In 2011 GCAM was retained by the Quanzhou State Asset Bureau to develop a Cultural Master Plan, at the site of a former factory complex, for a world class cultural center that would include a museum of Modern and contemporary art and be an essential destination for international cultural tourists. Frank Gehry was the architect for the Master Plan.
The Cultural Master Plan developed by GCAM encompassed a former factory complex to be renovated and converted into museum spaces for them to accommodate artworks commissions and exhibitions; a new museum building designed by Frank Gehry, whose iconic design would become the symbol of Quanzhou’s renaissance; and commercial and residential redevelopment of the surrounding area whose proceeds could fund the cultural components of the Master Plan.
The element that would make the new Quanzhou Museum of Contemporary Art unique would be the juxtaposition of the industrial architecture of the mid 20-century factory buildings with the ultra-contemporary, hi-tech sophistication and elegance of Frank Gehry.
The programming for the museum would focus on temporary exhibitions and commissions for contemporary artists. Exhibitions would have a strong Chinese identity but still feature and engage all contemporary cultures in a vibrant aesthetic discourse. Commissions for contemporary artists would be the most cost-efficient way to constitute the core of the collection. Furthermore, in situ commissioned artworks would take advantage of the architectural specificities of the factory complex and give the museum’s collection its unique identity.
Wednesday, October 28 The Worthington Senior Citizen Center now has persimmon pulp available for sale at $5.50 for 2 cups. Call 812-875-2525 for more information. There will be a Pickleball Free-For-All at the Owen County Family YMCA from 9 until 11 a.m. There will be a free introduction to Pickleball for members and non-members. For more information, call (812) 828-9622 or visit www.owencountyymca.org...
SWITZ CITY -- During the Greene County Solid Waste District's monthly meeting, the board announced four new signs will be placed outside of the satellite recycling bins later this month. Shad's Signs, owned by Shad Cox and located in Linton, will be tasked with making the signs...
Linton -- Friday and Saturday, 6:30-9 p.m. Worthington -- Saturday, 6-9 p.m. Bloomfield -- Friday and Saturday, 6-8:30 p.m. Switz City -- Saturday, approximately 6 p.m. until dark Lyons -- Friday and Saturday, 6-9 p.m. Jasonville -- Saturday, 6-9 p.m...
Bailey Ann Miller, 14 of Solsberry born December 27, 2000 died October 27, 2015. Services are pending at Day & Deremiah-Frye Funeral Home, 4150 E Third St, Bloomington.
The Linton Police Department responded to 17 calls and incidents on Tuesday, October 27, including one abandoned vehicle, one property damage accident, one complaint about an animal, one assist to another agency, three assists to the public, one drug-related incident, one assist to EMS, one complaint involving a juvenile, one special detail, one theft and four traffic stops...
October 26 -- James Tyler Kennett, 26, Jasonville, was arrested on preliminary charges involving operating a vehicle while intoxicated. His bond was set at $4,000 surety with ten percent allowed. He was released later the same day after posting $400 cash. Jasonville Police Officer Josh Gambill was the arresting officer...
While the bill aimed at preventing individuals from changing their sex on their birth certificate will not be heard this session, Representative Bruce Borders said it is an important issue to discuss. Rep. Borders, R-Jasonville, authored House Bill 1361 recently. The bill says, in part, the gender listed on an individual’s birth certificate and permanent record made from the birth certificate may not be changed unless there was a clerical error...
The Linton Police Department responded to 12 incidents for service Tuesday, including one bank/residential alarm, one animal complain, one assist to the public, one burglary, one domestic dispute, three extra patrols, one fight in progress, one P.O. violation, one theft and one trespass...
Russell Glenford Christy, 61, Indianapolis, was arrested on a warrant for possession of a firearm by serious dangerous felon, possession of methamphetamine and possession of marijuana. No bond is set. Bendigo Wade Buskirk, 29, Jasonville, was arrested on a warrant for possession of methamphetamine and possession of paraphernalia. No bond is set...
Sally Ellen (Brannon) Gunn, 74, of Palestine, Ill., passed away on Friday, Jan. 13 at the IU Health Bloomington Hospital. She was born on March 22, 1942 in Palestine to Glen Brannon and Velma (Shidler) Brannon. On May 28, 1964, she married Air Force Sgt. Harold Robert Gunn Jr., in Hamilton, Bermuda...
Thelma M. Grassick, 78, of Jasonville, Ind. passed away at 8:45 a.m. Monday, Jan. 16, in Breckenridge Health and Rehab in Sullivan, Ind. She was born Aug. 2, 1938 in Terre Haute, Ind. to Joseph Bethel Pharris and Alma Almedia Arnold. Survivors include her daughters, Kathy Morris of Terre Haute, Darla Scales of Jasonville; son and daughter-in-law, Don and Rachele Grassick of Terre Haute; 13 grandchildren, Daniel Grassick, Christopher Grassick, Kara Grassick, Tiffany Grassick, Jonathon Bose, Anthony Bose, Matthew Bose, Chad Morris, Travis and Michelle Scales, Josh and Liz Scales, Kimberly and Ryan Norris, Brittany Scales, Daphney Scales, Brandon Griffith; 16 great-grandchildren.. ...
The Greene County Commissioners are hopeful the state will provide extra road funding like last year. The commissioners approved a resolution, which Commissioner Nathan Abrams said will serve as a letter of support to the state as they work on a house bill for funding of transportation infrastructure...
The Linton-Stockton School Corporation Board met Monday evening, and followed the recently adopted format of hearing presentations from different departments during board meetings, this time from the social studies department. Several teachers of different grades stood to outline their curriculums, report on their successes and discuss strategies...
A new service line will be available at the Greene County General Hospital (GCGH) within the next couple of months, according to Chief Executive Officer, Brenda Reetz. Reetz presented the GCGH Board with an update on the Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation program during it’s regular monthly meeting on Tuesday evening...
The Indiana High School Tennis Hall of Fame will induct Bloomfield tennis coach Mike Canty into its Hall of Fame Friday, Jan. 27, at its 26th annual induction dinner. A press release said Canty will be one of five persons to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. The release noted Canty has coached both the boys and girls’ teams to more than 400 victories and 16 sectional titles over the past 25 years. The release said “the small school has only three tennis courts.”...
GIRLS BASKETBALL The Lady Thunderbirds fell on host Eminence like a spring downpour Tuesday, pulverizing the Lady Eels 96-13. Eastern (8-13) took a 24-4 lead after one quarter and expanded the margin to 48-7 at halftime. The Lady T-Birds were able to play 10 players and all but one scored...
This has been updated to correct a reporter's error about the school at which Nate O'Neall coached girls basketball.