The Wandering Art Historian is on her grandest adventure yet… life in the Midwest! This fall I traded the Sunshine State for the North Star State and the Minnesota welcome has been incredible. It feels pretty amazing to live in a state that willingly and proudly funds the arts. I haven’t been a Midwesterner for […]
Read more "Fish Out of Water"I’ve often referred to The Albin Polasek Museum in Winter Park, FL as a “hidden gem.” I’m pleased to say that it has consistently lived up to this distinction and emphatically so with its current exhibition. Je, Niko Huru? Threads of Freedom: Njeri Kinuthia is a powerful and revelatory collection by an artist that was […]
Read more "Je, Niko Huru? Threads of Freedom: Njeri Kinuthia at the Polasek"One of the things I love most about exploring a new city is when it surprises you with ART and Minneapolis, MN had something astounding and new around every corner. Of course, in every major city there are the tried and true art institutions that beckon all travelers, art enthusiasts, and museum nerds. The Walker […]
Read more "Art Adventures in Minneapolis"I recently visited Bartow, FL to participate in a book signing at Inklings Book Shoppe – Bartow and had the most wonderful experience! This welcoming small town is BIG on books, coffee and art, making me feel right at home. If you enjoy road trips to unique and quirky towns in the Sunshine State, here […]
Read more "Books, Coffee & Art in Bartow, FL"Andre Breton published The Surrealist Manifesto in 1924 which makes 2024 the centennial anniversary of the founding of Surrealism. To celebrate, The Dali in St. Petersburg, FL is hosting a powerful and timely exhibition. When you think of Surrealism, painters’ names like Salvador Dali and Rene Magritte quickly come to mind. Yet, Surrealism had a […]
Read more "The Subversive Eye at The Dali"I am thrilled to share that Clermont, FL has expanded it’s free public art offerings! In the heart of historic downtown, multiple murals have been added to the Art Walk just off of W. Montrose Street. These murals are easily accessible to all and add color and excitement to our revitalized downtown. Learn more about […]
Read more "New Murals in Historic Downtown Clermont, FL"Local arts advocate and champion of Orlando’s epic music scene, Frankie Messina, was kind enough to invite me back to Apartment E LIVE (91.5FM WPRK.org) to chat about my book for his Art August series. Frankie dedicated every Thursday live show in the month of August to showcasing Central Florida’s eclectic and diverse contributions to […]
Read more "Art August w/ Frankie Messina & Apartment E LIVE"The Falcon is a self-described “quirky art bar” located in Orlando, Florida’s Thornton Park neighborhood. They host a wide variety of events from open mics to trivia nights to themed live figure drawing sessions. They also feature local artists with monthly shows. On a recent visit I saw the Pop of Color: Colorful Tales in […]
Read more "“Pop of Color” at The Falcon & the Murals of Thornton Park"There are only a couple of weeks left to see the summer show on view at the Mennello Museum of American Art in Orlando, FL, so here’s what you need to know before you go… The main galleries are devoted to the large-scale Viviparous Quadrupeds prints crafted by John James Audubon (for the most part). […]
Read more "Mark Messersmith “Long Summer” & Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America at the Mennello"I feel I need to be honest and upfront before delving further into this post, so consider this a “disclaimer,” of sorts. I have some big feelings about the Orlando Museum of Art and a certain high-profile exhibition, the ouster of its executive director, the mismanagement of its board, a lack of transparency with the […]
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