The Branch Museum of Design is marking a period of transition with Undeniable, a new exhibition pairing fashion designer Christian Siriano and contemporary artist Ashley Longshore. The exhibition this week arrives as the museum undergoes a formal rebrand and...
In Virginia's countryside, picture a scene straight out of a postcard – rolling hills, farms, and winding roads leading through the sometimes misty mountains. That's Waynesboro for you, a cozy town nestled in the Shenandoah Valley. With about 22,000 folks calling it home, it's a hidden gem waiting to be discovered. At first glance, it’s like any...
Many of our readers have probably heard of or seen the Science Museum of Virginia — it’s that giant regal-looking building down on West Broad past the DMV — but how many of you have actually been inside? Notable for its wonderful architecture, having been a train station before its current inhabitants took over, the Science Museum of Virginia...
Created under a funerary theme, Of Mud & Blood fuses the talent of Richmond’s ceramic artists and tattoo artists into one collaborative art show. Over the course of about eight months, the ceramic artists of the Visual Arts Center (VisArts) and the tattooer community have dedicated their energy to unique ceramic pieces, adorned with tattoo...
Of all the things that I have been able to do and write about, being able to write the phrase “How the Big Gay Gameboy Was Conceived” is probably at the top of the list. The Big Gay Gameboy and about eight other exhibits are wrapping up their last week at The Iridian Gallery this week as part of the FREEPLAY! exhibit. Originally conceived and...
In April 2023, I had the opportunity to take a tour with William Martin, the director of the Valentine Museum, and Christina Swanson, the Director of PR and Marketing. They guided me through what appeared to be a significant renovation project within the building. This project involved the installation of a new cataloging system on the upper...
“Once upon a time a little colored girl was born inside a goddess. With a heart made of dreams and a mind made of love, she took her long skinny legs and came into this world, Earth. Oh Lord, yes she did!” This is part of the introduction to the HBO Max documentary, Donyale Luna: Supermodel. It is part of a diary entry of hers, and is one...
Robert Stuart - Light Gets InReynolds Gallery Richmond November 10 to December 22 "The problem of a painting is physical and metaphysical, the same as I think life is physical and metaphysical."1 – Barnett Newman On the crisp evening of November 10, I ventured toward a personal favorite haunt, Reynolds Gallery in...
Tucked back beyond the Native American exhibit at the VMFA is an homage for a favorite daughter of Richmond, VA. Willie Anne Wright, the artist featured, is currently 98 years wise and could not take my request for a conversation. She’s earned her rest. I was instead greeted in the gallery by Sarah Kennel, the curator of the exhibit. She has an...
The light is always perfect at the VMFA. Never really noticed until right now, as I walk into the glassy atrium. But yeah, first observation of the day. Just struck me. Thought I’d share. I’m with Monsieur Zohore, prolific artist and educator at VCU. He is so often traveling between his gallery residencies in LA, NYC, Paris and more,...
