Guildess Milwaukee and 10th Street Gallery present, “Who does she think she is?”
As the cool crisp night air swirled outside a small group of patrons gathered inside the cozy venue at the 10th Street Gallery/ InTandem Theatre to view, “Who Does She Think She Is?” a film sponsored by the local Guildess organization. The hour long film illuminated the lives of 5 woman artists … [Read More...]
Awakening our Senses: Ron Isaacs- Harbinger at the Tory Folliard Gallery
Delicate and flowing, the architectural sculptures by Ron Isaacs at the Tory Folliard Gallery leap off the wall with astounding clarity as if a breeze had passed through the space, awakening our senses to the beauty and mystery found in what is shown and what is absent. Built upon many layers … [Read More...]
Chip Gianakos: Electric Rain at Gallerie M
Walking into the crowded room at Gallerie M for the opening of emerging industrial artist Chip Gianakos’s debut exhibition Electric Rain; there was a stirring and pulsing sensation filling the room. As people mingled between a mixture of dynamic wall art and sculptural tables there was an … [Read More...]
KingHellBastard: The War Room – Hip Hop Album Review
Blending the visceral and conceptual into one, the latest hip hop album; The War Room from locals KingHellBastard (KHB) hits on multiple levels with a power packed punch of quick and witty lyrics, infectious flows, and innovative beats Professing themselves kings of the town on the … [Read More...]
Elinor Carucci; Precious Moments at the UWM Artist Now Lecture Series
Photography has often been referred to as a pastime for observers. A solitary activity that preserves the people, places, and the moments in life we recognize as special. Israeli born and now New York City native, Elinor Carucci has utilized photography throughout her life to break down that … [Read More...]
Critical Eyes: Tina Barney’s The Europeans at the Haggerty Museum of Art
When the lights dimmed in the packed-standing room only lecture hall at Marquette University on Wednesday night I don’t think anyone was prepared for the introspective and revealing story of photographer Tina Barney whose body of work, The Europeans is making its US debut at the Haggerty Museum of … [Read More...]
A Spirited Discussion: Fred Stonehouse at the Tory Folliard Gallery
Gathering inspiration from his dreams, found artifacts, and iconographic imagery, Fred Stonehouse- a Milwaukee native discussed his artwork and process to a packed room at the Tory Folliard Gallery this past Saturday on January 7th. Humorous and spirited Stonehouse fell right into place as he … [Read More...]
The Elevation of Craft: Michiko Itatani, Beth Lipman, Clare Malloy, and Betsy Youngquist at the Tory Folliard Gallery
Powerful art is always comprised of many layers. These layers illuminate what is literal and then through intelligent and witty ways, elevate the audiences understanding of an artwork to a deeper level. I was reminded of this lesson while recently viewing the current exhibition, The … [Read More...]
From Charles Saatchi to Milwaukee’s Avant-garde in 5 paragraphs
Sometime its best to take a step back, take a deep breath, refocus, trust your instincts, and then jump back in. At least that’s my advice to Charles Saatchi, a steady man and international art advocate who doesn’t need to hear my two cents. He’s been investing and reinvesting … [Read More...]
Dreamlore; an interactive art experience by April Heding and Laura Gorzek at Tenth Street Gallery
The sound of laughter and the flash of camera strobe lights greeted viewers at Friday night’s opening of Dreamlore; an interactive art experience held at the Tenth Street Gallery where emerging Milwaukee photographers April Heding and Laura Gorzek took their work with the Living Photo Booth … [Read More...]
