We are very sad to report that artist, writer and Artblog contributor Dereck Mangus died on July 7, 2024 at age 46.
Read MoreKate Brock interviews artist Jane Irish days before new exhibition Eureka: New Works by Jane Irish opening at Locks Gallery. They speak about Vietnam War Veterans Against War, Edgar Allen Poe, and Artist’s roles for the future. Read the interview then see the exhibition and share what you think with us!
Read MoreHi, a few weeks ago I visited the Magic Gardens to pursue seeing George Rodriguez’s work after having seen it in the Tyler School of Art Ceramics department. The solemn stares of the figures carry over into all that George makes and his work always packs a punch making the viewer bring down their guards and engage. The show In Unison: Ceramic Sculptures by George Rodriguez is up until September 10, 2023 go see it if you have a chance! And if not be on the look out for George Rodriguez.
Read MoreI met with five members of Grizzly Grizzly on Zoom, at the time when they had just deinstalled the show by David Herbert and were prepping the next exhibit, Freed from Necessity, a two-person show featuring the work of Philadelphia-based sculptor Matthew Speedy and interdisciplinary artist Halo Lahnert. Grizzly members Erin Boyle, Amy Hicks, Diedra Krieger, Connor Longo and Jayne Struble participated in the conversation.
Read MoreLane Timothy Speidel is an artist and writer, currently showing work at Data Nation at the National Liberty Museum. They uncover the promising uses of AI, for accessibility and representation, for underrepresented peoples. They also give warning about AI being used in exploitative ways, ultimately saying that in the art sphere it could never “replace” the artist.
Read MoreKatie Dillon Low sees a curated exhibit at Atelier Art Gallery in Brewerytown and loves it. Anchored in the works of Anne Minich, Katie says the show is balanced, with much to offer all tastes.
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