In August in Muscle Shoals, AL, a stunning 18 ft high aluminum sculpture (Figure 1) was revealed, celebrating the vibrant musical heritage of the region. An exquisite portrayal of a trumpet player resembling William Christopher (W.C.) Handy, who was born nearby in Florence, AL, the sculpture proudly stands as a tribute to his contributions to […]
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Sculpture by the Sea recently concluded its Bondi to Tamarama Beach coastal walk, which was held from October 20 to November 6 in Sydney, Australia. The internationally acclaimed event transforms the coastal walk into the world’s largest free public sculpture exhibition — featuring more than 100 sculptures by artists from Australia and across the world. […]
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By Rose Eaton, Light Metal Age. Pro Metal Industries in Saskatchewan, Canada, manufactured 1,000 (11 gauge) aluminum feathers, supplied by ASA Alloys, Divisions of Canadian Specialty Metals, ULC, to support the native families of residential school survivors and remember the children who never made it home. Between 1863 and 1998, more than 150,000 Indigenous children […]
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In May 2018, the International Magnesium Association (IMA) celebrated their 75th Anniversary at the World Magnesium Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana. The closing banquet consisted of a formal dining experience, a live New Orleans style band, dancing, and a celebration of many years of success for all of the attendees to enjoy. During the event, […]
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The ET Foundation, the educational and scientific organization devoted to promoting and advancing aluminum extrusion processes and technologies, and Bonnell Aluminum are seeking entries for the 2015 International Aluminum Extrusion Student Design Competition. Scholarships in the form of cash awards will be presented to the top designs. Bonnell Aluminum will be the sole sponsor for […]
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Every two years, the European Aluminium Awards are given to products or projects in which aluminum has been applied in an innovative manner. Industrial designers, manufactures, importers, architects, builders, and artists can enter the competition in various categories.Judging criteria includes originality and functionality of the use of materials, functionality of the product, design, durability (in […]
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West Michigan artist Alla Dickson’s painting, This Enigmatic World, was inspired by a macro image of aluminum, which Alla had seen in the laboratory of the Technical Support Center at Hydro Aluminum in Holland, MI, where her husband works.
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The European Aluminium Awards will be handed out on October 7th at the Award Gala during the ALUMINIUM 2014 international world trade fair, which will be held October 7-9 at Messe Düsseldorf in Germany. All winners and nominees will be on display in the Award Pavilion in Hall 13, the dazzling heart of innovation at this […]
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Prominently displayed in Times Square, Match-Maker is a unique art installation designed to connect perfect strangers, using interwoven aluminum periscopes that highlight the 12 astrological signs. Each periscope offers a potential match for visitors looking through the webbed installation at their cosmically-aligned prospects. Match-Maker, designed by architect Bryan Young, was selected by the Times Square […]