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Torrox Art Exhibition

Shortshank — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 15:46:21 +0000

Local Torrox artist, Margaret Riordan has several new paintings on display at Taberna del Choto on Avda. de Competa in Torrox pueblo, and at the Axarquia Artists exhibition currently on display at the Tourist Information Office in Frigiliana, which has been extended until 25 February.

Open every day. More info, contact Margaret on 952 539 839 or email mariordan@aol.com.

Civic Centre Hosts Large Art Exhbition

Shortshank — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:26:20 +0000

The exhibition hall of the Centro Cívico of La Herradura is hosting a large collection of artworks, organised by the Club Granada Costa.

The exhibition, which will be on display until the 15th of February, includes the works of Antonio Pineda, José Maldonado, Adela Castillo, María Dolores Alabarces and Juan Gutiérrez, amongst others.

A total of 300 works of art are on display, varying in styles and techniques, and can be viewed between 11.00h and 14.00h and then from 17.00h to 22.00h, from Monday to Saturday.

(News/Events: Herradura, Costa Tropical, Granada, Andalucia)

Indigo annieSloan

Roughshod — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 21:51:16 +0000

As always, Zoe is offering handmade, quality pieces that cannot be found anywhere else and if you are thinking of a New Year’s resolution… they are planning a fine art course, which will begin in January.

For more information check out the website at www.indigointeriors.es or visit the shop in C/Gonzalo Barbero 12, La Herradura. Tel. 958 640 632.

Indigo annieSloan

Roughshod — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 19:02:05 +0000

Christmas gift ideas including a large selection of new English books, from kiddies titles to gardening and cookery. Handmade goodies and Christmas tree decorations, starting at just €3, or some bespoke Christmas cards. It’s all at Indigo Annie Sloan in La Herradura this festive season.
As always, Zoe is offering handmade, quality pieces that cannot be found anywhere else and if you are thinking of a New Year’s resolution… they are planning a fine art course, which will begin in January.
For more information check out the website at www.indigointeriors.es or visit the shop in C/Gonzalo Barbero 12, La Herradura. Tel. 958 640 632.

Art in the Area

Mette Owens — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 08:56:12 +0000

We are very lucky to have such a multitude of talented and dedicated artists in our local community. Thankfully, so many of them are willing share their time, energy and passion in order that the rest of us can behold and enjoy their interesting and beautiful creations.

For example, between March 16th and 30th, seven artists from the Nordic artist group (las artistas nórdicos) exhibited a collection of their work at Casa de la Cultura in Almuñécar. Approximately 50 pieces in total were on display consisting of oil watercolour and acrylic paintings, as well as photographs. Art enthusiasts will be happy to know that there are a few upcoming art events that are worth visiting:

The Bruno Art Gallery in Nerja is having an exhibition featuring two magnificent artists in their own right. Andrea Auer will be showing 20 of her magnificent oil and watercolour paintings and Viviane Van Kessel will have an assortment of her lovely ceramic sculptures on display.

The exhibition runs for one month starting on April 15th. Don’t miss the inauguration, which takes place on Friday, April 15th at 20:00h. There will be live music, wine and tapas.

The Bruno Art Gallery, which opened its doors on Feb. 9th, is located on Calle Iglesia 7, Nerja. Their opening hours are Tues.-Sun. 11:00 -14:00 and 18:00 – 21:00. Closed Mondays. For gallery info. call Marisol Gutierrez G-Alix at 952 523 723.

More information about Viviane Van Kessel is available on her website www.sculptures.sitew.com. To read more about Andrea Auer and her work see www.andalusianart-project.com.

By the way, if you are keen on learning how to paint yourself, you can attend Andrea Auer’s painting classes (for all levels) every Wednesday from 10:00 – 12:00. They take place at restaurant El Tinao in La Herradura.

Another local artist, Danish Anne Marie Brogger Nielsen, who lives in Motril, will be showcasing her paintings again this year at Gallery Espacio 3 in Málaga from April 26th until May 15th.

The paintings are done in blue (her favourite colour) and are illustrations of her favourite place; la playa. The inauguration will take place April 29th at 20:00h. Gallery Espacio 3 is located in front of CAC Málaga (Contemporary Art Center) on c/Alemania 3.

If you are visiting Frigiliana in April, don’t forget to stop in at the Danish run contemporary art gallery Galeria Krabbe, located at Rosarico La Joaquín 12.

Artist Arne Haugen Soerensen will be displaying his work there until May 7th. The gallery, which is run by Dorthe and Caroline Krabbe, features national as well as international art.

Aside from the current exhibition, the gallery always showcases an outstanding selection of lithographs, sculptures, paintings and ceramics.

They are open Mon. – Sat. from 10:00 – 15:00, Thurs. from 10:00 – 15:00 and 17:00 – 20:00. Closed Mondays.

Check out their website for more details at www.galeriakrabbe.com

In Motril, you can view the painting exhibition entitled: Viajes, at Casa Condesa de Torre-Isabel until April 30th. The paintings are by Granada artist Fernando Jiménez and depict the human drama of immigrants who journey to the Costa Tropical in small boats.

Open Tues. – Fri. from 10:00h – 14:00h and 17:00h – 20:00h. Sat. 10:00h – 14:00h.

Collective Art Exhibition

Editor — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 16:13:00 +0000

The Casa de la Cultura in Almuñécar is exhibiting a collection of works from various Almuñécar-based artists until the 30th of September. Visiting times are from 10.30h to 13.30,and then 17.00h to 22.00h,

Exhibiting artists are: Ana Jiménez, Mª Ángeles López, Encarna Suárez, Mª Ángeles Raya, Marga, Dolores Salado, José Cabrera, José Domínguez, D´Ko Muros, Antonio González, Antonio Arellano, Said Marsó and Benito Ortega.

Kürbis & Kaviar

Mette Owens — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 19:58:34 +0000

There is a little hidden gem located opposite the church in La Herradura. It is called Kürbis & Kaviar (kürbis is the German word for pumpkin). It is a combined art gallery and studio owned and run by two very creative and talented ladies, Andrea Auer and Rosario González.
Of course, this being a column written for and about wise women such as them, I was curious to learn more. When I stopped by, Andrea was working on her newest and very beautiful painting of a horse in full gallop. Andrea is originally from Salzburg, Austria, but like many other artists who live here, she was drawn to the beauty of the Costa Tropical and decided to make the move to La Herradura two years ago.
Before moving here, she owned and operated an art gallery in Austria, also called Kürbis & Kaviar. She has had a passion for painting for many years and has studied under various famous painters such as Bernhard Vogel and Gerhard Almbauer. Although she masters all painting techniques and mediums, her preferred choice is watercolour.
She told me she met her Spanish business partner, Rosario, while exhibiting her paintings at Felicia Hall, where Rosario worked at the time. When Felicia Hall closed its doors, these two talented ladies seized the opportunity and decided to partner together and open Kürbis & Kaviar. They celebrated their first anniversary on March 21st.
What makes this place so unique is that it is a combination of an art gallery – offering ongoing exhibitions of local and outside talent – as well as an art studio. If you are strolling about in La Herradura, I recommend that you stop by and admire the vast collection of paintings, ceramics and sculptures on display here – admission is free, of course.
They are open every day (except Sunday afternoon and Mondays) from 11:00 – 14:00 and from 17:00 – 20:00. The location is pristine, open and spacious with many art objects for the eye to behold. There is also a beautiful and serene garden at the back where some of the sculptures and ceramics are showcased as well.
More than likely, you will get of glimpse of Andrea working on her latest painting or Rosario giving a demonstration at the pottery wheel. If you stop by on Wednesdays or Fridays between 11:00 and 13:00, or on a Saturday afternoon, you will see art-in-action, seeing as these are the days when students come to be taught and inspired by Andrea and Rosario.
The two ladies have combined their respective talents – Andrea teaches painting classes and Rosaria teaches ceramics. In fact, there is a ceramics course during Easter week if anyone is interested. Andrea says that anyone, no matter what level, can join in their classes and workshops. Her philosophy is that anyone who wants to paint can learn. Painting is meant to be fun and joyous. Read more about them and this popular place at www.kuerbis-kaviar.com.

Adam Regester – Artist

David Darby — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:55:28 +0000

Carrington Surprise

David Darby — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 10:23:20 +0000

It is a truism to say that I have mentioned Carrington Builders in these pages on previous occasions, mainly because if you need any kind of building work done, large or small, they really are the people to get in touch with.
The “surprise” is not that well known about though… Bob and his trusty team may be able to sort out any project, from a new pool to a large conversion, but his wife Debbie can turn a simple wall into a work of art!
Debbie showed me some photos of her work, which are beautiful mosaic type images on tile. Not only a beautiful addition to any terrace, but what a lovely gift, a house warming present maybe?
If, like me, you like something original, interesting and above all decorative, give Carrington Builders a call on 958 635 368 or 618 778 851.

Danish Corner January

Mette Owens — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 18:45:24 +0000

Local Danish Artist, Lilli Neigaard, will be showcasing her artwork at Café Rosa in Almuñécar from Sunday, Jan. 3rd until Sunday, Jan. 31st 2010 (both days included).

This creative and energetic lady was born in Ikast, Denmark and has been drawing and painting as long as she can remember. Over the years she had developed her talent and has exhibited her artwork throughout banks and town halls in Denmark.

She and her husband spend the winter months in Almuñécar and it didn’t take long for her to be discovered here either.

The Los Nórdicos association, which often stages exhibitions here, invited her to participate and, as a result, her work has been displayed at two exhibitions at the Casa de la Cultura. Café Rosa has also featured her paintings on their walls numerous times in the past. January doesn’t have to be such a gloomy month after all when we have her beautiful and colourful artwork to go and admire.

Another date to remember is Friday, Jan. 8th when the next WomenWorks networking meeting will take place at The Hotel Almijara in La Herradura. The main agenda for the meeting will be for members to discuss how they want WomenWorks to proceed in 2010.

I spoke with fellow Danish-blooded Glenne Ladegaard (one of the three founders) at the last meeting on Dec. 4th where we attended the Workshop on Happiness run by Dr. Gabriella Kortsch. Glenne told me that the WomenWorks community is growing and there are now over 85 members. They are really looking forward to seeing regular as well as new faces at the WomenWorks networking events whose purpose is ongoing sharing, learning, fun and laughter with brilliant like-minded women! You can join WomenWorks on their website www.WomenWorks.ning.com and keep yourself informed of upcoming meetings, events and workshops. WomenWorks is a place where bright, energetic women with a wide variety of hard-earned wisdom have joined forces to help each other succeed in their goals.

Speaking of goals, New Year’s resolutions come to mind. Getting healthy is on many people’s list. One of mine is to attend Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga once a week because it gives me a great sense of wellbeing. I want to share this information with you because not many people know that it is available here in Almuñécar.

It’s a form of yoga that all ages and levels, male or female can do. It is a combination of postures, breathing, relaxation and meditation. No flexibility is required! So if you are like me and want to kick-start the New Year by feeling fantastic, classes start Thurs. Jan. 7th at 10:00 am on the first floor of the Municipal swimming pool.

Last but not least, I want to wish everyone in the Danish community and all the Seaside Gazette readers a Happy New Year! If you want to contact me about future events or stories, my e-mail is danish@seasidegazette.es