David Nash advances Zen with a chain saw
Beginning in the 1970s, British sculptor David Nash updated the tradition of direct carving using chain saws as chisels. But even those who know Nash's work may be struck by the increasing delicacy and precision he has brought to mechanized carving in some of...

A critic's life-changing artistic experience
A reader wrote recently to suggest that I and other Chronicle critics devote some space to describing artistic experiences that we feel formed our sensibilities. This begins an occasional series intended to do just that. Many years ago, I read a remark by the...

Grace Hartigan, 86, Abstract Painter, Dies
Ms. Hartigan was a second-generation Abstract Expressionist whose gestural, intensely colored paintings often incorporated images drawn from popular culture.

Don Li-Leger
Poppy Nine Patch - to examine a full size view image of this piece and also look over new shoppers updates on this Don Li-Leger wall art reproduction, go on through the artists text over the thumbnail. You can also examine buying, framing and print measurement details for this art picture. Don Li-Leger is one of the top 50 best selling artists and has numerous other museum artworks similar in genre to "Poppy Nine Patch", review the artists directory for other museum prints.

Natasha Wescoat
Heaven's Dawn series - to look at a bigger depiction of this image and find out expanded data relating to this Natasha Wescoat gallery artwork, click through on the artist title atop the small image of the print at your left side. In addition there is purchasing, preservation framing and print measurement consumer guidance for this wall artwork. Natasha Wescoat has produced many additional pictures in the same style as "Heaven's Dawn series", come see their other pictures.

Troika has been commissioned by Artwise Curators
I love finding well done art in public places. Pieces that serve a function as well as make our experience of walking through the world more enjoyable often go unnotieced. If you happen to be traveling through Heathrow airport you may want to make a quick detour to Terminal 5 and check this piece out.

004 Hatshepsut: From Queen to Pharaoh
Actor Sam Waterston narrates the story of the famous Egyptian queen Hatshepsut.

Gustav Klimt
Sea Serpents IV (detail) - to look at a bigger size thumbnail and obtain the newest info on this Gustav Klimt gallerie poster, click the artist name connected with the little copy at your left side of this posting. You can also look over buying, framing and print size details for this gallery reproduction. Gustav Klimt has made many other prints in the same style as "Sea Serpents IV (detail)", look through their other gallery images .

Steve Hanks
Bookends - to review a large depiction of this print as well as obtain new details associated with this Steve Hanks museum art art work, mouse click the artist name a bit above the little depiction. Get buying, framing and height and width information for this museum art poster. Steve Hanks is one of the top 50 best selling artists and has a large number of other wall images similar in genre to "Bookends", look at the artist inventory for the newest gallery reproductions.

Henri Matisse
Blue Nude I 1952 - to look at a bigger depiction of this print and peruse supplementary knowledge on this Henri Matisse gallerie artworks, click through on the artists text over the small size graphic. Obtain buying, conservation framing methods and print dimension details for this gallerie art reproduction. Henri Matisse is an outstanding artist and has created various poster prints similar to "Blue Nude I 1952", look into the artist store for for other wall poster prints.

Beginner Salsa Lessons with Salsa Storm (Mon, Oct 20)
6:15 PM-7:15 PM, Salsa Storm Dance Studio, 9 Harrison Street, Worcester, MA
This 8 week salsa course will teach you beginner techniques in footwork patterns, partnering, body movements, right and left turns for both followers and leaders and developing the fundamental of music timing. Salsa Storm's state of the art dance studio will allow students to enjoy an environment condusive to learning the art of salsa dancing. Enjoy the art of salsa! Sponsored by: Salsa Storm Dance Instructors, Inc.. Cost: $100 per person Mondays, through Oct 20.

The Zula Patrol: Under the Weather Digital Planetarium Show (Mon, Oct 20)
EcoTarium, 222 Harrington Way, Worcester, MA
The Zula Patrol invades Worcester for the New England premiere of their new space show at the Alden Digital Planetarium. Take a rollercoaster ride across the universe with the lovable, wacky cast of alien characters from the award-winning PBS series, The Zula Patrol, while learning about astronomy and weather. Ride along with the Zula Patrol as they try to save the solar system's weather from interplanetary villain Dark Truder. Encounter the strange and wild weather of planets--including ours. The Zula Patrol award-winning public television series for kids and the related exhibit and dome show were created by Zula USA, LLC. Cost: $5 plus museum admission; $4 members. Through Friday, Apr 17.