Entering the contemporary art space located just a few minutes’ walk from my home in the Hudson Valley last fall, I had no idea
Tag: Art
Why they quit: Arts & Humanities Council’s letter of resignation [plus hidden message]
Donald Trump’s embrace of neo-Nazis, white supremacists and other hate groups has alienated yet another of his showpiece “advisory” councils. All 17 members of
Direct Drive: When art is politically controversial
I’ve often been told that writers write in order to figure things out.That is definitely the case with this piece, in which I feel
Public art: Controversial, uncomfortable, and good for the neighborhood
While riding my bicycle a few months ago past The School: Jack Shainman Gallery—a stunning, year-old kunsthalle just around the corner from my home
Looking at The Bean, seeing ourselves
Today I joined hundreds of tourists, camp groups, families and local residents who were visiting The Bean in Chicago’s Millennium Park. [British artist Anish
Public art to enjoy on your next road trip
Art and I have a tumultuous relationship. While I like visiting museums and I have an appreciation for things hung on walls, my mind
Decorating one levee, blowing up another
The Monarch-Chesterfield levee, in suburban St. Louis, is about to get beautified by a creative, fun community project that could be a good starting