Artblog contributor Mary Murphy sees the multi-media exhibition of Virginia Maksymowicz at Rowan University Art Gallery and reflects that delving into the past is a way to come to terms with the present: “At a time when we are so focused on the dubious future of humanity, from our possible extinction via climate change, violence, and war to our gradual replacement with 3D laser-cut body parts and genetically manipulated DNA, it’s refreshing to see work about our past: it extends and broadens the context for considering what it means to be human at any given time.”
Read MoreOur new contributor, Martina Merlo, sees a two person exhibit at Tiger Strikes Asteroid and is excited for the dialog the two artists’ works enter into that deal with the end (or not) of image making.
Read MoreRyan takes his children to see the new AR piece by Eto Otitgbe at “The Cut” and at Asian Arts Initiative. The exhibit and project, “Invasive Species,” raises issues about urban habitats, invasive species and climate change, while allowing the viewer to imagine different realities. AAI’s annual block party and live outdoor programming happens this weekend, Sat., Oct. 7 and Sun., Oct. 8. More information and links in Ryan’s post.
Read MoreLane Speidel sees Anne Minich’s show of her iconic “head” series at Commonweal Gallery, created over the course of almost 50 years. In this poetic review, Lane says the experience of the works is utterly singular and comments, “Minich’s figures are both falling down a well and rising from it. Slipping behind the veil and pushing them aside. The inherent hubris of painting matched with the negation of idolatry.”
Read MoreOur reviewer, Corey Qureshi visits Pentimenti Gallery and comments on the exaggerated flat-land depictions by Azadeh Gholizadeh and over-the-top through the window scenes by Amy Boone-McCreesh, saying that the two-person pairing is “colorful, fun and full of ideas to pursue beyond the images themselves.” “The World Around Us is at Pentimenti until October 28, 2023.
Read MoreKatie Dillon Low has an encounter with many ideas about technology at the show ‘echo broadcast’ at Practice Gallery. The group show spans work that deals with the eco-concerns of the plastics and heavy metals in electronic devices; to our technologically addicted society’s isolation behind our screens.
Read MoreHi, a few weeks ago I visited the Magic Gardens to pursue seeing George Rodriguez’s work after having seen it in the Tyler School of Art Ceramics department. The solemn stares of the figures carry over into all that George makes and his work always packs a punch making the viewer bring down their guards and engage. The show In Unison: Ceramic Sculptures by George Rodriguez is up until September 10, 2023 go see it if you have a chance! And if not be on the look out for George Rodriguez.
Read MoreAndrea Kirsh visited the Museum of Fine Arts Boston this summer and her review explores the mass appeal of Hokusai’s wood block prints, explaining the evolution of the ubiquitous “Great Wave” image and it’s steps towards contemporary representations.
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