Ariel Sharon art installation

We are currently reading about the  political  impact in the arts; and, also reading about  installation  art, you should look at the attached site.

From the site ImpactLab:

Controversial Leader Coma-tized

Ariel Sharon, once one of the Mideast’s most controversial leaders, is the subject of an unusual art exhibition presently on display in Tel Aviv. Israeli artist Noam Braslavsky has created a life-size sculpture of the comatose Sharon lying eyes-open in his hospital bed

http://www.impactlab.net/2010/10/19/ariel-sharon-in-a-coma-becomes-an-art-installation/

Abstract Expressionism

BIG BANG    New Yorker.COM  slide show Abstract Expressionism.  Take the time to enrich your visual  knowledge.  Thank you.

New Book on Frida Kahlo by Judy Chicago

Since femanisim and gender will be themes discussed in Contemporary Art,  the new book on Frida Kahlo by Judy Chicago should be interesting, to see if the viewpoints of a contemporary feminist artist will enhance our understanding of Kahlo and her work. Kahlo is not covered in your text, but she has gathered much interest in our time, particularly as a role model, etc. for women. She gained further notic among today's generation through the release of the film "Frida" in 2002. If you haven't seen the film, it is well worth seeing.

You can find out more in the information section of the Judy Chicago web site:

http://www.judychicago.com/?p=news_chicago

And more about Frida Kahlo at:
http://www.fridakahlo.com/