Arts Writer
Fanni Somogyi is a sculptor and writer originally from Budapest, Hungary, and currently based in Baltimore. She completed her BFA at the Maryland Institute College of Art in Interdisciplinary Sculpture and Creative Writing. Her sculptural work explores cross pollinations, hybrid creatures and speculative scenarios. She writes criticism, poetry, essay, and short fiction, with particular interest in the scientific and environmental. Her writing has been published in Hobart Literary Magazine, and as part of the Supra Natural Anthology. Follow her at www.fannisomogyi.com. Photo by Elisha Maria Photography.
An Interview with Amy Cavanaugh, the Executive Director, and Caitlin Gill, Exhibitions Director and MSAC Directory Coordinator
"We are very multifaceted and action oriented. We are striving to foster as many opportunities as possible for the artists."
Wood firing is one of the biggest community events at Baltimore Clayworks and it is attended by ceramic artists from Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania.
“The imprints of elemental properties inherent to ceramics fired in a wood kiln often yield mesmerizing finishes; it almost adds a fourth dimension to the artworks.”
Shows at Mono Practice, Unit B Gallery, and Howard Community College
Three Baltimore exhibitions—whose initial themes and materials are varied between abstraction, surrealism, and fiber arts—are connected through the energized spaces that the works build and each artist's dedication to their chosen focus.
From a Memorial for Victims of State Violence to Marxist Chickens, Abigail Lucien, Nekisha Durrett, and Kyrae Dawaun aren't Afriaid to get Political
Natural Motifs Abound in Solo Shows at Goya Contemporary and Galerie Myrtis, as well as at C. Grimaldis' Group Sculpture Show
Three Baltimore exhibitions capture the essence of material inquiries: Marcel Doucet’s "Water Grieves in the Six Shades of Death" at Galerie Myrtis, "A Sculpture Show" at C. Grimaldis Gallery, and Trace Miller’s "Pulp Fiction" at Goya Contemporary.
Celebrating the Camaraderie Between Two Baltimore Galleries
The International Fine Print Dealers Association is a highly respected and prestigious international organization that is dedicated to promoting the history and contemporary role of printmaking, established in 1987.
Two Exhibitions Featuring Women Push Materials to Healing Ends
DISordered Systems at Towson University presents four artists with a focus on environmental connections, while Soft Tissues at Brentwood Arts Exchange's Lab Gallery showcases three Washington-based artists who probe fragility and perseverance through fiber arts.
Two Downtown Exhibitions Celebrate the Narrative, Physical Properties of Sculpture
Over the years the definition of sculpture has continuously expanded and contracted to include installations, site specific works, and other various forms of media.
The Personal is Political in Gentrifying DC
Themes of fragmentation, remembrance, and celebration flow through White’s varied yet cohesive body of work.
Text and Found Object in exhibitions by Kei Ito and R.L. Tillman
While Ito leans on a more personal narrative to probe the continued legacy of violence, Tillman dissects printmaking history, wartime advertisements and reminiscence in social media today.
Two ceramics exhibitions at Towson University push the limits of the medium, with an artist talk by kelli rae adams tomorrow, Oct. 6
"Ex-tend, Ex-cess: Metamorphosis in Clay" is a compelling celebration of the versatility of ceramics. "fortune:folly" is a powerful and captivating show in which kelli rae adams explores and criticizes current financial systems.
The Peale and Maryland Art Place convene a range of contemporary ideas into vivid and comprehensive group exhibitions
If you are curious about the future of the contemporary art world in Baltimore, our regional MFA and Visual Arts programs are brimming with talented art world contenders, including students, faculty, and alumni.
