In times of uncertainty, artists have historically returned to conservative forms of art-making—“the holy trinity of portrait, still life, and landscape,” London-based advisor Brandy Carstens recently told me. For example, following the traumatic upheaval of World War I, the likes of Picasso, Léger, and de Chirico momentarily retreated from the avant-garde into the comforts of…

My style signifier is a three-piece black suit made by David Chambers, often in corduroy. And red braces, with a blue shirt. Quite early on in my career, I became friendly with Justin de Villeneuve, who was Twiggy’s manager at the time. He recommended that I get my shirts made at Turnbull & Asser, which I’ve done ever…

The Phillips’ Mill Photographic Exhibition is part of a month-long celebration of the fine art of photography. The Photography Program at Phillips’ Mill centers around the exhibition, although it also includes workshops, lectures and roundtable discussions. The exhibition is widely regarded as the premier juried photography exhibition in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. For more information, visit…

Venture into the expansive universe of art with the annual Art Cabbage Prize Open International Juried Art Competition! This event is more than a celebration; it’s a testament to the limitless boundaries of artistic expression. Recognizing that visual art thrives in myriad forms and techniques, ArtCabbage opens its arms wide to embrace every medium –…

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‘natural sovereignty’ opens at moniquemeloche gallery At moniquemeloche gallery in Chicago, artist David Shrobe reinvents classical portraiture with Natural Sovereignty, an exhibition of textural, collage-style artworks. The show is a celebration of family life and heritage within Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) communities. This theme is especially poignant as the works will be…

IDEA Brownsville College Preparatory’s students will showcase their creative artworks during the ‘Chromatic Confluence’ IB Visual Arts Exhibition on Monday, February 26 through Wednesday, February 28 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Historic Alonso Building (510 E. Saint Charles St., Brownsville, TX 78520). This event is free and open to the community. Courtesy imager…