A Gather of Glass, Review
A Fascinating Overview of Glassworks from the Area
The Albany Institute of History and Art is always a place of variety and wonder, housing a multitude of significant artifacts from ancient times to very recent history. Toys from our childhoods, mummies, presidential displays, plus a gift shop—all packed into a relatively small [...]
Ben Rubin: A Shakespeare Accelerator: Experiments in Kinetic Language at EMPAC, Preview
A Modern Interpretation of the Bard’s Work
William Shakespeare’s plays have been perpetually performed for four hundred years; there have been so many film and TV versions (420+) that they’ve formed their own sub-genre, and the Bard’s works continue to be a part of [...]
Saratoga Arts’ Tempered by Memory Sculpture
The 9/11 Memorial Stirs up Controversy, and Finds a Home
On August 16, 2011 as the tenth anniversary of 9/11 was fast approaching, the Saratoga Springs City Council met to decide the fate of Saratoga Arts’ 9/11 Memorial Project, “Tempered by Memory.” Initially the sculpture was to be unveiled in [...]
Beekman Street: Saratoga’s Thriving Arts District
History of Beekman Street: An Artistic and Cultural Renaissance in the Heart of Saratoga Springs
Not too long ago, Beekman Street had fallen victim to widespread dilapidation and underuse.
Posted at the beginning of Beekman’s three block stretch is a historical marker, nicknaming it the “Dublin neighborhood” – a name which [...]
First in the Hearts of His Countrymen: George Washington, Albany Institute of History & Art, Review
George Washington Exhibit, Albany Institute of History & Art, Exhibit Review
Firsts are nearly always memorable, whether it’s the first day of school, a first kiss, or a first job. Firsts represent precedents set, benchmarks reached, goals accomplished. Our fairly young [...]
Jerome Liebling Exhibit at the Smith College Museum of Art, Review
An Exhibit of the Renowned Photographer’s Work in Northampton
As you approach the Smith College Museum of Art (SCMA) in Northampton, Massachusetts, there are large, color banners catching the wind. These banners are for the larger of the current exhibits, specifically for Cross Currents: Art of [...]
Review of Kiki Smith’s “I Myself Have Seen It” at the Tang Museum
Photographic Representations by Kiki Smith
Over the past three decades Kiki Smith has made a name for herself, making art in all forms, but she is best known for her sculptures and printmaking. She has been classified as a feminist artist, but her [...]
Wired Kingdom, Arts Center of the Capital Region, Review
An Exploration of Electronic and Digital Media in Troy
The chambers of the Arts Center of the Capital Region in Troy echoed the murmurs of dozens of visitors and artists on Friday night, as the Wired Kingdom exhibit reception progressed. The exhibition, which ran from September 26th to [...]
Back to School Scrapbooking
Crafty Ways to Preserve Your Memories
September means back to school–a time to capture your child at the start of their school year. How about creating a back to school layout for prosperity? It’s really very easy.
If you have a lot of photos, and don’t know what to use, narrow it down to [...]
Break the Chains: 4th Annual Domestic Violence Awareness Project Exhibit at bjsartworks
Break the Chains Exhibit at bjsartworks Brings Attention to Domestic Violence
Most people have heard that October is national Breast Cancer Awareness Month. But it is also Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Starting October 1st and running until the 31st, bjsartworks in Glens Falls will host the [...]
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