I often find the simplest outfits are the most stylish. Here I paired my favorite pair of black leather pants with a simple v-neck grey sweater, a gold chain, and a hat my friend picked up for me in Panama. The look has muted colors and emphasizes texture and detail to distinguish itself. This feels…Read More
Boston
Battle of the Ballet
Playing through March 5, the Boston Ballet’s “Artifact” portrays a startling battle between past and present for control of the collective consciousness. The first show of a five-year collaboration with star choreographer William Forsythe, “Artifact” delivers a chilling and refreshingly contemporary performance. The piece originally debuted in 1984 at Ballet Frankfurt, though Forsythe made significant…Read More
The Future is Female
I was lucky enough to cover the Boston Women’s March for The Bay State Banner last weekend. Over 175,000 people came out in support of unity, equality, and human decency. It was an incredible, powerful event. here’s a snippet of my article on how art inspired and energized the crowd. The arts came out in…Read More
Heroes and Villains
Through February 11, the Hamill Gallery of Tribal Art in Roxbury is exhibiting “Grotesques,” an installation of masks and figural representations. Used in the ceremonies of African tribes over centuries, each piece has a specific story. The figures are exhibited on white, block pedestals against the walls and scattered through the central gallery space. This…Read More
Shoes: Pleasure and Pain
The Peabody Essex Museum debuts closet staples as art in “Shoes: Pleasure and Pain,” on view through March 12, 2017. The vibrant, extensive exhibit looks at the creation and style of shoes from both design and historical perspectives. Many of the pieces reflect the use of clothing and footwear to restrict and control women; others…Read More
Hanging Heads & Swinging Bodies
Artist Steve Locke is not afraid of handling delicate subject matter. In fact, he relishes the opportunity to bring the dark secrets of human history to light. In his collaborative exhibitions Family Pictures at Gallery Kayafas and The School of Love at Samsøn, he confronts violence, racism, and identity with controlled expertise. He reminds Boston,…Read More