Visual Arts - The Durango Herald

Philippines seizes 15 paintings from Marcos family

MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine government seized 15 paintings from the former home of late dictator Ferdinand Marcos as it tries to recover 156 artworks – including ones by Van Gogh, M...

DATE: Oct 1, 2014 | CATEGORY: Visual Arts

Fleeting impressions

New art show inspired by local artist’s residency, bird watching

DATE: Sep 21, 2014 | CATEGORY: Visual Arts

The Weekender

The top pick for what to do this weekend in Durango

DATE: Sep 18, 2014 | CATEGORY: Visual Arts

$13K restitution ordered in Utah Banksy defacement case

PARK CITY, Utah – A California man pleaded guilty Monday to defacing two Park City murals believed to have been done by the mysterious British graffiti artist Banksy. If David Wi...

DATE: Sep 15, 2014 | CATEGORY: Visual Arts

Exhibition looks at genius of carousel inventor

NEW YORK – Coney Island’s historic B&B Carousell is among several vintage attractions still thrilling visitors at the famous amusement park today. What parkgoers may not know is ...

DATE: Sep 15, 2014 | CATEGORY: Visual Arts

Museum to put 3 O’Keeffe paintings up for auction

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The Georgia O’Keeffe Museum in New Mexico said Friday it will sell three works by the American modernist painter to benefit its acquisitions fund. Going on the...

DATE: Sep 12, 2014 | CATEGORY: Visual Arts

'Cross Currents'

DATE: Sep 7, 2014 | CATEGORY: Visual Arts

Capturing those wild places

Local photographer’s image selected in national competition

DATE: Sep 1, 2014 | CATEGORY: Visual Arts

Banksy artwork sale gives youth club lifeline

LONDON – A cash-strapped youth group in Bristol has sold a Banksy artwork to a private collector for 403,000 British pounds ($668,000) – securing the future of the club. The work,...

DATE: Aug 28, 2014 | CATEGORY: Visual Arts

Soggy start: Burning Man crews stuck at Wal-Mart

RENO, Nev. – Ah, Burning Man, the annual weeklong rave that draws thousands of free-thinkers to a remote spot in the Nevada desert. It’s a festival so remote and bizarre that the only limit ...

DATE: Aug 26, 2014 | CATEGORY: Visual Arts

Unsettling landscapes

New Mexico art exhibits question traditions and assumptions

DATE: Aug 24, 2014 | CATEGORY: Visual Arts

Super amazing art

DATE: Aug 21, 2014 | CATEGORY: Visual Arts

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.