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Two Portland Artists Continuing a Tradition in Assemblage Art

Urban Art & Antiques — Sun, 30 Mar 2025 23:33:16 +0000

The article discusses the evolution of assemblage art, highlighting its historical significance and contemporary interpretations by artists. It features Portland’s Dan Pillers and Richard Rolfe, showcasing their distinct styles and themes in their current exhibition at Guardino Gallery. Their works explore connections between objects, memories, and time using unique materials and techniques.

Boraz, Johanson and Group show — Art Log: Portland, March 2025

Urban Art & Antiques — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 22:03:24 +0000

Here are four "go" shows for the month of March. At Froelick Gallery, Rebecca Boraz presents her debut exhibition, “Holding Space.” The concept emerged during the pandemic, a time when our awareness of personal space—whether alone or shared with loved ones—increased to the point of hypersensitivity. This theme resonates deeply in Boraz’s work as a … Continue reading Boraz, Johanson and Group show — Art Log: Portland, March 2025

A Journey Through Art and Identity in Dallas-Fort Worth

Urban Art & Antiques — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 22:55:34 +0000

Spending two days crisscrossing the Dallas-Fort Worth area, a place I left more than two years ago, felt like a homecoming of sorts—one filled with art, nostalgia, and a reminder of why I left in the first place. While reconnecting with old friends, I made it a priority to dive back into the local art … Continue reading A Journey Through Art and Identity in Dallas-Fort Worth

Discovering the Work of Ruth Grover

Urban Art & Antiques — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 23:11:43 +0000

Among many reasons to frequent Lincoln City is the Little Antique Mall. It is a polished agate among the pebbles of the Oregon coast. The inventory changes often enough to guarantee some surprises with each visit. Some finds include a stellar Hawaiian shirt, a floor lamp and art-nouveau shade from the 1920s (but bought separately), … Continue reading Discovering the Work of Ruth Grover

Three Holidays, Two Talks, and a Trio of Exhibits

Urban Art & Antiques — Thu, 09 May 2024 01:33:14 +0000

With a trio of holidays still to look forward to, we initially made the rounds to the openings on First Thursday (also known as 1th). The holidays, "503 Day" (when the date coincides with Portland's area code, that's a holiday) Cinco de Mayo, and May the Fourth (be with you) were on the docket as … Continue reading Three Holidays, Two Talks, and a Trio of Exhibits

Eakins and Wiley at the Seattle Art Museum

Urban Art & Antiques — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 23:20:26 +0000

In the recently reimagined American Galleries at the Seattle Art Museum, we're presented with a monumental early 20th-century work by Thomas Eakins, hung beside a contemporary painting by Kehinde Wiley. William Smith Forbes is a long way from home and seems a bit out of place. Meanwhile, Anthony of Padua seems at ease. Forbes was … Continue reading Eakins and Wiley at the Seattle Art Museum

Portland Art Openings, March 2024

Urban Art & Antiques — Sun, 10 Mar 2024 04:37:30 +0000

Spring is in the air. On Thursday, the night was dry and warm, a welcome change to greet visitors of the First Thursday Art Walk in the Pearl. It couldn’t be better for a group of young girls, most still in their team jerseys and shorts, coming from a winning match, jumping into Laura Vincent … Continue reading Portland Art Openings, March 2024