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Posted October 26th, 2009 by Kate. Filed under Art, New Media, Technology

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The Pharmacy prescribes the following links to combat Monday online anemia.

http://www.beardrevue.com

It’s all about the beards, people. This blog has a simple description: ‘Review, commentary & discussion for the beard enthusiast. Up the beard ratio!’

ArtBabble Video: Creation of a Tibetan Mural

Pema Rinzin paints a mural of the Buddhist Guardian Kings of the Four directions. Pema Rinzin on his personal decision to paint the Four Great Guardian Kings: “They are unique imagery in that they are solid; they are protectors; and they are closest to our human form. For example, in Tibet at the largest monasteries like Drepung, all the Guardian Kings are in the front of the monastery. I thought they would also protect us here in the United States and at the Rubin Museum.

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Light Emitting Diodes

Posted October 21st, 2009 by Noelle Pulliam. Filed under Current Events, Technology

There are countless intriguing stories at the IMA, sometimes untold. Here is one of them.

LED fountain

Look like a rerun of X-Files? It’s not. If you’ve been around the Museum after dark recently, you may have spotted the new LED light installation in The Sutphin Fountain. Jeff Earl, head electrician at the IMA, replaced all the original white halogen lights, many submerged underwater, with the new technology. Read the rest of this entry »

IMA Wins 2009 National Medal for Museum and Library Services

Posted October 6th, 2009 by Meg Liffick. Filed under Art, Current Events, Musings, Uncategorized

It’s a big day! The IMA was just named one of the 10 recipients of the 2009 National Medal for Museum and Library Services, the nation’s highest honor for museums and libraries. Indiana Senator Richard Lugar nominated the Museum about which he said, “The IMA provides the Indianapolis community with valuable arts programming, education and many special exhibitions through the exploration of art, design, and the natural environment. It is truly a treasure in Indianapolis and very deserving of this prestigious honor.”

The annual award presented by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) since 1994, recognizes institutions for outstanding social, educational, environmental, or economic contributions to their communities. According to IMLS Director Anne-Imelda M. Radice, the IMA was selected for the award based on the Museum’s “exemplary programs (that) respond to community challenges, positively impact people’s lives, and serve as models for the nation’s museums.”

National Medal for Museum and Library Service

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The Pharmacy

Posted October 5th, 2009 by Kate. Filed under Art, Design, New Media

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The Pharmacy prescribes the following links to combat Monday online anemia.

www.i-do-it-yourself.com

Blog: iDiY

‘Design goodies for I Do- it-yourself weddings.’ Seems I’ve got weddings on the brain- only because I have two to attend this month- and here’s a crafty wedding blog that’ll inspire you to get hands-on with your nuptials.

ArtBabble Video: Art Institute Installations: Robert Gober’s Untitled

The Modern Wing contains two galleries devoted exclusively to the work of Robert Gober. Watch as the works Untitled (1994-95) and Untitled (1989-96) are installed in the Art Institute’s new contemporary galleries. In Gober’s words, “The painful imagery depicted on the wallpaper in this 1989 installation was meant as a reminder of fact—the ugly and unforgettable reality of the United States’ history.”

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The Pharmacy

Posted September 28th, 2009 by Kate. Filed under Art, New Media, Technology

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The Pharmacy prescribes the following links to combat Monday online anemia.

www.lifeadvicefromoldpeople.com

Blog: Life Advice from Old People

If this doesn’t get you to crack a sentimental smile on a Monday, then nothing will. You won’t find any potty-mouth one-liners here, but you will find sweet, insightful and real interviews and videos from the wisest among us.

ArtBabble Video: Smarthistory presents:Leonardo da Vinci: The Last Supper

A conversation about Leonardo’s famous fresco in the monastery of Santa Maria della Grazie in Milan. We discuss the characteristics of the High Renaissance style, the terrible condition of the painting, how Leonardo’s version of this subject is so unique, and what makes this such an important painting in European art history.

Speakers: Dr. Beth Harris, Dr. Steven Zucker

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