By now I am sure that all my blog followers know that I am a huge fan of the Healthy West Orange Arts & Heritage Center at the Town of Oakland, FL. One of the many reasons why I appreciate the Arts & Heritage Center so much is that they routinely host art exhibitions that […]
Read more "“A Portrait of Grace” at the Arts & Heritage Center"More information is being released about an exciting new film project that focuses on the war photography of artist Lee Miller. Starring Kate Winslet and simply titled “Lee,” this film is the directorial debut of cinematographer Ellen Kuras. Conflicting reports suggest that the team is still filming in Europe while others claim the project is […]
Read more "“Lee”"When I read that a major fashion house was debuting a line of clothing inspired by the artist Artemisia Gentileschi and her work, I was SO excited! I was eager to see how the designer had incorporated the iconic elements of Gentileschi’s work into something for modern audiences. Would there be billowing fabrics or dramatic […]
Read more "Artemisia Gentileschi at Paris Fashion Week?"To kick off Women’s History Month, I would like to make you aware of a very cool resource called Art Herstory. With an emphasis on the female Old Masters (like Artemisia Gentileschi, Sofonisba Anguissola, Judith Leyster and more!), Art Herstory strives to bring these long overlooked artists to the forefront. I am following Art Herstory […]
Read more "Art Herstory"I had no idea what to expect when I first laid eyes on the artwork of Debora Greger at the Appleton Museum of Art in Ocala, FL. Of course, the curators at the AMA know exactly what they’re doing and I was blown away! Upon entering the gallery space, I was instantly transported to a […]
Read more "“Pre Post Poetic” at The Appleton"Ever since discovering her work as part of the 2022 Florida Prize in Contemporary Art exhibition hosted by the Orlando Museum of Art, I have been completely under the spell of artist Hiromi Mizugai Moneyhun. Her work leaves me in awe, plain and simple. That said, a trip to the Appleton Museum of Art in […]
Read more "“Paper Thin & Shadow Deep” at The Appleton"It will be no surprise to longtime followers of this blog that the life and work of sculptor Edmonia Lewis is a favorite topic of this blogger. You may recall my post on her commemorative stamps that were issued last year or perhaps you watched my video on her most famous work, The Death of […]
Read more "“Edmonia Lewis, Sculpting Her Path Forward” at the Saint Louis Art Museum"I don’t need to tell you that 2022 has been a challenging year. If you are like me and need an occasional break from the chaos of everyday life, even for a moment, here’s my recommendation… Make your way to the Rollins Museum of Art in Winter Park, FL and seek out the art installation […]
Read more "“Barbara Sorensen: Billows” at the RMA"If history is the record of the shared human experience, then art history is the visual record of that shared human experience. This is something I firmly believe and it is a principle that I try to instill in those who participate in my classes or attend my lectures. Of course, I have to admit […]
Read more "“In Between: Painting the Post Immigrant Experience” at the Maitland Art Center"Exciting news for those who love art, cinema and biographies as the life of artist Hilma af Klint comes to the big screen! While there is currently no release date for the film in the U.S., those in the U.K. can watch the film when it’s released on October 28th. Written and directed by Lasse […]
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