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More Than Jaws

SHARK, an exhibition at the Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale, Nova Southeastern University takes visitors on a journey through over 70 artists' perspectives on these fascinating creatures from predator to victim to pop culture icon. The exhibition has been organized by the Museum of Art and curated by acclaimed marine artist and author, Richard Ellis. It is being presented in association with Nova Southeastern University's Oceanographic Center.

On view May 12, 2012 through Jan. 6, 2013, the multi-media exhibition features drawings, paintings, photography, sculptures and videos by artists from all over the world.

"Sharks have long fascinated man; some ancient societies even revered them as gods. In my art, I pay homage to their graceful beauty," said Ellis. "This exhibition delves into a variety of issues in an examination of the human impact on sharks. It explores the shark as a predator and its portrayal in culture, the importance of shark conservation, the biology of the myriad of shark species, and the thrill of shark encounters."

"SHARK is a stunning and timely exhibition about how the shark has entered the public imagination and how artists, over the decades, have portrayed one of the most fascinating, vulnerable, and misunderstood marine animals on the planet," said Irvin Lippman, executive director of the Museum of Art.

 

Richard Ellis: Curator
Sara Brenes: The Shark Whisperer

Miami Beach Polo World Cup 2012

Amongst football, the ever popular form of “male bonding”, or baseball, America’s favorite pastime, lays a sport of a quainter nature, recognized only as polo. Heading towards the Miami Beach Polo World Cup, knowing the bare minimum concerning the game itself, I was unsure of what I was walking into. I am now pleased to announce that walking out I was not disappointed. First, the arena was outstandingly put together, with the beautiful beach weather to extenuate it. Though the rules and game objections were a bit difficult to follow, I couldn’t help but be fascinated. Maybe it was the precision in which the players controlled their horses. Or perhaps it was the way the horses seemed as though they were just as aware of the game as the players they carried. As the match reached its end, I was incredibly shocked by the amount of people who have been so in the dark about this sport. It does indeed measure up to the mainly discussed sports we know and love, possibly even more action-packed. All I know is that leaving that arena, I planned on following more than baseball in the future. 

By Danielle Ammirata

Something Wicked.....

Generation n's Melissa Hernandez sits down with the ultimate villain, The Avengers' nemesis Loki.

 

Health Care In Focus at Forum Club

With all eyes waiting to see if the U.S. Supreme Court strikes down all or part of President Obama’s Affordable Care Act, the Forum Club brought together two area congressmen – one Republican, one Democrat – to share diverse views on what America needs in the way of health care system.

On April 30 when U.S. Rep. Allen West and U.S. Rep. Ted Deutch shared the podium on this topic.

Deutch first won election to Congress in a special election in April 2010 and then was elected to a full term in November of that year. His District 19 includes portions of central and southern Palm Beach County as well as northern Broward County.  Deutch is a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee.

West, a retired Army lieutenant colonel, currently represents District 22 which includes portions of Palm Beach and Broward counties. However, West is seeking election in the newly formed District 18 which covers St. Lucie and Martin counties as well as part of northern Palm Beach County. He was first elected in 2008 and reelected in 2010.

 

Representative Deutch

 

Representative West