I am a fan of both kitchy textiles and politics, so this exhibit in MICA’s student gallery in the Gateway building was a pleasure. In addition, Chris Wills has included impeccably constructed artist books, presidential wallpaper, and political pillows. I love it.
Ronnie and Nancy fabric.
extreme closeup view of the Nixon plaid
And Obama makes 44 …
Lewinsky Hot Seat
This week, Baltimore's creative scene was profiled in Le Figaro, France's oldest newspaper, but the concept of a "Baltimore Renaissance" is false.
The Foundation Celebrates its 60th Anniversary as Director Melissa Warlow Retires After 35 Years of Service
This week's news includes: A post-election statement from MCAAHC, Reginald F. Lewis exhibition at the Lewis Museum, Tom Miller Week returns, the future of BOPA, Angela Franklin and Chevelle Makeba Moore Jones at JELMA, tattoo artist Bill Waverly, and more!
The cheekily titled If Books Could Kill (on view through August 5, 2025) focuses on toxic materials—mercury, arsenic, and lead—that were used by scribes, illustrators, and printers in a variety of historical contexts.
