatian church perched...
Arts Landing highlights Downtown revitalization efforts ahead of NFL DraftVideo
Arts Landing — the 4-acre, outdoor civic space located at Eighth Street and Penn Avenue in the Cultural District — is open on time ahead of next week’s NFL Draft. The $31 million project’s completion after 22 months contributes to what elected officials and civic leaders called a generational, arts-driven...
Student art, America’s 250th anniversary to be highlighted during Greensburg ArtsWalk
Work by local students will be a focal point of this year’s Greensburg ArtsWalk — including vinyl records on display in businesses and an exhibit celebrating the nation’s 250th birthday. This is the seventh year for ArtsWalk, a day highlighting local artists and musicians throughout downtown Greensburg. It is a...
Pittsburgh artists, locally inspired art to be part of NFL Draft
Pittsburgh will be woven into every aspect of the upcoming NFL Draft, which will be held Downtown and on the North Shore from April 23-25. On Tuesday, the NFL announced locally inspired art that will add another dimension to the ‘Burgh representation throughout the event. Two artists with local connections...
Sewickley art exhibitions support Youth Arts Possibilities program
First National Bank Exhibition Hall in Sewickley is hosting exhibitions to raise money for arts programs for children in underserved communities. Ron Donoughe captures Western Pennsylvania on a canvas. The Lawrenceville artist has painted images all over town, many done in an outdoor setting. His work is being featured at...
Heinz History Center highlights the work of its archivists at annual event
An annual program that puts local archivists in the spotlight will return to the Senator John Heinz History Center on Sunday. Treasures in the Archives, now in its 12th year, will delve into artifacts from four of the History Center’s historic collections. But the one-day event comes with a twist:...
Sweetwater Center for the Arts set to acquire ownership of their building
After occupying the building for nearly four decades, and after almost ayear and a half of negotiations and bureaucracy, Sweetwater Center for the Arts will soon officially own its longtime home, the Old Sewickley Post Office. Established in 1975, Sweetwater Center for the Arts moved into the Old Sewickley Post...
Retired dancer continues artistic expression through paintings
Friends of the Monroeville Public Library welcome the community to Renee Simeone’s art exhibit “Resplendence” from May 1-27 at the Gallery Space during regular library hours. An open reception is set for 6 to 8 p.m. May 2. Some of Simeone’s pieces will be available for purchase, along with tote...
