Artists

Artist JOJO ABOT discusses the importance of believing in your work, the value of not being in a silo, and anchoring yourself in intention. What is the catalyst for your artwork? The work really is anchored in enticement/provocation, into imagining the everyday application of the principle of the Divine Feminine, which operates in a certain

From an old BMW painted in colourful shapes to abstract works and historic photographs, a retrospective of celebrated South African artist Esther Mahlangu opened this week in Cape Town. The exhibition follows the 88-year-old painter and mural artist’s unusual trajectory from rural South Africa to global acclaim. After Cape Town, it will be taken on

Tens of thousands of Bay Area protesters are filling the streets and blocking freeways, and social media creators are flooding feeds with poignant imagery calling attention to the destruction of Gaza and demanding a ceasefire. But most major local arts institutions— supposed bastions of free expression, provocative messages, and artistic truth—have been strangely silent. For

Tracing a Decade: Women Artists of the 1960s in AfricaA symposium organized by Njabala Foundation and AWAREMarch 8–9, 2024 Makerere UniversityCTF buildingKampalaUganda “Tracing a Decade: Women Artists of the 1960s in Africa” focuses on the often-overlooked contributions of women artists during this pivotal decade across the African continent. The symposium illuminates the paths and works

Four Black Evanston artists came together to discuss and celebrate their craft, culture and passion on Saturday night at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center. From left to right, Chef “Q” Ibraheem, culinary artist; Laurice Bell, executive director of the Shorefront Legacy Center; musician and composer Chris Greene; playwright, director and educator Gloria Bond Clunie; and

The first annual Mixed in Mancos will take place on March 2 at the Mancos Opera House. (Journal file photo) Three bands will have their original songs recorded and put on a CD and vinyl record On March 2, the Mancos Creative District will host its first annual Mixed in Mancos, which will feature local

It’s day 1 of 6 for Una Voce per San Marino. Any expectations you may have had by the end of the day are already shattered. How you may ask? Did any Big Artists get revealed today? Yes! Here’s a complete guide to the events that happened in the smallest country participating in Eurovision this

Artists on Santa Fe features a new exhibition entitled “Through the Valley of Death”, with work by artist Jon Koenigsberg from Feb. 28 through March 31 at 747 Santa Fe Drive. Koenigsberg’s newest series of colorful abstract oil paintings are a manifestation of his gratitude and reemergence after a difficult journey through cancer treatment. The

Brooklyn Museum is looking for artists to be featured in a first-of-its kind ‘open’ exhibit this fall, in celebration of the institution’s 200th anniversary. Photo courtesy of Andrew Brincka Sign up for our Brooklyn Paper email newsletter to get news, updates, and local insights delivered straight to your inbox! Calling all creatives! Brooklyn Museum, the