LeRoy Neiman

Aliza Shvarts Named as the School of the Art Institute of Chicago's New Low-Residency Master of Fine Arts Director

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Monday, February 5, 2024
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CHICAGO, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The School of the Art Institute of Chicago , a leader in art and design education, today announced the appointment of artist and theorist Aliza Shvarts as the School's new Low-Residency Master of Fine Arts director.

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  • CHICAGO, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The School of the Art Institute of Chicago , a leader in art and design education, today announced the appointment of artist and theorist Aliza Shvarts as the School's new Low-Residency Master of Fine Arts director.
  • Shvarts' work takes a queer and feminist approach to reproductive labor and language and often focuses on the circulation of speech in the digital age.
  • Before coming to SAIC, she served as director of artist initiatives at Creative Capital and taught at the Parsons School of Design.
  • For more than 150 years, the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) has been a leader in educating the world's most influential artists, designers, and scholars.

Sekile M. Nzinga Appointed Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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CHICAGO, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) is thrilled to announce the appointment of Sekile M. Nzinga as vice president of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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  • CHICAGO, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) is thrilled to announce the appointment of Sekile M. Nzinga as vice president of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • Reporting to the president, the vice president of diversity, equity, and inclusion serves as a member of the executive leadership team.
  • "I am thrilled to accept this role, leading the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in its commitment to advance equity in the arts and education," said Nzinga.
  • "I am elated to welcome Sekile Nzinga as SAIC's new vice president of diversity, equity, and inclusion," said President Elissa Tenny.

MILLIONS OF DOLLARS IN MUHAMMAD ALI MEMORABILIA CURRENTLY FOR AUCTION

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Monday, October 31, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Harlan J. Werner, longtime sports agent of the late Muhammad Ali, today announced he has decided to part ways with his entire personal collection of incredible Ali memorabilia.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Harlan J. Werner, longtime sports agent of the late Muhammad Ali, today announced he has decided to part ways with his entire personal collection of incredible Ali memorabilia.
  • The impressive collection will be available through his new venture, The Memorabilia Network, currently for auction at www.tmnauctions.com .
  • The auction will include personal writings of Ali, a 1970s era training-worn robe, numerous awards, and several personal items that have never been seen before.
  • Additional highlights of the Ali collection will include over 30 pieces of artwork and sketches done by Muhammad himself.

The Memorabilia Network to Auction Muhammad Ali Items

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022
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Harlan J. Werner, longtime sports agent of the late Muhammad Ali, today announced he has decided to part ways with his entire personal collection of incredible Ali memorabilia.

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  • Harlan J. Werner, longtime sports agent of the late Muhammad Ali, today announced he has decided to part ways with his entire personal collection of incredible Ali memorabilia.
  • The impressive collection will be available through his new venture, The Memorabilia Network, via auction later this summer.
  • The auction will include personal writings of Ali, a 1970s era training-worn robe, numerous awards, and several personal items that have never been seen before.
  • Additional highlights of the Ali collection will include over 30 pieces of artwork and sketches done by Muhammad himself.

Battle of the Mustache: And the Winner Is... LeRoy Neiman

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Thursday, April 2, 2020
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However, LeRoy Neiman proved once again to be a fan favorite.

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  • However, LeRoy Neiman proved once again to be a fan favorite.
  • Described as "luxurious", "instantly recognizable" and "extremely large" LeRoy Neiman's handlebar mustache was as much a part of his presence as his kaleidoscopic palette.
  • Despite all of the notoriety, Salvador Dali came in third in the Battle of the Mustache.
  • American Fine Art, Inc. proudly features the largest collection of LeRoy Neiman in the world.