It was particularly delicious to see George Washington get his comeuppance.
Peabody Essex Museum
Visual Arts: “It’s Alive!” — Undying Terror
A terrifically fun — when not spine-tingling — exhibition of horror and sci-fi memorabilia.
Visual Arts Review: “Rodin — Transforming Sculpture” at the Peabody Essex Museum
In the hands of Rodin, the human form was shaped to tell an emotionally and psychologically complex story.
Visual Arts: Stunning “Intersections” at Peabody Essex Museum
In a period of radicalism and terrorism, this installation serves as a beacon for remembering the beauty of the best of Islamic creative culture.
Visual Arts Review: “Native Fashion Now”—Tradition and Cutting Edge, Superbly Balanced
Even without museum commentary, Native Fashion Now is an important show – visually, socially, and politically.
Visual Arts: Strandbeests — Theo Jansen’s Divine Machinery
Theo Jansen’s kinetic sculptures delightfully blur the conventional lines that divide art, science, and storytelling.
Visual Arts Counter-View: Celebrating the Art of Thomas Hart Benton
Looked at on his own terms Thomas Hart Benton is an American Master and deserves to be reconsidered.
Visual Arts: The Art of Thomas Hart Benton — Patriotic Correctness
Benton’s art looks very much of its time, especially this selection of work that relates to cinema. Don’t let that fool you.
Visual Arts Review: “Stickwork” — Architectural Sculpture That Interweaves Myth and Reality
Patrick Dougherty’s Stickwork is a remarkable piece of public art.
Visual Arts Review: “Turner & the Sea” at the Peabody Essex Museum — A Grand Performance
Some of J.M.W. Turner’s most personal, experimental, and enigmatic works have been selected for this show. They are also among the most fragile and least often shown.