Artblog | Dereck Stafford Mangus

July 30, 2024 by Roberta

Dereck Mangus (1978-2024) – an appreciation of the artist, writer and Artblog contributor

We are very sad to report that artist, writer and Artblog contributor Dereck Mangus died on July 7, 2024 at age 46.

February 9, 2023 by Dereck Stafford Mangus

Amy Davis, Creator of ‘Flickering Treasures’, on Rediscovering Baltimore’s Forgotten Movie Theaters

January 5, 2023 by Dereck Stafford Mangus

Tags, fill-ins and Kobe, a short appreciation of graffiti in Baltimore and everywhere

Contributor Dereck Mangus knew a lot of taggers back when he attended MICA and he’s been studying the street art called graffiti ever since, fascinated by the phenomenon that many self-taught artists turn to to literally make their mark on the world.

December 9, 2022 by Roberta

Two Artblog writers, Cultural Treasures, Gina Michaels, Chloe Luisa Piñero, United Academics, Woodmere Open House and Artist Opportunity

We are delighted to announce some great news this week – two Artblog writers get accolades; 12 local artists of color receive “Cultural Treasure” status; two notable exhibitions at Facture and Magic Gardens; United Academics invites the public to its bargaining session with UArts; Woodmere invites you to an Open House for Kids Care 29, and a great-sounding artist opportunity from UPenn Critical Museum Studies graduate students.

October 27, 2021 by Dereck Stafford Mangus

Saving a historic building’s facade when the rest of the building is destroyed, gentrification in Baltimore

As with many cities undergoing rampant gentrification in older neighborhoods, historic preservation of the buildings and the quality of life of the neighbors are two aspects of development that are often overlooked. Dereck Mangus reflects on his experience in the Mount Vernon neighborhood of Baltimore, when an antebellum building is destroyed — all but the facade — to make way for a tall, modern, mixed-use building.

December 4, 2020 by Morgan Nitz

Posts in the Pipeline – Covid Winter

f you’re a spoiler-lover, indulge in this sneak peak– here’s a list of Artblog ‘Posts in the Pipeline’ this Covid winter.

April 2, 2020 by Dereck Stafford Mangus

Legoland Brutalism and the building blocks of urban development

Dereck Stafford Mangus shares his thoughts on current trends in urban development and the connection with Brutalism and Legos.