Omaha World Herald wrote:"The Bemis has filled a huge community role in terms of educating people about what contemporary art is about and by reaching many people in different ways," said local artist Terry Rosenberg... The Bemis Center's residency program is known all over the world, but Omahans knew little about the center's activities. "That shouldn't be true," Masuoka said. "We should be as known in Omaha as we are in Berlin or London."
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I'll have to say, most people I know, that ain't their cup of tea, whether they are familiar with contemporary art or not.Omaha World Herald wrote:In 2002, an artist licked a 2,500-square-foot gallery floor covered in yellow frosting to explore the meaning of yellow as a cultural reference. In 2004, the center held a Valentine's Day auction featuring the performance art form known as naked sushi. Recently, a Massachusetts-based artist built an installation featuring a "house" made out of hay as a commentary on American materialism.
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Yeah thats probably the reason why many people in Omaha do not have any clue about Bemis. I am sure it has more appeal from people on the coasts and in Europe, which is also mentioned in the article. I think it is too much for some people in the midwest.icejammer wrote:I'll have to say, most people I know, that ain't their cup of tea, whether they are familiar with contemporary art or not.Omaha World Herald wrote:In 2002, an artist licked a 2,500-square-foot gallery floor covered in yellow frosting to explore the meaning of yellow as a cultural reference. In 2004, the center held a Valentine's Day auction featuring the performance art form known as naked sushi. Recently, a Massachusetts-based artist built an installation featuring a "house" made out of hay as a commentary on American materialism.
Did anyone else attend the Bemis auction Saturday night? It was a fun event - around 500 attended. The selection of art seems to be getting better yearly (and the high end art goes higher).
I would bet there aren't many in Omaha who have any idea how lucky they are to have the Bemis and how important it is in the art world. It's interesting to know that the Bemis is probably more well known in Berlin and other world capitals than in Omaha.
I would bet there aren't many in Omaha who have any idea how lucky they are to have the Bemis and how important it is in the art world. It's interesting to know that the Bemis is probably more well known in Berlin and other world capitals than in Omaha.
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Yeah it was cool.
I really liked the painting to the immediate right of the stage during the live auction.
The one with the seascape with all the smoking volcanoes & the shark fins circling.
After a few drinks I was afraid if I started, I'd get cought up in a bidding war...
and since we just built a new house and moved in, but have not sold the old house yet, I really could not afford to let that happen!
Double mortgage & double utilty bills suck!
Ironically the lady who bought "my" painting was also the one who outbid me on a small item in the silent auction, oh well, there is always next year!
I really liked the painting to the immediate right of the stage during the live auction.
The one with the seascape with all the smoking volcanoes & the shark fins circling.
After a few drinks I was afraid if I started, I'd get cought up in a bidding war...
and since we just built a new house and moved in, but have not sold the old house yet, I really could not afford to let that happen!
Double mortgage & double utilty bills suck!
Ironically the lady who bought "my" painting was also the one who outbid me on a small item in the silent auction, oh well, there is always next year!
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Well, icejammer, you ARE from Council Bluffs. ;)
I actually remember that installation that had the floor covered in yellow frosting. I didn't actually see the guy lick it up, though.
I love the Bemis, because I love art. But it's also one of Omaha's biggest assets, especially when one considers how much an institution like that does to combat various negative stereotypes that are associated with Omaha.
I actually remember that installation that had the floor covered in yellow frosting. I didn't actually see the guy lick it up, though.
I love the Bemis, because I love art. But it's also one of Omaha's biggest assets, especially when one considers how much an institution like that does to combat various negative stereotypes that are associated with Omaha.
"The right to have access to every building in the city by private motorcar in an age when everyone possesses such a vehicle is actually the right to destroy the city."
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People who should know about Bemis do.
People who wouldn't know about it (nor the Joslyn) don't. People who are into art, culture...or just like to be pretentious...all know about Bemis.
Also, Bemis now has a "Band in Residency" which is Tilly and the Wall.
People who wouldn't know about it (nor the Joslyn) don't. People who are into art, culture...or just like to be pretentious...all know about Bemis.
Also, Bemis now has a "Band in Residency" which is Tilly and the Wall.
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Painting the city's art canvas
Sarah Baker Hansen World-Herald Correspondent wrote:Now, as it celebrates its 30th birthday, the Bemis is unveiling what's possibly its showiest project to date: a major renovation of its Old Market building at 12th and Leavenworth Streets and a major expansion to its renowned artist-in-residence program. This weekend, people can tour the first part of Bemis' $2.6 million renovation project. Five new studios for resident and visiting artists on the center's renovated third floor will be open to the public.
During the next year, Bemis will continue remodeling the 10,000-square-foot Okada building, across the street from the center. Bemis leaders hope to turn that space into a world-class studio for artists to create large-scale ceramic work and sculptures. The renovations allow the center to expand its residency program from 24 artists per year to 36.
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Is that on some sort of wooden rack?
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Ok, I saw it. Â It needs to be painted or something, it sticks out like a sore thumb in the day. Â Do you think they got a permit for that? Â Seems like something the old marker would fight?
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Jason Manley’s (AIR 2005) drawings and installations compact the language and forms of advertising into off-kilter beacons. Manley’s monumental icons are open-ended and speculative propositions that trump the gamesmanship and diversions of conventional public messaging. For Placemakers, Manley imagines the Bemis Center as a locus of collective possibility and personal hope.
Manley also "borrowed" the BELIEVE idea, font and all, from Baltimore's civic campaign:Jason Manley’s (AIR 2005) drawings and installations compact the language and forms of advertising into off-kilter beacons. Manley’s monumental icons are open-ended and speculative propositions that trump the gamesmanship and diversions of conventional public messaging. For Placemakers, Manley imagines the Bemis Center as a locus of collective possibility and personal hope.
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Stable genius.
Reminds me of some of the old hotel signs.....
I think there is still one like this in downtown KC too....can't remember the name of the building. Edit: It's the Western Auto sign/building in KC...saw it one of Brads recent photos.
I think there is still one like this in downtown KC too....can't remember the name of the building. Edit: It's the Western Auto sign/building in KC...saw it one of Brads recent photos.
He said "They are some big, ugly red brick buildings"
...and then they were gone.
...and then they were gone.
Probably rain water collection which can be used to flush toilets, irrigation, or other non-potable uses. Or in that context, it could be claimed to be art!Ben wrote:Anyone know what's going on with the 6 huge water tanks along the north side of this building? That's several thousand gallons of water storage... There are a couple of large PVC pipes routed up the side of the building to the top floor.
1" of rain on 1 acre = 27,000 gallons of water, I've heard.
He said "They are some big, ugly red brick buildings"
...and then they were gone.
...and then they were gone.
Not an issue here.S33 wrote:Hopefully they get grandfathered in. Many states, while others already are, making the collection of potable rainwater, illegal.
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Please tell me these tanks and pipe are TEMPORARY!!!!
I need to get back down there with my camera and get some photos. Â This instillation looks Hideous!!! Â Do they even have a permit to build this thing. Â I can't believe the city were ever allow this.
They have huge pipes sticking straight out the side of the building and down to these huge tanks just sitting in the alley!
It looks AWFUL!!! Â
I need to get back down there with my camera and get some photos. Â This instillation looks Hideous!!! Â Do they even have a permit to build this thing. Â I can't believe the city were ever allow this.
They have huge pipes sticking straight out the side of the building and down to these huge tanks just sitting in the alley!
It looks AWFUL!!! Â
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Calling it Art = Leniency. Â Normal laws do not apply!Brad wrote:Please tell me these tanks and pipe are TEMPORARY!!!!
I need to get back down there with my camera and get some photos. This instillation looks Hideous!!! Do they even have a permit to build this thing. I can't believe the city were ever allow this.
They have huge pipes sticking straight out the side of the building and down to these huge tanks just sitting in the alley!
It looks AWFUL!!!
He said "They are some big, ugly red brick buildings"
...and then they were gone.
...and then they were gone.
Per Bemis' facebook page.
Today, we're excited to officially announce that Michael Jones McKean's The Rainbow will be launching this summer. Twice per day with clear sun, for 20 minutes each, a rainbow will appear above the Bemis Center’s roof in downtown Omaha. The rainbows will be created using sunlight, renewable energy and 100% captured rainwater.
Here's some more information I found about it:
http://www.bemiscenter.org/art/exhibiti ... oject.html
http://www.bemiscenter.org/art/exhibiti ... oject.html