Walls and Art

To an artist, a wall is an invitation to execute art or hang art. If it is authorized, it is referred to as wall art. If it is unauthorized, it is referred to as graffiti. I remember seeing contemporary graffiti by Lord Byron on the Temple of Poseidon at Sounion in Greece. You also find…

Go Figure, Art Exhibit

*THIS SATURDAY: ‘Go Figure: Art About Mankind and Mind’ Participating Artists: J. D. Sage and Kevin Burns Opening Reception: Saturday, October 8, 6-9 p.m. Gallery Hours and Guided Tours: Saturdays and Sundays, October 9-23, 1-4 p.m. Closing Reception with TED-Style Talks: Wednesday, October 26, 6-9 p.m. Sprinkler Factory Gallery Opposites Attract in Worcester Exhibit of…

the genius of albrecht dürer revealed in four self-portraits

The German artist Albrecht Dürer (1471-1528) was one of the greatest figures of the Northern Renaissance. As a draughtsman and painter, he rivaled his elder contemporary Leonardo Da Vinci, and his masterful woodcuts and engravings of mythical and allegorical scenes made him famous across Europe. In the first half of his life, Dürer made a…