Michael Polakowski, ‘I’ll Be Back in 5’, 2023, Acrylic on canvas, 30 x 24”
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.” -Martin Luther King, Jr., A Testament of Hope: The Essential Writings and Speeches There are moments in time when it feels as though the rift that has opened in the hearts of all, in the very fabric of who we believe ourselves to be as humans, seems as though it will
remain a gaping cavern forever. It can be near impossible to know how to respond in these times, how to take in the horrors laid bare before us. We must look to the light, believe that peace is possible, breed love and shut out hate. These are the strengths we bring to the table. Judy Fox joined us to talk about her show, Harvest, currently running at Judy Hoffman
Gallery. For this show, Fox, who is a sculptor living in the Hudson Valley, was inspired by the many farms surrounding her. During the pandemic, while locking down in her studio alone, Fox was searching for a way to speak to the mortal condition in a way that was approachable. This gave rise to her unique fruit and vegetable sculptures, each reminiscent of the human body. To learn more, listen to the complete interview. Henry Mandell chatted with us about his current exhibition, Superunknown, on view at Anita Rogers Gallery until November 1. The work is the result of experimenting over the last three years, a time of isolation for
many. Drawing on the wisdom that an artist’s job is to be comfortable moving from the known toward the unknown, he began exploring the concept of the superunknown as a way of becoming comfortable with the unknown. In addition, this title speaks to societal pushback against what we in fact do know thanks to science. To hear more from Henry Mandell, listen to the complete interview. Read the summary of this week's interviews and resources. |
Jonathan Rider is at
the helm of The FLAG Art Foundation as its new director, and time is his ally. In the whirlwind world of contemporary art, where the focus is often on what's next, Rider brings a refreshing perspective. With close to a decade of dedication to this nonprofit exhibition space located in the heart of West Chelsea, founded by art patron and philanthropist Glenn Fuhrman in 2008, Rider has become a prominent figure in the art community.
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You Can’t Have A Career In Art… Being a career artist
means forging ahead no matter what. Of course, we all need to take time for ourselves, to process and regroup or simply to enjoy some leisure time, but as someone who has chosen the track of a professional creative, it is up to you to stay the course when it comes to seeking out and acquiring new opportunities. Here are a few to get you started. Read more |
When the time is
right for you to turn your art into your livelihood, where do you turn first? How does one build a successful career in the art world, a place notorious for its roadblocks and exclusive members-only status? The truth is that you absolutely can forge a life as a working artist, you simply need the right tools, just like with anything else. One of those tools is knowing what sort of opportunities are available – and there are a lot of them – here are a few to get you started. |
These are positive and / or negative reviews of galleries, art fairs, consultants, writers, online pay to play offers, residencies and more – all written by artists so that other artists can beware of situations
where institutions treat artists badly, or that end up costing the artist money or are outright scams.
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