Boston is no stranger to incredible artwork — nor has it ever been. Alongside its vast history, its artwork too is constantly evolving, drumming its heartbeat. Artistic representation, formerly a narrow cross-section of the city’s population, is wider than ever. Naturally, as these changes devolve, Bostonians are apt to see an increasingly diverse breadth of artwork — and thank goodness. Now finding homes inside Boston’s greatest museums,artwork from every corner of humanity has the chance to reach a wider audience; themes that were historically taboo, or simply not acknowledged, have finally taken center stage. Summertime is a wonderful season to museum hop; that’s exactly what I did over the course of two weeks, during some of the most sweltering weather Boston has seen in years. To call one of the following museums my favorite is simply impossible; all of them left their own … [Read more...] about THRIVING IN THEIR VERSATILITY: FRESH-EYED TOUR OF BOSTON MUSEUMS UNCOVERS SECRETS
September/October 2021
WELCOME September/October 2021: FROM BRIAN GOSLOW
Welcome to our September/October 2021 issue, one planned in a time of optimism in which long- delayed exhibitions finally opened or neared theiropening and annual fall events and their related exhibitions that had to be canceled in 2020 get closer to taking place — even as art organizations and museums’ crucial fundraising events are being postponed — in many instances, for the second year in a row. Safety is foremost on everyone’s minds. As we were going to press, venues were once again announcing masks were required for entry, whether visitors had been vaccinated or not. Most artists and writers with whom we’ve been in contact have been extra cautious over the past year and a half and are overly careful in terms of going out to openings or large gatherings. We put together this issue with the hope you’ll be able to get out and see some of the artwork and exhibitions we’ve … [Read more...] about WELCOME September/October 2021: FROM BRIAN GOSLOW