On June 29, Underground at Ink Block debuted its new series of murals, in collaboration with Street Theory and National Development. The 2019 Underground Mural Project features nine new works by local, national and international artists including Indie184, Greg Lamarche, Dana Woulfe, Silvia Lopez Chavez, Muro, Go-Five, Marka27 and Matthew Zaremba. “It’s important to have…Read More
Art
In the Words, In the Bones
“In the Words, In the Bones,” at the Mills Gallery through July 21, delves into questions of origin and ancestry through the lens of three artists with global roots, Marina Leybishkis (Hungary), Nyugen E. Smith (Haiti and Trinidad and Tobago) and Zsuzsanna Varga-Szegedi (Uzbekistan). Though deriving from dramatically different cultures, the artists embark on a…Read More
Inside My Art Collection: Sculpture
I’m always fascinated by the art that people in the art world collect. Typically each piece tells a story and it becomes a very intimate way to learn about someone. I thought I would dip my toe in the water of an art collection series with my small but powerful sculpture collection. If you like…Read More
Sartorial Superhero
When I saw this cape at the thrift store it was love at first sight. I love the drama of the cape silhouette and it doesn’t hurt that this fleece baby feels like a blanket. With the dip in temperatures this weekend it was finally cool enough to take her out for a spin. I…Read More
Sunday Snapshots
From left to right: 1) I get paid to look at beautiful art like this. Best job in the world. 2) Strolling on the beach for a wedding in Gloucester. 3) More museum hopping. 4) Can I have hotel breakfast in bed every day? 5) When you look into the art, the art looks back at you. 6) More shots from my…Read More
Blackamoor No More
Through May 5, the Ethelbert Cooper Gallery of African & African American Art presents “ReSignifications,” a reimagined slice of a 2015 exhibit staged at New York University’s Villa La Pietra in Florence, Italy. Guest curator Awam Amkpa has whittled down the most poignant pieces of work, which completely overhaul the depiction of black bodies over…Read More