Seven Deadly Sins was the theme of this year’s Gala Art Auction and Dinner at Maryland Art Place. Over 50 Baltimore artists participated in the auction in order to raise funds for MAP. The night included a live auction, a silent auction, ‘sinful’ party favors, highly dramatic and flammable lighting, and (I think) some performance art.
Pencils for the Silent Auction…
Work by Leslie Shellow
Wall of Art
Work by Katherine Fraser
Work by Alexa Brooks
Work by Melissa Dickenson
CPM Gallery recently announced that the run of Richard Ayodeji Ikhide's solo exhibition "Tales from Future Past" would be extended to November 22 by appointment. At the opening on September 27, the British-Nigerian artist was interviewed by luminary art historian, curator, and educator Lowery Sims.
The idea of a master narrative and the Eurocentric bias of earlier editions of this text have been pressured, and forced to make room for multiplicity and inclusivity. The history of graphic design appears here fresher, livelier, and more relevant.
This Week: Soft Gym celebration at the new YNot Lot, screening of "Without Arrows" at The Walters, artist talk with Jaz Erenberg at Loyola University of Maryland, Baltimore Clayworks Winterfest, Rooted in Joy reception at Coppin's Cary Beth Cryor Art Gallery, Arts for Learning celebration, and more!
Merkin Dream III expanded on themes of women’s rights, sex work, body image, and dysphoria through bold design, movement, and performance.
