For Jamie Mixon, the journey from a young art enthusiast in Jackson, Mississippi, to an accomplished graphic designer with a portfolio spanning decades, has been nothing short of extraordinary. Now, a collection of her work is set to be on display at the Cullis Wade Depot on the Mississippi State University campus, featuring 75 posters
Some of the most buzzed-about moments during the 2024 Democratic National Convention had little to do with policy and campaigns and nearly everything to do with the soundtrack. After “Freedom” by Beyoncé (featuring Kendrick Lamar) took off as the anthem for Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris’ 2024 campaign, speculation about whether Beyoncé
AWN recently received the sad news of the death of Japanese visual artist and animator Keiichi Tanaami (1936-2024). Besides graphic designer and visual artist, Tanaami was an important independent filmmaker and played a significant role in the development of autonomous and experimental animation film in Japan. NANZUKA gallery, which displayed art by Keiichi Tanaami, published
click to enlarge Photo by David Warner Would pickleball push the artists at The Factory in St. Petersburg, Florida out? The answer is yes—and no. When the Dimmitt family sold The Factory to St. Petersburg real estate investor Tom Gaffney last June, the sale seemed like it would be a good thing for the artists
Shot of a young male artist working in his studio Art, by its very nature, is reciprocal. It’s an energetic conversation between the artist, the viewer, and the presenter—each contributing to its impact. Art is universal. And, in many respects, multilingual—a higher form of communication that cuts directly to the soul. It’s why you can
Women – and women artists – as you’ve never seen them before. Eileen Mayo’s circa 1930 linocut Turkish Bath, on show as part of the Auckland Art Gallery Toi O Tāmaki exhibition Modern Women: Flight of Time (until February 23, 2025). Modern Women: Flight of Time opened last week. It includes the household names (Rita
This week’s edition of The Five sees SVA alumni and faculty celebrated around the world across fine art, film, design, comics and even the culinary space. The new business venture is coming with new exhibitions in these highlights from the press over the past few weeks. 1. In a major career milestone for Jasmine Gregory
With themes like country lifestyle and American pride, you’d think all country artists would be from the U.S. But you’d be surprised! In fact, quite a few country artists hail from Canada and Australia. One of the country music’s Hall of Famers, Hank Snow, was actually born in Brooklyn, Canada. He grew up in poverty and chased
Artist Rick Hilsabeck Courtesy photo ABIQUIU INN NEWS RELEASECourtesy https://www.abiquiunews.com/ Abiquiu Inn presents the artwork of renowned artist and actor, Rick Hilsabeck, in the Main Salon of Café Abiquiu, with an opening reception on Friday, Aug. 30, from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. This solo exhibition, East to West, features a captivating collection of works inspired by Rick’s journey from
In the past three decades, Brooklyn – specifically Bushwick and the surrounding areas – has transformed into a popular tourist area beyond the bustling crowds found in Manhattan. But as the southern borough has continued to reinvent itself, there are reminders that the people and rich cultural legacy remain in Bushwick—with street art playing an