Visual Arts
Fiber takes on two key aesthetic ideas — gravity and the grid — and one major sociological one, the way fiber arts were created and exhibited as part of a larger feminist agenda.
Read MoreDespite producing atmospheres reminiscent of smoke, rust, and acid, a streak of joy runs through Lester Johnson’s paintings.
Read MoreWith Color Crossing, Kate Gilbert wanted to showcase “the collision between sights and sounds that make Downtown Crossing so vibrant.”
Read MoreThe establishment of Design Museum Boston is long overdue.
Read MoreAt its best, the playful absurdity of Franz West’s work seduces the viewer.
Read MoreJohn Heliker, by some alchemy that frankly baffles me, is able to give an evening quality to the light in scenes that are clearly taking place during the day.
Read MoreAwe-striking passages of deft realism are easy to find throughout the show. Wholly satisfying paintings, resolved from edge to edge and full of convincing purpose, are not.
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Visual Arts Commentary: The Lawn on D — A New Park Paradigm in South Boston
The Lawn on D is a breath of fresh cultural air in Boston.
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