Art

Christo Gains Federal Approval for Art Project
By Jen Folger
November 8, 2011 - 10:56am
Artist will get the chance to complete his "Over the River" work in Colorado

Federal officials announced Monday they have approved Christo's proposal to suspend miles of fabric over the Arkansas River in Colorado. New York-based artist Christo has been planning and trying to get approval of this project since 1992.

The $50 million project is named "Over the River" and will include eight suspended panel segments. The segments are made of a translucent, silvery fabric than will span 42-miles of the Arkansas River.

Americana style
By NewsHouse Staff
October 11, 2011 - 2:45pm
New exhibition pairs vintage clothes and furniture.

A new exhibition from Syracuse University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) pairs original Arts and Crafts Movement furnishings, with an emphasis on those designed by Gustav Stickley, with clothing worn by American women during 1909-1913.