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Studio Visit: René Treviño

A Conversation with the Artist Ahead of His Upcoming Exhibition at Erin Cluley Gallery in Dallas, Texas

"Star-Crossed: Recent Works by René Treviño" opens at Erin Cluley Gallery in Dallas, Texas on February 21 with a reception from 5–7 pm

Visual Art

“A Little Bit Nasty”: A Conversation with J Taran Diamond

What the Metalsmith Makes of Pearls, Fake Hair, and the Unsung Heart

All of the work that I make is, to some extent, rooted in my own personal experience, but I try to be a bit less visually representative of “This is art about being a transgender woman of color” and more like “This is two materials interacting with one another in a way that I find relatable.” 

Fashion & Lifestyle

April Gray: The Visionary Behind the Jewelry Counter

A Conversation with the BMA's Jewelry Buyer and Why You Should Never Overlook a Museum Gift Shop

After serving nearly ten years as Head Jewelry Buyer for the BMA's gift shop, Gray was promoted to her current role as Assistant Director of Retail Operations in early 2025. We talked about the ins and outs of working in the museum retail space and what inspires her love of jewelry.

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The Transcendent Visions of Hope and Faith

A Conversation with the Collaborative Artists and Twin Sisters Whose Names Have Guided Their Practice

Infused with a profound spiritual ethos, Hope and Faith’s immersive and evocative collages, sculptures, and other creations offer community, comfort, and transformation—especially to those navigating adversity or grief.

News & Opinion

On the Level: Imani Haynes

Meet the Curator Helming the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture

"The stories you tell and the artwork you choose have the power to transport people—to new times, deeper understandings, and different vantage points. That’s a sacred responsibility. Reshaping institutions begins with grounding yourself in purpose." "

Fashion & Lifestyle

ART AND: Michael E. Haskins Jr.

Haskins' Currency Studio Is the Blueprint For Baltimore Art, Fashion, and Culture

There’s nothing quite like Michael E. Haskins’ Currency Studio in the city. Looking around the space, you’ll find everything from hats, baby vests, jewelry, stools, tote bags, speakers, and more. The self-proclaimed visionary does it all: He paints, sculpts, makes furniture, clothing, and more.

Visual Art

A Conversation with Maggie Villegas

How the Strategist, Organizer, and Advocate for a Just Creative Economy is Making Space for Her Own Practice

"Central to all the work that I’ve done, is how do we acknowledge the value that we have as creators, and demand the compensation, space, and honor that we deserve?"

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Michael Benevento and Julianne Hamilton

We Caught up with Current Space's Co-Directors ahead of its Epic Weekend-Long 20th Anniversary Festival

Current Space is 20. Feel old yet? Don't worry: this weekend, it's throwing a three-day birthday bash that will bring you back to your art school days. Isa Gold interviewed directors Michael Benevento and Julianne Hamilton to get some pearls of wisdom from their two decades of experience.

Visual Art

Studio Visit with Mahari Chabwera

A Conversation with the Painter on the Pleasure of Process, Invigorating the Ordinary, and Etheric Bodies

For Chabwera, painting is an opportunity to turn inwards and reflect on the mind, body, and self. She then gradually externalizes those reflections through a singular piece or series.

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