Ever catch yourself thinking you’ve got it all figured out? Shakespeare’s words remind us that true wisdom begins with humility. In a world that rewards certainty, there’s quiet strength in admitting what we don’t know. It’s OK to embrace curiosity, ask better questions, and make space for growth.
Michele Abramowitz sat down to talk about her show, The Intermediate Reals, on view at Kate Werble Gallery until June 28. The title is derived from the book Mordew by Alex Pheby, in which
magic wielders use “intermediate realms” in which they can create realities of their choosing, so to speak. These cognitive realms echo paintings, in a sense. To learn more, listen to the complete interview.
Z.T. Nguyen joined us to talk about his show, Facts Are
Bigger in the Dark, which is on view until July 12 at Island Gallery. The title is a short excerpt from Autobiography of Redby Anne Carson. For Nguyen, this spoke to his habit of ruminating on the dark and often drawing pictures that take place in the dark. Returning to this phrase over and over again, he knew it
needed to be the title for this show. To hear more about the work and other aspects of Nguyen’s career, listen to the complete interview.
Omar Kholeif is an award-winning and best-selling author, curator, cultural historian and broadcaster. Kholeif currently serves as director of collections and
senior curator at Sharjah Art Foundation (SAF), UAE and as visiting professor in critical race in fine art and the creative industries at the Middlesbrugh Institute of Modern Art Research Unit, Teesside University.
Open Doors: Artist Opportunities You Can Apply For Now
Nurturing your art career doesn’t have to feel like an impossible uphill battle all the time. There is a very real deterrence on the part of some artists who avoid setting foot in the art world for fear that they will be met with nothing but alienation and rejection. And yet, opportunities about. There are myriad ways to bolster your professional artistic journey, from residencies to grants to networking opportunities. Here are just a few with upcoming deadlines:
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.
