Artist/Collector Couple Richard Cleaver and George Ciscle Open Their Wunderkammer in the Sky
An Art Collection that Encompasses the History of The Contemporary and Baltimore
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Documentary ‘By Any Means Necessary: Stories of Survival’ Listens to the Squeegee Boys
Shauntee Daniels thought of making a documentary about Baltimore's burgeoning, embattled squeegee-ers more than a year ago—the last time there was a histrionic, public safety panic about the mostly young Black men who grind it out at intersections across the city washing car windows for a few bucks.
Part of the Place: Generations of Faidley’s Seafood at Lexington Market
Artifacts from the Faidley’s Seafood’s 133-year history at Lexington Market cover the walls and counters that make up the fresh fish ice boards, the cooked food corner, and the raw bar at the center of the room.
A Pearl Necklace of Wisdom From John Waters
In typical John Waters style, any prompt or question could launch an anecdote or philosophical monologue delivered with the polish and charisma of a well-rehearsed stand-up routine.
Only Women: 27 Women in the Arts on the BMA’s Recent Collecting Announcement
Varied responses from women on the BMA’s Announcement to Collect “Only Women” in 2020
Institutional critique from women working in the arts on the importance of making lasting, structural changes rather than vague pronouncements on equity for women in museum collections.
Amber Robles-Gordon’s Colorful Abstraction of Medical and Environmental Trauma at the Nicholson Project
Amber Robles-Gordon’s multimedia installation at the Nicholson Project delves into emotional and physical histories of the bodies of women of color in scientific and medical contexts.
Stop Making Sense: Photos
A 25-person-plus cast and production team remounted the Talking Heads' classic Stop Making Sense concert as a fundraiser for the Baltimore Harm Reduction Coalition.
Friday Gallery Roundup: Galerie Myrtis, MONOPractice/Guest Spot, Cardinal
This week: Larry Cook's Eternal Splendor at Galerie Myrtis, Expanded Dialogue at Guest Spot at the Reinstitute and MONOPractice, and C – Magnetic Cultures: Four Chinese Artists at Cardinal.
A Conversation About Black Figuration and Institutional Gaps with Art Collectors Lisa Gregory and Darryl Atwell
"For art to inspire, it must be seen,” Gregory and Atwell told me during an interview. “One of our greatest joys is sharing our collection and hopefully spurring further thought in young minds.”
The Resilient Art of Edward and Phylicia Ghee Has Never Been a Luxury
Despite a generation between them, Phylicia and Edward Ghee share kindred qualities as artists and caretakers whose joy and resilience guide their paths.
Sensitive Shrine
Zachary Z. Handler's Self-Styling Through Cultural Ephemera and Refuse
In Zevel, Zachary Z. Handler creates a shrine to his experience growing up in the ‘80s and ‘90s.
Galactic Manspreaders and Eco-Gladiators Face Off in Baltimore Rock Opera Society’s Space Kümité
Space Kümité is probably the most good, clean fun one can have consuming a piece of media that revolves around a fight to the death to settle a debate about recycling human waste.
Art AND: Nicoletta de la Brown
A shaman, self-care enthusiast, and performance artist is a master of all things ritual bathing, meditation, and breathing.
A discussion about the power of performance to move people to tears, meditation as a daily practice anyone can do, and the rewards of truly listening to yourself.