In the heart of Boston’s SoWa Arts and Design District, a vibrant creative dialogue unfolded on May 6 at the much-anticipated event, “Start with the Art.” Hosted by Sitka Home Art Gallery and Mr. Z Art in collaboration with the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), the evening brought together a powerful fusion of visual art and interior design, spotlighting the ways in which these two disciplines inform and elevate each other. The event, set in the stunning shared gallery space of Sitka and Mr. Z, was a sensory experience from the start. The gallery itself was a visual statement, curated with Sitka’s expressive, color-rich paintings and the refined elegance of Mr. Z’s handcrafted furniture pieces. The space buzzed with energy as guests, ranging from artists and collectors to designers and design enthusiasts, gathered in anticipation of the evening’s … [Read more...] about START WITH THE ART
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FRIEZE NEW YORK 2025
Past, present, and future uncertainty is the default setting for the art world. Economic turbulence, pandemics, climate crises, politics, and every global tremor reverberate through the art market. And yet, the show goes on. Frieze Week 2025 in New York was a vibrant, full steam affirmation of the art world's stubborn vitality. Despite looming clouds, high interest rates, global unrest, and election-year jitters, this year's fairs had a palpable charge. Art lovers, collectors, and curators emerged, proving New York remains a gravitational center for contemporary art. Frieze New York returned to The Shed at the controversial Hudson yards, for its 13th edition, with over 65 galleries from 25 countries. The vibe was eclectic and ambitious, mixing major players and fresh voices. The fair counted on its signature mix of blue-chip anchors and experimental newcomers who are always my favorites … [Read more...] about FRIEZE NEW YORK 2025
Music as Medicine
At the Emerson Colonial Theatre in Boston, MA, on May 30 and 31, something extraordinary unfolded: not a typical concert, not just a screening, but “The Witcher 3 Live Immersive Concert Experience,” a long-awaited collision of music, mythology and emotional memory. Fans, some dressed up as Geralt, Yennefer and Ciri, gathered in a calm, reverent atmosphere to pay homage to their heroes. But what united everyone wasn't just the devotion; it was sound. The Polish band, Percival Schuttenbach, joined by choral and solo performances, brought the haunting soundtrack of “The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt” to life. This stop in Boston marked part of their world tour celebrating the game's 10th anniversary, and their roots were very much present and visible. Having first performed the score during the Film Music Festival in Kraków, Poland, in 2016, this ensemble has since transformed the game's music into … [Read more...] about Music as Medicine
Paint and Poetry As Reassurance
Curated by artist and director Ellen Wineberg, “Paint and Poetry” is a collaborative show at Storefront Art Projects in Watertown, featuring the poems of Edison Dupree, and the abstract paintings of Pam Rajpal and James Kinny. Wineberg is skilled in organizing communities in the New England arts scene, knowing how to throw a small and intimate soirée of artists and writers. Wineberg described herself as a matchmaker in a past life. The small space is elongated by the abstract art and concise, stanza poetry on the wall. At first glance, it may seem like Kinny’s work is on one side while Rajpal’s is on the opposing, but the paintings are in every corner and crevice of the space, including a painting of Rajpals in a back hallway entering Wineberg’s own studio space. In addition to the full-scale paintings, sketches from Rajpal and Kinny are displayed under their works, … [Read more...] about Paint and Poetry As Reassurance
‘WALK IN YOUR TRUTH’
Room 360 of the Massachusetts State House — The Governor's Reception — is lined with painted portraits of the Commonwealth’s leaders dating back decades. But during the month of February, a mixed media portrait of a Haitian immigrant grandmother hung just as high as those of former Massachusetts Governors Charlie Baker, Deval Patrick, Bill Weld, Michael Dukakis and others. In early February, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey and Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll hosted a celebration of Black History Month, which also marked the opening of a temporary art exhibition showcasing the work of “talented Black Artists who express the triumph, beauty and resilience of Black culture,” according to a press release. On Tuesday, Feb. 25, Healey welcomed back artists Marlon Forrester, a Guyana-born and Boston-raised full-time artist and educator; Chanel Thervil, a Haitian American artist and … [Read more...] about ‘WALK IN YOUR TRUTH’
16 YEARS AT THE JUDITH KLEIN GALLERY: ‘EVERYBODY’S CHANGING … AND THAT’S A GOOD THING’
To say that the community of artists and creatives in New Bedford is tight knit is an understatement. Layers of relationships — professor and student, patron and artist, parent and child — have come together over decades to build a foundation for the arts in the city. At its 16th Anniversary Exhibit, the Judith Klein Gallery and Studio features 18 artists with ties to the region and who contribute to the South Coast’s flourishing and ever-growing arts scene. But these artists have another connecting thread — one that leads back to artist and gallery owner Judith Klein herself. Standing in the center of a gallery buzzing with conversation, Klein said that while many artists featured in this exhibition have shown their work with her “on and off” over the past 16 years, she always tries to “introduce a couple new artists.” Azorean-American painter and performance artist Mimi Pinherio … [Read more...] about 16 YEARS AT THE JUDITH KLEIN GALLERY: ‘EVERYBODY’S CHANGING … AND THAT’S A GOOD THING’