Earth Works

Lamar Clarkson writes about artists who are finding novel and sometimes quirky ways to heal the world + other viewpoints @ http://www.artnewsonline.com/issues/article.asp?art_id=2503

Brilliant!

Design-art

I found Alice Rawsthorn's article on design-art @ http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/06/02/arts/design2.php
interesting, in fact, she was right, design-arts are becoming commercial phenomenons, and auction houses are making good money.

Useful links:
www.designmiami.com
www.mossonline.com
www.neutra.org
www.contrastsgallery.com
www.galeriekreo.com
www.toolsgalerie.com
www.establishedandsons.com
www.deitch.com
http://galerieneu.net
www.moma.org
www.airdeparis.com
www.haunchofvenison.com

JVC + Green Pack

The Jewelers Vigilance Committee (JVC) is going green + the JVC's Green Pack includes an informational CD, templates, forms, an AML DVD to help jewelers train their employees on the requirements of the law, new guidance for the industry and a storage binder.

Useful link:
www.jvclegal.org

Václav Havel

(via Wiki) Václav Havel is a Czech writer and dramatist. He was the tenth and last President of Czechoslovakia (1989-1992) and the first President of the Czech Republic (1993-2003). He has written over twenty plays and numerous non-fiction works, some of which have received international acclaim. He has received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Philadelphia Liberty Medal, and the Ambassador of Conscience Award.

Useful link:
www.vaclavhavel.cz

I am huge fan of Václav Havel.

Planet Green

Planet Green's 24-hour eco-lifestyle television network with online and on-air presence represents a broad range of ideas and perspectives. I think the solutions-oriented tips and information are practical and inspiring. Let's go green!

Useful links:
http://planetgreen.discovery.com
www.planetgreengame.com

Film School

Here is what San Francisco's Film School site has to say about filmmaking:
'At the San Francisco School of Digital Filmmaking the film set is your classroom – whether you’re directing your own film, writing your first screenplay, or working with professionals on a feature. For aspiring filmmakers, screenwriters or film actors, our film school gives you the three most valuable tools you need to start your career - a reel of your own work, credits on student and professional projects, and contacts in the industry. Our film school curriculum is entirely project-based, allowing you to develop your skills hands-on while bringing your creative ideas to life. SFSDF has a powerfully simple philosophy 'the best way to learn the craft of filmmaking is to make films!' At our film school, students produce hundreds of films every year.'

Useful link:
www.sfdigifilm.com

Faith + Globalisation

I think the links between the religious, economic and political forces shaping our world are either translucent to opaque or too rarely explored or explained. I hope The Tony Blair Faith Foundation will put this right. Good luck!

Useful link:
http://tonyblairfaithfoundation.org

Blue Print

Sylvia Hochfield writes about the disputed fingerprint on Jackson Pollock's paint can + other viewpoints @ http://www.artnewsonline.com/issues/article.asp?art_id=2504&current=True

Useful links:
www.jacksonpollock.org
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jackson_Pollock
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0487092
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Who_the_Fuck_Is_Jackson_Pollock%3F

Selling works of art with ambiguous or questionable authenticity requires special skills. I encounter the same problems in the gem and jewelry industry. Catch me if you can!