For black creatives living in Richmond, it’s not enough to follow the trends and changes in our ever-shifting city. While all artists have to stay relevant and engaged with the broader culture, there are extra challenges black artists face. A partial list of the extra...
What I Think I See: Art 180 Teens Explore Identity and Mental Health
Using poetry, drawing, and video work, Richmond teens in Art 180's Atlas program delved into mental health care, wellness, and identity in their latest exhibit, "What I Think I See," which opened earlier this month. Featuring blind contour and gesture artwork created...
Where Sound and Art Collide: The Practice of Kinetic Imaging
Have you ever wondered about the sounds around you? Take a moment and listen to your environment. Perhaps you can hear the chatter of your co-workers, maybe your phone just went off, or maybe all you can hear is the hum of the air conditioning circulating in the room....
VMFA Acquires 34 Works From Atlanta’s Souls Grown Deep Foundation
The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts has added 34 works from prominent African American painters, sculptors, and other artists to its collection, recently acquired from the Atlanta-based Souls Grown Deep Foundation as part of a gift/purchase program to broaden the...
Artist Miya Hannan Explores Japanese Death Rituals & More in Artspace Exhibit, ‘Linkages’
The argument about what happens after death is a topic that's puzzled minds for centuries. Some see it as the very end and others see it as the beginning of a new existence. As we all deal with the thought of death in our own way, one Richmond artist uses her art to...
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