The Ways of Langston Hughes: Griff Davis and Black Artists in the Making is an exhibition of Griff Davis’ photographs of Langston Hughes with students, writers, artists and performers that opens on February 1 at Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. One friendship began in the classroom at Atlanta University when photojournalist Griffith Davis
In the early 1980s, Peruvian artist Pablo Amaringo began painting the visions that ingesting ayahuasca produced in him. He did so at the invitation of Colombian anthropologist Luis Eduardo Lima, who later published a book with descriptions of the canvases. The paintings, full of colors, not only represented the fauna and flora of the Amazon,
It’s 2024 and theatres shouldn’t be taking anything for granted anymore. No standard of existence or tried and true method should be undertaken without scrutiny. Rogue Artists Ensemble has appropriately blown the lid off the standard fundraising gala event, opting instead for a Carousel of Fools on Santa Monica Pier. The centerpiece of the whole
By Alex Taylor & Ian Youngs BBC News 3 hours ago Image source, Evening Standard Image caption, Carl Andre pictured at the Whitechapel Gallery in London, March 1978 Carl Andre was a highly influential artist, but his death this week has revived memories of two of art’s most controversial episodes – one involving his “pile
Maria McDonald graduated in December from Kent State with a bachelor’s degree in fine art. McDonald will host her first solo studio show at the Massillon Museum’s Studio M. Her work, which includes oversize oil paintings of women, can be viewed from today through March 17. MASSILLON ‒ A recent Kent State University graduate will
For most artists, their workshop is both a creative retreat and a professional necessity. After years of working out of her family residence in Hyderabad, Varunika Saraf is finally enjoying the freedom of having her own studio for the first time in her life. In 2018, she bought a 1,500 sq. ft. flat in the
Joanna Aslanian’s oil on canvas titled “Insomnia.” Courtesy of Joanna Aslanian The DuPage Art League is bringing back “Best of the Best,” the renowned gallery exhibition featuring the works of more than 50 award-winning artists from 12 suburban art organizations. The exhibit allows artists and art lovers an opportunity to view the work of artists
She said, “We love the fresh perspectives up and coming teen artists bring each year, recognizing their dynamic work, and supporting their creative vision. It is very special to be the first to welcome incredibly talented emerging artists to the professional art community.” The exhibition will open with a reception from 10 a.m. to noon
Fellowship honorees (from left) E Elder, Angi Stilwell and Kevin Baker gather on the Noyes Art Gallery steps after learning of the award. COURTESY PHOTO Noyes Art Gallery patron Mary Belka recently honored three of the gallery’s artists with fellowships for their outstanding artistic growth over the last year: E Elder (painting and illustration), Angi
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) – As we countdown to gameday, all week long Chiefs fans have been painting the town red, white, and yellow. Pop Culture Sculptures works directly with the Chiefs to make the city ‘pop.’ “You cannot deny that something like this on this caliber doesn’t bring goodness to our city,” said co-owner