Castellani showcases ‘The Istanbul Painter’
Since early January, the left-rear gallery of the NU’s Castellani Art Museum has been filled with the works of Haydar Hatemi. Known as “The Istanbul Painter,” he’s painted on large canvas, wooden tables and even ostrich eggs.His work is now on display. “It’s opulent, idealistic and romantic. You have to look at why Mr. Hatemi is making this art, and why he chose this particular subject, which is Istanbul during the time of the Ottoman...
Simple miscommunications on stage at CAM
The visual and the performing arts merge in Niagara University’s theatre department for its production of “Art.” Winner of the 1998 Tony Award for Best Play, and written by Yasmina Reza, “Art” will be directed by NU alumnus Paschal Frisina III. Senior theater performance major Mary Boatman, who portrays “Marc” in the show, explains that every year the theatre department and the Castellani Art Museum jointly put on a production....
