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Norman Rockwell (1894–1978), "Girl Reading the Post," 1941, oil on canvas, 35 1/4” x 27 1/4”. Cover illustration for The Saturday Evening Post, March 1, 1941 From the permanent collection of Norman Rockwell Museum. ©1941 SEPS: Licensed by Curtis Publishing, Indianapolis, IN.
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THE POWER OF ILLUSTRATION: NORMAN ROCKWELL MUSEUM TURNS 50

By Elayne Clift

Ever since Norman Rockwell’s portrayals of American life graced the covers of The Saturday Evening Post, the beloved illustrator has been among the most recognized artists reflecting American art and […]

Joanne Holtje, "Odysseus Slaughters the Suitors," oil on panel, 30” x 40”.
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MARKS OF EMOTION: ABSTRACT EXPRESSIONISM IN MAYNARD

By Flavia Cigliano

Spring has brought a visually compelling exhibit to ArtSpace Maynard. “Mark of Emotion,” curated by Sallie Strand, presents the stylistically diverse paintings of three accomplished abstract artists, Joanne Holtje, Jane […]

Faith Connor, "Boat."
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ARTISTS-IN-RESIDENCE: STRETCHING WORCESTER CRAFT’S BOUNDARIES

By Brian Goslow

Featuring the work of ceramic artists Phoebe Snow, Michelle Grey, Kim Gardner, Abby Nohal and Faith Connor and glass artists Meredith Collins, Lindsy Marshall, Molly Roderick, Kristen Momoko Schafer and […]

Abigail Wamboldt, "She Grew Up to Play Bones," oil on canvas, wood, thread.
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STILL EMPOWERING: HERA’S DISTINCTIVE SUMMER MEMBERS SHOW

By Suzanne Volmer

Hera Gallery in Wakefield, Rhode Island is a cooperative gallery founded in 1974 as an innovative outpost of feminist art activism. In a 1983 New York Times article, “When Artists […]

miriam cooke, Julie Mehretu, Asma Naeem and Deen Sharp (from left to right) at Aga Khan Program for Islamic Architecture panel discusson at MIT on April 8, 2019. Photograph by Donna Dodson.
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MAKING CONNECTIONS: WITH JULIE MEHRETU

By Donna Dodson

It is inspiring when our world-class universities invite artists to have a seat at the table. On Monday, April 8, 2019, MIT organized a panel discussion centering on the artist […]

Nayda Cuevas during her artist-in-residence stay at Nobles & Greenough at the Foster Gallery in front of her “#ExpectationsofMotherhood” series, 2018, mixed media/image transfer, 12” squares. Photograph by Ben Heider.
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CORNERED: NAYDA AURORA CUEVAS

By Brian Goslow

Born in Puerto Rico, Nayda Aurora Cuevas moved to the United States with her family at the age of 10, a point in her life, she writes on her website, […]

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THE COLOR OF SPRING: GREEN MEMBERS’ EXHIBITION AT BRICKBOTTOM

By Olivia MacDonald

The color green is one of healing, growth and renewal. It is the color of plants, youth, good luck, camouflage, money and even envy. After a long winter, Brickbottom Gallery’s […]