NEON celebrates the beauty, colour and vibrant history of the neon sign from an International perspective as we face a world where it will soon be lost and superceded by L.E.D. signage. Neon is 100 years old and the craft … Continued
Sculptor James Akers just moved to Dallas from Virginia, and he brought his neon art with him. “I love to create with a hacked, DIY, electric aesthetic that aims to subvert the fine art finish fetish by emphasizing artistic intent … Continued
Wilson has given up the giant neon sign for now, but she may not have given up the fight. She has until Tuesday to decide if she wants to appeal the judge’s ruling. She’d also like to get back some … Continued
The future of neon at UW-Madison is looking bright. Over the weekend of April 20, students in the prestigious UW-Madison neon program — one of only a handful in the country — will be joining 45 neon artists from around … Continued
SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) — Bright, colorful neon lightings beam upbeat illumination into the dark gallery space. Just by looking at the captivating optical illusion of infinity, it is hard to imagine that the artist is conveying a grim, underlying … Continued
Max Melvin, left, co-owner of Two Brothers Bikes on St. Simons Island, and his mother, Sharon Clark, owner of St. Simons Sweets, stand next to a neon open sign Wednesday they were told to take down. Read Full Article
Bartana’s work spans video, photography and installation. She often appropriates raw documentary materials and blends these with fictional elements. She represented Poland at the 2011 Venice Biennale with an installation of three films that followed a movement to repopulate Jews … Continued
Friday, April 20 @ 6-9:30p Saturday, April 21 @ 10am-9:30p Location: UW Stock Pavilion, 1675 Linden Dr, Madison, WI The UW Light Show is back and this year will feature neon and light work from over 45 artists! Live entertainment … Continued
Ever since he was a young boy, Will Durham admits he’s had an affinity for neon. It’s hard not to when you grow up casino-studded town like Reno, Nevada. Read Full Article
The restoration cost about $43,000 with the grant covering about $24,000, according to Marsha Pawlus. The owners paid the remainder through community donations and fundraisers. Read Full Article