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This blog focuses on the intersection of art and social justice while meandering into other areas of interest from time to time as well.
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The subtle beauty of mindfulness and the figure: Boston Artist Ibrahim Ali-Salaam
Ibrahim Ali-Salaam, a Boston artist, turns real-life daily moments into fine art. Enjoy his work and see how his point of view encourages mindfulness.
Art Basel Miami Highlights
Art Basel Miami Highlights 2021 A return to in-person art fairs in Miami COVID-19 precautions taken The first ‘In Real Life’ Art Basel Miami Miami Beach since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic really took hold kicked off at the start of December 2021 with a...
Quotes by Jean Michel Basquiat and his Museum of Fine Arts Boston Exhibition
As the MFA show by Jean Michel Basquiat will have ended by the time I publish this article, I want to ensure that the content remains relevant. Therefore, please enjoy these original photographs of the MFA Boston Exhibition "Writing the Future" Basquiat and the...
Miami Art District – 3 things to know about Wynwood, Downtown and South Beach Museums
Miami has a lot to offer in general as a city, and art is no exception! From outdoor graffiti art to quiet indoor museums, anyone looking for a Miami Art District can find something. While Wynwood may be considered the "Miami Art District" this article will present...
What is Superblue Miami?
Read about this immersive art experience What is Superblue Miami? One of the newest art kids on the block in Miami, Superblue is both compelling but also confusing to understand before visiting. Is it a gallery? A museum? You have to pay to enter (like a museum), but...
The Benin Bronze Debate
Frequently Asked Questions Benin Bronzes seem to be a hot topic these days with many articles cropping up talking about them, and the perspective on the Benin Bronze debate and what should happen to them may depend on to whom you are speaking. Museum curators might...
Mixed Messages and The Tiny Pricks Project at Beacon Gallery
Beacon Gallery’s new show It's rare I go a month without posting on Thoughts on Art, but here we are... I've been completely wrapped up in Beacon Gallery's new show, Mixed Messages. The preparation and promotion have utterly consumed me. Mixed Messages is a show that...
Contemporary and Digital Art Fair (CADAF)
Navigating an online art fair CADAF's Mission Statement: "CADAF supports the expansion of new media art through a dedicated program of art fairs, exhibitions and panel discussions around the world, to nurture and promote the most exciting talents in cultural...
Altar of Zeus from Pergamon Museum and more
Being in lockdown has been a great time to revisit photographs of places and museums from my years living in Paris (2004-2010). One of the most memorable things I saw during a winter trip to Berlin was the Altar of Zeus from Pergamon. It's an ancient architectural...