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The Photographic Landscapes of Ansel Adams and Clyde Butcher
By Suzanne Norman. The works of two masters of black and white photography are paired for a magnificent exhibition at the James Museum of Western and Wildlife Art. Ansel Adams: The Masterworks and Clyde Butcher: America the Beautiful are fine examples of America’s natural lands and spacious skies. On May 5, Clyde Butcher will give an artist talk on his America the Beautiful photographs and host a book signing starting at 5 p.m. Register soon for the talk…. Read More
Shhh, Don’t Say That: History Matters
Quite possibly the most infuriating comment ever uttered, and I have heard this several times over my life/career, most frequently by students is, “…I don’t want to study history because… Read More
How I got “hooked” on art – Part 3: Connecting the dots
This week I’ll complete the story of my Cuban relatives’ immigration to the United States. I’ll also connect the dots between my temporary art studio, where I completed my first… Read More
Books 2
As the first summer reading list was well received, I thought I would throw in a second collection of art+design books that every artist should read. Enjoy. Context, history and… Read More
Afrofuturism, afroQuantum, and The Black Goddess
A few years ago, I wrote poetic piece o’ conjure for Gerald Jenkins’ photo-novel It’s After The End Of The World. I didn’t know him when Darius James asked me… Read More
Melanin is our friend and now it’s for sale.
Fluidity means that our black identities are constantly changing as we respond to circumstances in our families and communities of origin, and as we interact with a wider world. –… Read More
The How and Why of It
All This Stuff I’m Carrying vs Things Waiting for a Weightless Me. Never content with simply providing what’s requested; always on a mission to break it down to something that… Read More
Water is Life
Sometimes, as we develop our craft, we find we have a theme in our art. Sometimes we are inspired specifically by a certain event, a place, or even a person. … Read More
Creative Clay is Here!
By Sheila Cowley. “Billow” is a short script I wrote thinking of Creative Clay – a celebration of being spectacular and being seen. “It speaks to the whole fight of not being visible,” says CEO Kim Dohrman. The first rehearsal was this week and the performance is part of their Spring for the Arts fundraiser on May 20. The ensemble features actor Jan Neuberger, dancer Helen Hansen French, choreographer Paula Kramer and every Creative Clay artist who wants to join in…. Read More
