Chicago, IL USA: This eMail just arrived at ASK Global Communications and is an event - a MUST-GO TO...in order to save the Art World and the Species (from itself).
For those who want to interview Mr. Thompson on his Viewpoints, contact him directly at:
lowellt(at)hotmail(dot)com
Many of you know Lowell as The Artist - indeed Chicago's Top Mover & Shaker who drew the most incredible profile of President Barack Obama about 18 months ago that was 'THE HIT'of the January 2009 Inauguration as he sold limited edition copies of the Portrait in Washington, DC. It later appeared in numerous art shows across Chicagoland during 2009.
Said painting is not yet found in the Oval Room behind our President's head (when he takes care of the country's problems), but fans of Lowell are hoping it will be appearing there shortly in 2010. 2010 undoubtedly will be:
THE YEAR OF LOWELL THOMPSON
The following is the latest News Release on Lowell's Activities: Mark your calendar for Sunday, Dec. 27, 2009. I'll be there...would not miss it!
Lowell Thompson, well known Chicago recovering ad man, artist, writer, blogger, blah, blah, blah, etc., etc., etc., will lead a discussion on the big, 800 ton, "black" and "white" gorilla in the art room, Race & Art.
Thompson was one of the first and few AfrAmericans creating ads in the big-time ad agencies in the late 60s, 70s, & 80s. Some say he was blacklisted in the 90s because of his fight to open the adbiz up to all talent. Since then he has reinvented himself as an artist, writer and Creative Catalyst, using his visual and verbal expertise to, when not saving the world, rescue the Chicago creative community (from itself).
Art. In Black. Or White.
Lowell Thompson Talks.
The Op Shop.
1613 E. 55th Street.
2pm - 4pm
Sunday, December 27, 2009
Contact: lowellt(at)hotmail(dot)com
POSTED BY:
ASK: Adrienne Sioux Koopersmith
Author/Scriptwriter: SKiN: How 10 Beloved Plush Toys Redefine Race (C)2009
December 21, 2009 - 9:43 AM CST
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Monday, December 21, 2009
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Lowell Thompson speaks. Eliminating Invisibility across The American Art Scene.
Chicago, IL USA: One of the top American Artists today is LOWELL THOMPSON, a life-long resident of Chicago, IL, the City the World is now watching. And tonight, you will be able to hear Mr. Thompson speak at the Art Institute expressing a controversial topic that is not only 'racial' in character, but economic as well as artistic.
Below is the Press Release he recently emailed out for all the pertinent info you need to either:
1) attend or
2) write an Article on Lowell's Theories.
Additionally, Lowell is the Artist who has drawn one of the finest Portraits of US President Barack Obama, one that (no less) should be hanging in the Art Institute where he will be featured this evening.
EVENT: The Invisible Artist: "Creators From Chicago's Southside"
TIME: Thursday, March 26, 6pm
LOCALE: The School of the Art Institute Ballroom, 112 S. Michigan Av., Chicago, IL
MEDIA RELEASE:
Lowell Thompson is a Chicago artist/writer/"artivist" who has raised the issue of racial "artpartheid" in commercial and fine arts for years. He'll be part of the panel, "The Invisible Artist: Creators From Chicago's Southside" Thursday, March 26, 6pm, at at The School of the Art Institute Ballroom, 112 S. Michigan.
Thompson says, "The downtown Chicago and Northside art world has always kept non-white artists invisible and voiceless. And remarkably, even though "un-colored" people make up less than 30% of Chicago proper's population, they do it with little worry of being challenged by African-Americans.
I'd guess whites control and are featured in over 95% of all art exhibitions, galleries covered in Chicago's major newspapers, magazines, TV and radio. The so-called mainstream media is not only silent about this, they're complicit in it. No wonder they're losing readers. They're still covering yesterday's news.
And colleges like the School of the Art Institute are still "mis-educating their students by teaching them that there are no important African-American artists -in Chicago (or anywhere else, for that matter). This, in a city that has been and still is the home of African-Americans whose creativity has helped change the world. Why is it that the Louis Armstrongs, Richard Wrights, Gwendolyn Brookses, Sam Cookes, Nat King Coles (not to mention the Herbie Hancocks, Quency Joneses, Kanye Wests, R. Kellys, Commons, etc.) of Chicago's fine art world are so ignored?
What's most remarkable is that Black Chicagoans allow this to continue even in a time when the President of the United States is not only Black, but from the very side of town that white Chicago insists doesn't exist."
Below is a link to the article Thompson wrote years ago on the Chicago Artists Resource website that was a key catalyst for this discussion:
http://chicagoartistsresource.org/visual-arts/node/402
========================================
Posted by: ASK: Adrienne Sioux Koopersmith
Thursday, March 26, 2009 - 8:16 AM CST
Below is the Press Release he recently emailed out for all the pertinent info you need to either:
1) attend or
2) write an Article on Lowell's Theories.
Additionally, Lowell is the Artist who has drawn one of the finest Portraits of US President Barack Obama, one that (no less) should be hanging in the Art Institute where he will be featured this evening.
EVENT: The Invisible Artist: "Creators From Chicago's Southside"
TIME: Thursday, March 26, 6pm
LOCALE: The School of the Art Institute Ballroom, 112 S. Michigan Av., Chicago, IL
MEDIA RELEASE:
Lowell Thompson is a Chicago artist/writer/"artivist" who has raised the issue of racial "artpartheid" in commercial and fine arts for years. He'll be part of the panel, "The Invisible Artist: Creators From Chicago's Southside" Thursday, March 26, 6pm, at at The School of the Art Institute Ballroom, 112 S. Michigan.
Thompson says, "The downtown Chicago and Northside art world has always kept non-white artists invisible and voiceless. And remarkably, even though "un-colored" people make up less than 30% of Chicago proper's population, they do it with little worry of being challenged by African-Americans.
I'd guess whites control and are featured in over 95% of all art exhibitions, galleries covered in Chicago's major newspapers, magazines, TV and radio. The so-called mainstream media is not only silent about this, they're complicit in it. No wonder they're losing readers. They're still covering yesterday's news.
And colleges like the School of the Art Institute are still "mis-educating their students by teaching them that there are no important African-American artists -in Chicago (or anywhere else, for that matter). This, in a city that has been and still is the home of African-Americans whose creativity has helped change the world. Why is it that the Louis Armstrongs, Richard Wrights, Gwendolyn Brookses, Sam Cookes, Nat King Coles (not to mention the Herbie Hancocks, Quency Joneses, Kanye Wests, R. Kellys, Commons, etc.) of Chicago's fine art world are so ignored?
What's most remarkable is that Black Chicagoans allow this to continue even in a time when the President of the United States is not only Black, but from the very side of town that white Chicago insists doesn't exist."
Below is a link to the article Thompson wrote years ago on the Chicago Artists Resource website that was a key catalyst for this discussion:
http://chicagoartistsresource.org/visual-arts/node/402
========================================
Posted by: ASK: Adrienne Sioux Koopersmith
Thursday, March 26, 2009 - 8:16 AM CST
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
O'FOOD ®: Obama's First Order of Duty. Insights by the Daughter of a former IL Politician
Chicago, IL USA: With all eyes focused on Chicago as the Homebase of President Elect, Barack Obama for the next four (4) years, the City Folks have something important to impart that will, of course, bear or act bullishly upon the State of the Nation and World Politics from this Era on.
Since 3rd Grade, my Father Louis N. Koopersmith was Mayor of Mendota, IL. Consequently, for nearly 16 years, I've had my full of Politics, but, nevertheless, I do have significant Comments to make. These will occasionally be found here on this Blog in a Special Section in order to help our Native Son as he focuses on the most important Job of his Lifetime and our Lifetime or what's left of it, besides Parenthood (for those who choose it).
These will be appropriately called: O'FOODs that acronymically stand for:
Obama's First Order(s) Of Duty
and start off with:
1) Adopt more Little Kids that can grow up in The White House. Carefully devise. A Brad-Angelina Bill to complement the Act and Art of Adopting. This Gesture will universally show The Masses that there is more Hope in this Sector that is often overlooked and neglected. In 20 years, the Crime Rate should lessen with more Children being taken off the Streets.
2) Lease Lowell Thompson's Dream Portrait called: DREAMS CAN COME TRUE that was painted by Chicago's Leading Artist, former Ad Man and Creatif for the/your Oval Office. This Painting of Barack is, indeed, the Top Piece ever painted and done of the former Senator - a true Collector's Item - of ObamArt (as it is now classified). It can be viewed at:
http://www.originaals.blogspot.com/
The African America Creative Source
You may write to Lowell personally at: lowellt(at)hotmail(dot)com
about securing your own Lithograph of this Monumental Masterpiece that is truly of Museum Quality.
3) Light a Candle of Hope & Salvation in Lincoln's Bedroom in the White House. 2009 marks our 16TH President's 200TH Birthday as well as the Commemoration of The Holidate I created in 1994 entitled: LOST PENNY DAY ©94.
4) Mike Huggins, a financial entrepreneur should be consulted with regarding the Mortgage Crisis and how we can salvage America from the Mess we're now waist-high in. His in-depth Newsletter is obtainable at:
5) Hire Daniel Pinchbeck (bestselling author + writer) as a Cabinet Official as he has an uncanny way of figuring out what dire Situations need.
Certain Ideals have to be maintained while in The Capacity of serving such a prestigious Post and Position. The Burden of Success lies in delegating The Work to the most competent and capable, but never losing Sight on living in The Present Tense. These Top 4 represent a Kickoff that not only the Obama Family can actively participate in, but that every American can do to get the United States united again.
CLOSING: We now return you to Regular Programming.
Posted by:
ASK: Adrienne Sioux Koopersmith
'America's Premier Eventologist'
&
'The Premier Eventologist in The History of The World'
Studio 1437 West
Chicago, IL USA
Posted: Wednesday, November 5, 2008 - 11:07 AM CST
Since 3rd Grade, my Father Louis N. Koopersmith was Mayor of Mendota, IL. Consequently, for nearly 16 years, I've had my full of Politics, but, nevertheless, I do have significant Comments to make. These will occasionally be found here on this Blog in a Special Section in order to help our Native Son as he focuses on the most important Job of his Lifetime and our Lifetime or what's left of it, besides Parenthood (for those who choose it).
These will be appropriately called: O'FOODs that acronymically stand for:
Obama's First Order(s) Of Duty
and start off with:
1) Adopt more Little Kids that can grow up in The White House. Carefully devise. A Brad-Angelina Bill to complement the Act and Art of Adopting. This Gesture will universally show The Masses that there is more Hope in this Sector that is often overlooked and neglected. In 20 years, the Crime Rate should lessen with more Children being taken off the Streets.
2) Lease Lowell Thompson's Dream Portrait called: DREAMS CAN COME TRUE that was painted by Chicago's Leading Artist, former Ad Man and Creatif for the/your Oval Office. This Painting of Barack is, indeed, the Top Piece ever painted and done of the former Senator - a true Collector's Item - of ObamArt (as it is now classified). It can be viewed at:
http://www.originaals.blogspot.com/
The African America Creative Source
You may write to Lowell personally at: lowellt(at)hotmail(dot)com
about securing your own Lithograph of this Monumental Masterpiece that is truly of Museum Quality.
3) Light a Candle of Hope & Salvation in Lincoln's Bedroom in the White House. 2009 marks our 16TH President's 200TH Birthday as well as the Commemoration of The Holidate I created in 1994 entitled: LOST PENNY DAY ©94.
4) Mike Huggins, a financial entrepreneur should be consulted with regarding the Mortgage Crisis and how we can salvage America from the Mess we're now waist-high in. His in-depth Newsletter is obtainable at:
5) Hire Daniel Pinchbeck (bestselling author + writer) as a Cabinet Official as he has an uncanny way of figuring out what dire Situations need.
Certain Ideals have to be maintained while in The Capacity of serving such a prestigious Post and Position. The Burden of Success lies in delegating The Work to the most competent and capable, but never losing Sight on living in The Present Tense. These Top 4 represent a Kickoff that not only the Obama Family can actively participate in, but that every American can do to get the United States united again.
CLOSING: We now return you to Regular Programming.
Posted by:
ASK: Adrienne Sioux Koopersmith
'America's Premier Eventologist'
&
'The Premier Eventologist in The History of The World'
Studio 1437 West
Chicago, IL USA
Posted: Wednesday, November 5, 2008 - 11:07 AM CST
Friday, August 29, 2008
ART NEWS FLASH: Thompson's 'OBAMA' Dreams Can Come True...
DateLine: Friday, August 29, 2008 - 11:32 AM
Chicago, IL USA. The incredibly hand-drawn and painted Portrait of Barack Obama is now readying itself FOR SALE by its Artist, the world renown Artist, Lowell Thompson, it was recently learned today here at Koopersmith's Global Communications.
"The Portrait is not for Sale at this exact Moment, but with the Election nearing and History being made," explains its Artist, "I am seriously entertaining the Idea of allowing The Obama Portrait (called: 'OBAMA' Dreams Can Come True...) to be purchased for the express Reason that others should enjoy its Technique and feel The Change that is most definitely in the Air."
With a long and colorful History of Art Advertising, Publishing, Entrepreneurship and Politics on his Side, the Creativity of Mr. Thompson, a native and long time 'Son' of Chicago is happy to now entertain The Idea of 'releasing' (t)his Portrait of the Democratic Party's Nominee,
Barack Obama for The Presidency
on the Morning of Mr. Obama's Nomination.
The Talents of Lowell go far beyond his Paint Brushes & Palettes as his Collectors, Galleries, Friends and Fellow Artists see him as a Leader in The Art World who just doesn't stop. Thompson was the first Black Creative Director of a major U.S. Advertising Firm to receive an Addy Award, the highest in that Industry. Within the last two weeks, Lowell has been approached by several Schools (in the corporate Limits of Chicago) asking him to 'come in' and show the Students his Artistic Techniques.
THE ARTISTIC TOUCH: There's no better time than 'The Present' to let this Portrait entertain, motivate and capture The Hearts & Minds(et) of those both near and afar. With America being in The Spotlight for this monumental Election, the Art created circulating at this Time (in History) will become the 'New Collectible.' Thompson's 'OBAMA' Dreams Can Come True...(as it is entitled) is at the Top of that Group.
The Portrait which was created (in 2008) is of a new Style that Thompson has instigated. Thousands of People have seen and marveled at The Original; many rubbing their Heads in sheer disbelief at the fine and minute Detail which outlines every year of The Senator's Life. The Profile literally takes (on average) 20 minutes to peruse. The Conversation that follows is encyclopedic.
A tireless self-promoter who totally loves meeting his Fanfare and talking to 'The People,' Lowell could quite likely be a Politician himself by the way he affectionately speaks about The Detail in this Work (as well as other Masters) he has produced the last 45 years. He beams when 'The Thompson Obama' is mentioned. And mentioned ALOT, it is here in Chicago, the Hometown of Barack himself.
As of mid-June, Lowell was featured in the exclusive Sunday Magazine Section of The Chicago Tribune for another Project he was concerned with, which was written by Literary Great, Rick Kogan of 'Sidewalks' Acclaim.
WHAT THE PEOPLE SAY - HOW THE PEOPLE FEEL:
Some of Lowell's Supporters feel The Obama Portrait should be in The Louvre next to da Vinci's Mona Lisa as its Statement is so profound. Many Locals object with that opinion and want the Painting to 'stay local.' They feel that the DuSable Museum should open a Wing in Lowell's Honor to herald and display The Works of outstanding Black Americans. Others feel that The Thompson Obama Portrait should be ON TOUR, much like King Tut was and other comparables. However, Mr. Thompson is contemplating The Sale of this incredible Portrait to the right Collector -- whether it is for Visual Usage at an Institution or to a Private Collector who admires the Intensity, Showmanship and Integrity that not only Stands for a Man and his Principles, but for The Art that joins all Men together at this most Pivotal Time in World History and Politics.
CONTACT INFO: IF you are or IF you know someone interested in Purchasing Lowell Thompson's Obama Portrait, he may be contacted at:
lowellt(at)hotmail(dot)com
When speaking to Mr. Thompson, please note that you saw THE NEWS OF OBAMA's Dreams Can Come True Portrait...IMINENT SALE in Koopersmithin' on Friday, August 29, 2008 as your Referral.
FOR MEMBERS OF THE MEDIA: For those in The Media who wish to interview Mr. Thompson at this especially ripe Time about The Effect Art makes on The Preservation of American History, Lowell may be reached (once again) at the above Email Address or contact me below for his Personal Phone Number.
Written & Promoted by:
ASK: Adrienne Sioux Koopersmith
Koopersmith's Global Communications
"People read what Adrienne writes about..."
Chicago, IL USA
askoopersmith@hotmail.com
Chicago, IL USA. The incredibly hand-drawn and painted Portrait of Barack Obama is now readying itself FOR SALE by its Artist, the world renown Artist, Lowell Thompson, it was recently learned today here at Koopersmith's Global Communications.
"The Portrait is not for Sale at this exact Moment, but with the Election nearing and History being made," explains its Artist, "I am seriously entertaining the Idea of allowing The Obama Portrait (called: 'OBAMA' Dreams Can Come True...) to be purchased for the express Reason that others should enjoy its Technique and feel The Change that is most definitely in the Air."
With a long and colorful History of Art Advertising, Publishing, Entrepreneurship and Politics on his Side, the Creativity of Mr. Thompson, a native and long time 'Son' of Chicago is happy to now entertain The Idea of 'releasing' (t)his Portrait of the Democratic Party's Nominee,
Barack Obama for The Presidency
on the Morning of Mr. Obama's Nomination.
The Talents of Lowell go far beyond his Paint Brushes & Palettes as his Collectors, Galleries, Friends and Fellow Artists see him as a Leader in The Art World who just doesn't stop. Thompson was the first Black Creative Director of a major U.S. Advertising Firm to receive an Addy Award, the highest in that Industry. Within the last two weeks, Lowell has been approached by several Schools (in the corporate Limits of Chicago) asking him to 'come in' and show the Students his Artistic Techniques.
THE ARTISTIC TOUCH: There's no better time than 'The Present' to let this Portrait entertain, motivate and capture The Hearts & Minds(et) of those both near and afar. With America being in The Spotlight for this monumental Election, the Art created circulating at this Time (in History) will become the 'New Collectible.' Thompson's 'OBAMA' Dreams Can Come True...(as it is entitled) is at the Top of that Group.
The Portrait which was created (in 2008) is of a new Style that Thompson has instigated. Thousands of People have seen and marveled at The Original; many rubbing their Heads in sheer disbelief at the fine and minute Detail which outlines every year of The Senator's Life. The Profile literally takes (on average) 20 minutes to peruse. The Conversation that follows is encyclopedic.
A tireless self-promoter who totally loves meeting his Fanfare and talking to 'The People,' Lowell could quite likely be a Politician himself by the way he affectionately speaks about The Detail in this Work (as well as other Masters) he has produced the last 45 years. He beams when 'The Thompson Obama' is mentioned. And mentioned ALOT, it is here in Chicago, the Hometown of Barack himself.
As of mid-June, Lowell was featured in the exclusive Sunday Magazine Section of The Chicago Tribune for another Project he was concerned with, which was written by Literary Great, Rick Kogan of 'Sidewalks' Acclaim.
WHAT THE PEOPLE SAY - HOW THE PEOPLE FEEL:
Some of Lowell's Supporters feel The Obama Portrait should be in The Louvre next to da Vinci's Mona Lisa as its Statement is so profound. Many Locals object with that opinion and want the Painting to 'stay local.' They feel that the DuSable Museum should open a Wing in Lowell's Honor to herald and display The Works of outstanding Black Americans. Others feel that The Thompson Obama Portrait should be ON TOUR, much like King Tut was and other comparables. However, Mr. Thompson is contemplating The Sale of this incredible Portrait to the right Collector -- whether it is for Visual Usage at an Institution or to a Private Collector who admires the Intensity, Showmanship and Integrity that not only Stands for a Man and his Principles, but for The Art that joins all Men together at this most Pivotal Time in World History and Politics.
CONTACT INFO: IF you are or IF you know someone interested in Purchasing Lowell Thompson's Obama Portrait, he may be contacted at:
lowellt(at)hotmail(dot)com
When speaking to Mr. Thompson, please note that you saw THE NEWS OF OBAMA's Dreams Can Come True Portrait...IMINENT SALE in Koopersmithin' on Friday, August 29, 2008 as your Referral.
FOR MEMBERS OF THE MEDIA: For those in The Media who wish to interview Mr. Thompson at this especially ripe Time about The Effect Art makes on The Preservation of American History, Lowell may be reached (once again) at the above Email Address or contact me below for his Personal Phone Number.
Written & Promoted by:
ASK: Adrienne Sioux Koopersmith
Koopersmith's Global Communications
"People read what Adrienne writes about..."
Chicago, IL USA
askoopersmith@hotmail.com
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