Baltimore-based photographer and writer, Chuck Patch, attends the media preview of the John Waters exhibit and catches the wit, wisdom and lively gestures of the local phenom and beloved Baltimorean, now getting his art world treatment as an artist, yes, didn’t know that? Us either. And, of course, groundbreaking movie maker of Pink Flamingoes, Hairspray and other great, funny and raunchy movies.
Read MoreOlivia Jia spent time in China earlier this year, visiting with family and touring some of the country’s major archaeological sites and cultural museums. In this, her travelogue from Shanghai and Xi’an, past, present and future collide.
Read MoreIn answer to a question about impartiality or objectivity in critical writing, Ask Artblog’s Advisor, Beth Heinly, talks about the value of criticism, and the human need to communicate and how it’s probably not possible to be objective. There is good criticism and bad. And she shouts out several of the critics she admire and explains why. She also attacks ego-fueled criticism, explaining that the critic whose ego gets in the way of telling the story is doing a disservice to art and artists. Have a question about the Art Life for Ask Artblog? Email ask@theartblog.org. Or submit a Google form with your question at the link at the bottom of the post below. All names kept anonymous.
Read MoreIn this November 6, 2016 “From the Vault” post, 2016 Art Writing Challenge finalist, Justin O. Walker, takes a somewhat sardonic stroll through the then-newly-constructed Mormon Temple at 18th and Vine. Writers! Apply to the 2018 Art Writing Contest, OPEN NOW! Did you know that some of our most creative entries in the contest have been about local architectural landmarks? Read on and submit your unpublished writing about a space or place in your community before the October 31st deadline!
Read More
