The Story of Art Without Men by Katy Hessel is a book I highly recommend for all art lovers. Whether you are a seasoned museum-goer or someone new to art appreciation, this book is required reading. In fact, I believe it should be used as a sort of textbook, or at the very least a […]
Read more "The Story of Art Without Men by Katy Hessel"Art 21 is an incredible free resource for anyone who wants to learn more about art, especially the art of today. Taking its name from the art of the 21st century, this exceptional series provides information in the form of in-depth articles and insightful short films. The world of contemporary art can sometimes be a […]
Read more "Art 21"The Leesburg Center for the Arts in Leesburg, FL recently held the opening reception for their current members’ exhibition, The Road Less Traveled. This theme was left completely to the artists’ interpretation and the results were striking and diverse. The works on display were definitely the visual representations of folks on a journey and honestly, […]
Read more "The Road Less Traveled at the LCFA"If you’re like me and you saw Christopher Nolan’s epic Oppenheimer this weekend then it’s probably safe to say that your brain is STILL recovering from the onslaught of scientific information, rapid-fire dialogue and existential quandaries that make up the three hour masterpiece of cinema. Honestly, I think it broke my brain… in a good […]
Read more "A Picasso in Oppenheimer?"I am fascinated by the idea of art theft, to the extent that I have covered the topic in a few of my classes/lectures and in my book club discussions. As a huge museum nerd, I see artworks almost like holy objects, sacred to all of humanity. If you wouldn’t steal something from a church […]
Read more "The Questions Surrounding Art Theft"Immersive art experiences have taken the world by storm. By creating 360 degree animated environments typically using a combination of visual projections and LED technology, visitors to these experiences have been introduced to (and immersed in) the artworks of Van Gogh, Monet, Klimt, da Vinci and more. I am all for making art more accessible […]
Read more "SPHERE & The Dali Dome"The Mennello Museum of American Art in Orlando, FL knocks it out of the park once again with their current exhibition, Anila Quayyum Agha: Flourishing Patterns. Long time followers of this blog know how much I rave about the art institutions in Central Florida, and especially the Mennello. This institution is consistently expanding the definition […]
Read more "Anila Quayyum Agha: Flourishing Patterns at the Mennello"As you know, last week’s post featured a fantastic new mural located in the heart of Clermont, Florida’s Historic Downtown district. My thanks to a member of the local community for reaching out to me to let me know about another new mural in the Clermont area! The West End Plaza (formerly known as the […]
Read more "Epic Mural at the West End Plaza in Clermont, FL"Anyone who lives in Central Florida will tell you that Clermont is a town that is booming, if not bursting at the seams. For better or for worse, this town has changed dramatically since I moved here 11 years ago. However, the biggest and best improvements to our no-longer-sleepy Florida town can be seen in […]
Read more "New Mural in Historic Downtown Clermont, FL"You may recall a January 2023 post oddly similar to this one. I am revisiting the Murals on the Trail project discussed in that post because all the murals are now complete! The result is a whopping 20 murals created by local artists celebrating the history, wildlife and community spirit of South Lake County and […]
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