Jessica Drenk: Transforming Functional Objects into Organic Works of Art
NEW YORK—Jessica Drenk transforms everyday objects into organic works of art. Her unique sculptures appear to be plucked from nature. At the Pulse New York contemporary art fair, Adah Rose Gallery of Kensington,…
Unexpected: Works by William H. Johnson and Georgia O’Keeffe at Baltimore Museum
BALTIMORE—Georgia O’Keefe is famous for her legendary floral images and William H. Johnson is critically acclaimed for his colorful depictions of African American life. While each has certainly ventured beyond the categories for…
American Visionary Art Museum Houses Fascinating Creations by Self-Taught Artists
BALTIMORE—The security guard recommended a visit to the gift shop to see the “Jesus toaster,” a novelty that turns a plain slice of bread into toast with an imprint of Jesus Christ. It…
Baltimore Museum of Art is Showcasing Significant Prints From its Collection
BALTIMORE—The Baltimore Museum of Art is exhibiting a monumental selection of prints from its collection, including works by Pablo Picasso and Ed Ruscha. “Print by Print: Series from Dürer to Lichtenstein” features a…
New Exhibit Explores Black Dandy Style and Masculine Identity
BALTIMORE—Call it dapper-style, swagger or “dandyism,” Black men with a penchant for color and the refined appointments of haberdashery, both new and vintage, have gained popular and academic attention in recent years. Two…
