Session three of The Art World: TODAY takes a closer look at the role celebrity plays in the art world. Can artists be celebrities? Can celebrities be artists? Can an artist become too famous? What happens when an artist is more famous than their work? Is this necessarily a bad thing? Art theory will have […]
Read more "The Art World & Celebrity"The second session of my series The Art World: TODAY is all about fashion. Does haute couture have a place in the art world? One could easily argue that fashion is definitely an artform, but is it a fine art? Do we need such designations in the art world in 2019? Answer questions like these […]
Read more "The Art World & Fashion"This fall I am bringing my class, The Art World: TODAY, to SoBo Gallery in historic downtown Winter Garden, FL as a very special four-part series. Hosted by the Winter Garden Art Association, we will explore a different topic each week with the principles of art theory driving our discussion. On Saturday, September 21 our […]
Read more "The Art World & Social Media"I’m continuing my exploration of Central Florida’s incredible mural scene with this majestic beauty found directly across the street from Sam Flax in Orlando. This mural is the handiwork of local artist Dolla $hort and is an even more impressive sight to behold in real life. Murals are truly powerful works of art in that […]
Read more "Central Florida Murals #2"Murals are on the rise in Central Florida and as someone who loves public art, I am thrilled! The two murals featured in today’s post can be found on the Sam Flax building in Orlando. Sam Flax is the area’s go-to art supply store that regularly features artwork by local artists. These particular murals are […]
Read more "Central Florida Murals #1"Clermont, FL is rapidly growing and that means we’ve had a number of new businesses open here in South Lake County. One of those new small businesses – Clermont Cafe – is located in the heart of Clermont’s historic district. It was suggested to me that I check them out as someone said that they […]
Read more "Clermont Cafe"It is that time of year again… time for the Wine Box Art Show! This incredible event is celebrating its fourth year and over $16,000 raised for the Zebra Coalition since its inception. The Barefoot Spa is currently hosting a myriad of wine boxes creatively painted, decorated, sculpted and designed by some of Central Florida’s […]
Read more "Inspired by Van Gogh"The Cornell Fine Arts Museum on the campus of Rollins College has a not-to-be-missed exhibition currently on view through September 8th. Mexican Modernity: 20th-Century Paintings from the Zapanta Collection is required viewing for anyone who wants to flesh out their study of Mexican art. Personally, I feel as though Art History as a practice oversimplifies […]
Read more "Mexican Modernity"If you live in Orlando and have not yet visited the Orlando Museum of Art to view the Florida Prize in Contemporary Art exhibition… what are you waiting for?! Closing on August 18th, this annual event only features artists working in the state of Florida and always provides a timely glimpse into the social and […]
Read more "The Florida Prize in Contemporary Art 2019"This book was brought to my attention by one of my students during summer classes. She loaned me her copy and after reading two pages of the foreword I knew I had to have my own copy of this book. Women Who Read Are Dangerous is an exquisite art book featuring an assortment of images […]
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