From Anvil to Microscope: Modern metallography and the ancient secrets of metalcraft (Fri, Jul 4)
Higgins Armory Museum, 100 Barber Avenue, Worcester, MA
Metallurgy has been among the most influential human technologies for over five thousand years. Preindustrial metalsmiths knew nothing of the material science that governs the properties of metals, yet their traditional techniques, handed down from generation to generation, allowed them to manipulate these properties to produce superior steels even without any scientific understanding of what they were doing. This exhibit uses the tools of modern metallography such as optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and electron diffusion analysis to reveal the composition and structure of a selection of artifacts from the Higgins Armory collection, ranging from a Chinese bronze blade of 1000 B.C.E. to a modern decorative sword, tracing the evolution of metals technology across the millennia. Cost: Free with Museum Admission Through Sunday, Sep 7.

Claude Monet
Sunset In Venice - to look at a full size display of this print and review more thorough information about this Claude Monet print, click the artists name affixed to the thumbnail photo. Get purchasing, conservation framing and measurement guidelines for this artists print. Claude Monet is one of the top 50 best selling artists and has many other art print giclees similar in genre to "Sunset In Venice", review their other art prints.

The Zula Patrol: Mission Weather Exhibit (Fri, Jul 4)
EcoTarium, 222 Harrington Way, Worcester, MA
Enter the wonderful world of Zula! Based on the popular PBS animated children's series, The Zula Patrol, this engaging exhibit explores the strange and wild world of weather. Climb into climate tents featuring temperature extremes from very cold to steaming hot, touch a real cloud and replicate the sounds made by wind and rain using classic movie sound machines. Special opening event Saturday, June 7, 12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. with free Zula giveaways and fun activities. Come meet the character Professor Multo! Cost: Free with museum admission. Through Sunday, Nov 30.

Steve Thoms
Shades of Poppies - to see a large depiction of this image as well as look through the newest info in regards to this Steve Thoms art reproduction, mouse click the artist title over the thumbnail image. Also get purchasing, framing and print measurement advice for this museum art giclee print. Steve Thoms has produced a good amount of additional art giclee prints in a similar genre as "Shades of Poppies", glance at their other wall pictures.

Raandesk to Bridge
Stepping forth from the world wide web, Raandesk prepares to show at Bridge Art Fair

Andy Warhol
The World - to look at a bigger size depiction of this print plus explore other consumer facts dealing with this Andy Warhol gallerie art print, click through on the artists name hyperlink affixed to the miniature image. Also visit for purchasing, preservation framing and print measurement consumer guidance for this museum art work. Andy Warhol has many other distinguished wall pictures in addition to "The World", examine the artist catalog for for other wall poster prints.

On Nose-picking and Art
Two items caught my eye this week about nose pickers and, I kid you not, art. The first was an informative post by travel writer Harriet Baskas on msnbc.com about...