The Art of Neon: Wrapping Up 2011 with a Celebration of Light
NEW YORK—With 2011 coming to a close, its seems fitting to end the year with a celebration of light. Over the past year, contemporary artists have been making provocative statements with neon lighting…
Compelling Work by Carol Levin and Barbara Ryan Featured at Torpedo Factory
Alexandria, VIRGINIA—I visited the Torpedo Factory yesterday and wandered in and out of countless artists’ studios observing a range of work in terms of quality, innovation and media. A sprawling three-story space, the…
At the Hirshhorn, Manuel Neri’s ‘Penance No. 3′ is Timeless and Contemporary
WASHINGTON, DC—“Penance No. 3″ is at once classic and cutting edge. Splashed with pastel paint, the kneeling bronze figure is representative of Manuel Neri‘s body of work. A California native born to Mexican…
Zhang Chun Hong Explores Identity Through Her Long, Straight, Black Hair
WASHINGTON, DC—Hanging in a small gallery, charcoal drawings of cascading tresses tell the stories of a family. Zhang Chun Hong, who has had long hair since high school, uses her hair to explore…
Fashion’s Color Blocking Trend Evidenced at National Gallery of Art
WASHINGTON, DC—Apparently fashion follows art. The color blocking trend that dominated the 2011 runways has been a staple in contemporary art for more than half a century. From Sol LeWitt to Mark Rothko,…
