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
Portland's galleries rarely disappoint, but this month the shows are particularly strong. Even if you missed the energetic openings, there's plenty of time to head out and take in some serious art. Sherrie Wolf's solo exhibition Animaliere at Russo Lee Gallery is a place where still life and animal paintings meet her signature hyper-realism style. … Continue reading September See List in Portland
Art festivals are too often more festival than art. Too many are filled with corn dog stands and ice cream trucks, dotted with custom t-shirts, photographs, and wood cutting boards. They are a great place to get a snack or have a day out with the family, pick up a themed kitchen towel, or have … Continue reading The Pearls of the Pearl
All art is autobiographical, Fellini declared. For Miles Cleveland Goodwin, those snippets of life in rural Mississippi make up his artwork in the current solo exhibition at Value House Gallery and Sculpture Garden. As a city of concrete and glass, Dallas hasn’t been at the forefront of persevering vanishing America. But the imageries of Goodwin, if nostalgic by nature, are less about the old South than a reflection of his reality. The relentless process of ruin and abandonment, in an eerie way, is sort of romantic and comforting.
Record auction records are the backdrop as the country's largest contemporary art fair, Art Basel Miami, opens this week. Art collectors are expected to continue the spending spree at the 13th edition of the event. Represented are 267 galleries from 31 countries showcasing thousands of artists. More than 75,000 are expected to attend the event at … Continue reading Art Basel Miami Opens, Strong Sales Expected
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