Applying mehendi is a beloved tradition in many Indian households, where everyone gets together to decorate each other’s hands the night before a wedding. In Chennai, the options of mehendi are more than ever. Thanks to social media, professional mehendi artists showcase their work online, like a portfolio, for the customers to contact them and
River Arts presents their highly anticipated, annual exhibition devoted to “Land & Sea.” Artist, Tom Ferrero, juried this popular show drawing inspiration from coastal and inland landscapes. The public is invited to an opening reception on Saturday, July 6 from 2 to 4 p.m. Many of the contributing artists will be in the gallery to
RACINE — The following press release is published on Racine County Eye courtesy of the Spectrum School of the Arts and Gallery. Spectrum School of the Arts and Gallery, located in the east Building of the DeKoven Center, 2000 Wisconsin Ave., is pleased to announce its newest show “2D, 3D, 4 Artists,” opening Saturday, July
French-Algerian artist Kader Attia explores the idea of repair through creativity in a new exhibition of his recent work at the museum of modern art in Montpellier, in the south of France. His work is inspired by his memories of Algeria and his travels around the Global South. “Descent into Paradise” is Attia’s first exhibition
Scenes from Central Virginia Community College’s Spring Showcase and Art Open House. Harper Lawson Central Virginia Community College (CVCC) gathered an art-loving crowd on Thursday for its Spring Showcase and Art Open House as part of “The Hill,” an art series by the college honoring Lynchburg’s notorious hills and offering various creative
Happy Pride everyone! As pride month comes to an end, I’d like to highlight some queer artists that I’ve discovered throughout my own journey of self discovery. If you’re looking to add some more LGBT+ icons into your music rotation, check out some of my personal favorites! Zolita Zolita, my first lesbian icon. I discovered
The story being told through art became personal — what did these objects say about the person commissioning them? It is only in the modern era that art tells the story of the artist rather than the patron. Cortés’ digital still lives dig into the connection between personal object and family history. Here, Cortés talks
Virginia Carr, a rising senior at North Central High school, credits those who came before her – her grandmother (Carr’s namesake), her teachers and advisors – in getting her to where she is now. Carr, 17, is involved in her school’s theater program as cast and crew. Her passion for the arts is deep-rooted –
A new festival celebrating disabled artists and their work is to take place at one of Sussex’s best-known venues. Disabled + Disobedient Festival will be held at Brighton Dome on 6 July. Organisers said it will will offer an afternoon of free workshops, talks and networking sessions created by and for deaf, disabled and neurodivergent
A local artist used his talent to bring awareness to veterans struggling with mental health and those who have died by suicide. His art helps families move forward and highlights the importance of checking on those you love. Six days out of the week, Michael Thomas can be found at She Brews Coffee carefully designing