FINAL DAYS Harry Potter and Pompeii Exhibits at the DTC in NY | Extended Final Weekend Hours

It is the final days for the Harry Potter and Pompeii Exhibits at the Discovery Times Center in NY! MOVEMENT was lucky enough to be in NY during its run and both exhibits are remarkable. Esspecialy the Pompeii Exhibit. The plaster castings poured from the spaces left by the victimes of Vesuvius were haunting and beautiful at the same time. If you are in NY be sure to take the time to see both of these exclusive exhibits! More info on each below.

Experience the amazing craftsmanship of more than 200 authentic costumes and props from the Harry Potter™ films displayed in settings inspired by the films sets - including the Great Hall, Hagrid's hut and the Gryffindor^™ common room. While touring through the exhibition space, discover iconic items such as Harry's original wand and eyeglasses, the Marauder's Map, Gryffindor school uniforms as well as costumes worn at the Yule Ball. Enter the Quidditch^™ area and toss a Quaffle, pull your own Mandrake in the Herbology vignette, encounter Buckbeak^™the Hippogriff and even a giant Acromantula spider.

Showcasing the supreme artistry and amazing craftsmanship that went into the making of the ever popular film series, Harry Potter: The Exhibit is sure to spark curious minds and foster an excitement of discovery among guests of all ages.

Experience Pompeii before and after the epic eruption 2,000 years ago. Imagine the moment their world vanished and discover the miraculous artifacts unearthed since. Witness the life and death of those frozen in time by ash.

• Over 250 artifacts - includes some never-before-seen objects and the largest collection of body casts ever on display including a dramatic skeleton collection

• A brand-new, immersive movie experience depicting a timelapsed representation starting from the moment of Vesuvius' massive explosion

Find out times and ticket prices at:
http://www.discoverytsx.com/

Mark Todd's "Force Field" Exhibition Opens Friday! 7/1

This Friday, July 1st, will mark the return of Mark Todd to La Luz de Jesus Gallery with his "Force Field" exhibition.

When last we showcased Mark Todd, he caught the attention of USA Today. A mere two weeks after this show opens, Mark will head down to San Diego Comicon International, where he'll be further promoting this installation. Click the image at left to access a preview gallery. Mark has delivered an incredible variety of his signature comic book deconstructions for this prestige installation that will occupy the entire space that currently showcases Glenn Barr's Faces show.
Anchoring Todd's installation is his Powerfury Fireworks Stand.

There's a maturity in the childlike simplicity of this project, which has been underway for quite some time. The explosive presentation of the sequential action that Todd's art celebrates is less juxtaposed than unleashed upon the public in a clever and relevant construction that configures the 4th of July holiday directly into the oeuvre of the show. It's a work of powerful significance that posits a logical progression from Duchamp's Urinal to Warhol's Brillo boxes to Hirst's Pharmacy. It undeniably references the nostalgic appeal of the movement that started as Lowbrow, graduated to Pop-Surrealism, and has recently found acceptance under the greater umbrella of California Modern/Figurative. It also closes the circle from comic books to graffiti to pop-art and back again.

2011 stands as a pivotal year for modern art, specifically with respect to the city of Los Angeles. It will be impossible to have any such discussion without referencing the "new school" that started 25 years ago at La Luz de Jesus and how this single gallery has pushed the envelope in ways that few others could and no others did.

La Luz de Jesus Gallery
(323) 666-7667
info@laluzdejesus.com

LGBTQ Awareness Days at UNF

Hello UNF LGBT Resource Center Community and Friends – Please join us all this week for LGBTQ Awareness Days, the biggest week of events in 2011. Of particular importance and timeliness, please join us at “Bullied” on Tuesday, January 25, 7 p.m. in the Robinson Theatre for an important film screening and discussion on anti-LGBT bullying and harassment in educational settings. More information on all of the week’s events is below and attached. All events are open to the entire community, including students, faculty, staff, alumni and Jacksonville community.


LGBTQ Awareness Days – Monday, January 24-Thursday, January 27


“Gay? Fine by Me”
Tues., Jan. 25, 11am-2pm
Student Union Osprey Plaza
The “Gay? Fine by Me” T-shirt campaign returns to bring visibility to allies of the LGBT community. The campaign has distributed more than 1,200 T-shirts to campus supporters in the past three years. This year the UNG LGBTRC will be giving out more than 450 shirts to students, faculty and staff.

“Bullied” Documentary
Tues., Jan 25, 6pm,
Robinson Theatre
“Bullied” is a documentary film that chronicles one student’s ordeal at the hands of anti-gay bullies, offering an inspiring message of hope to those fighting harassment today. The UNF LGBTRC will have a question-and-answer segment following the documentary.

Free Anonymous HIV Testing
Wed., Jan. 26, 1-3pm,
58E/1111
Know your status and get tested. HIV Testing is sponsored by the UNF Health Promotions and the UNF LGBTRC.

“Queers in the Spotlight”
Wed., Jan 26, 7pm,
58W/3804
Living with Pride is a discussion series on healthy living for the LGBT and ally communities. This week, the topic will be “Queers in the Spotlight” to discuss media portrayals of LGBT people.

“Out in the Workplace"
Thurs., Jan. 27, 12pm,
58W/3803
LGBT employees face a different set of challenges when it comes to being ‘out’ in the workplace. The choice to ‘come out’ or to ‘live openly’ about their sexuality or gender orientation can pose risks of safety, discrimination and job security. A panel of LGBT professional in Jacksonville will speak with students about career and professional concerns as well as their personal experiences of being ‘out’ in the workplace. This event is sponsored by UNF Career Services and the UNG LGBTRC.

PSYCHEDELIC VINYL BATTLE/OUTSIDER ART SHOW at Modernism 101

Attention ALL Psychedelic audiophiles and ALL artists! You are cordially invited to PSYCHEDELIC VINYL BATTLE/OUTSIDER ART SHOW at Modernism 101! Participate in one or both or just come support the show!

Outsider art theme only! No experience required/free show! Please submit all proposed images to: artist13jax@gmail.com for approval. We have over 5000 square feet of wall/floor space. Oh yeah, DRESS IN YOUR BEST COSTUME! Kudos to homemade attire and honorable mentions will be chosen by exhibiting artist judges and be rewarded art. We will have 2 pro tables & equipment on hand. Now taking appointments to share details. Look for the official event invite soon!!!

Saturday, October 23rd at 7pm. Be here!

"The most underground ART and avant garde music venue in Jax." Over 5000sq ft.

Modernism 101
700 Union St.
Downtown Jacksonville
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Modernism-101/145344132169541?ref=ts

VOTE for The Excavation of Mushroom Island

Voting begins today for the People's Choice Award in BLURB's Annual Photography Book competition. You've already shown your support by purchasing or blogging about my book The Excavation of Mushroom Island, and now you have one more opportunity to show how much you like my fictional archaeological exploration of the Super Mario World.

Simply visit my Blurb book page and click on the orange VOTE banner located in the middle of the page. By doing so you'll help my chances of not only winning the award but also supporting creative interpretations of your favorite video games.

Thank you for all your support!

Sincerely,
Logan Zawacki
Author/artist of The Excavation of Mushroom Island
www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/723284
www.loganzawacki.com

MOVEMENT presents James Hance!

Repo!'s Terrance Zdunich Debuts A Series Of Online Art Tutorials!

Are you an aspiring artist, hoping to learn the tricks of the trade from those who have made it? Or maybe you're an outsider, dying to learn the secrets of those who have been blessed with the gift of creation? No matter your position, fear not! Class is now in session! Terrance Zdunich, the mastermind behind Repo! The Genetic Opera, wants to teach YOU how to paint!

Although fans best recognize Terrance as Repo!'s charismatic, creepy narrator, GraveRobber, he also provided the comic book inspired artwork that appears throughout the movie and has been independently producing his own comics series, The Molting, since September of 2009. The Molting details the dark struggles of a dysfunctional, Southern Californian family in the late 1990s.

In conjunction with the release of the fourth installment of The Molting, its author is debuting a new project: "Painting A Still Life With Terrance Zdunich" is a series of online how-to videos, a seemingly innocent collection of art lessons from "The Tutor". Pupils will notice, however, that their instructor's methods are...less than traditional and, like the lives of his characters, deceptively darker than imagined.

The first episode of "Painting A Still Life With Terrance Zdunich" premieres at TheMoltingComic.com today, Tuesday, June 1, 2010. A new lesson will be released every Tuesday until this fourteen-part series is complete. Don't be late for class, students!

The Molting, chapter 4, “Lethal Raids”, is also now available for pre-order at TheMoltingComic.com.