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Redefining the Creative Narrative: A Mural and Public Art Walk through Central Square

I have always loved street art. Its subversive nature, unfiltered messages and unsanctioned appearance appeal to me on a very basic level that makes me appreciate the ingenuity and persistence of the “artists” who take the time to share their graffitti, stencils, stickers or tags in a uniquely powerful art form. While similarly powerful, Public…

Exploring our Connection to the Environment Through “Purple” at the ICA Watershed

One of my favourite things about art is its ability to transcend demographics and open up dialogue about a range of issues. In this day and age few topics are more polarizing than climate change and the challenge we face as we try to understand our growing impact on the environment, and the impact our…

“Augument,” Finding Joy at the Cyclorama

There is something pleasantly disquieting about Nick Cave’s “Augment,” which is now on view at the Cyclorama in Boston’s South End. It is colorful, enormous, jarring, and surreal, and in a way it almost looks like something you would expect to see in the Upside-Down. The lawn ornaments which have been sewn together into five…

Artist Interview with Gene Shinozaki, professional beatboxer

After getting his start as a busker on the streets of Boston, Gene Shinozaki has gone on to become a world class professional beatboxer, musician, performer and artist. He sat down with me recently via telephone to answer a few questions abou the state of beatboxing and what he has planned for the upcoming All…

Female in Rock: Engaging Males, Embracing Allies

*Guest post by Anna Rae ©2017. *Illustration by Kip Lyall Not long ago I was on a walk with a friend of mine who is a male musician. I was railing about the fact that young females are forced to think about adorning their bodies and pandering for male attention, while young males are…

Interview with an Artist: Tracy Levesque, A.k.a., “The Birch Lady.”

Life as an artist is never easy and “making it” is even more of a challenge. Join me as I sit down with Tracy Levesque, also known as “the Birch Lady” and discuss some of the ins and outs of making your way in the art world. As my first attempt at this by no means…

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A Marriage of Fashion and Science: Descience, Research on the Runway

Sightings: A Cryptozoology Themed Art Show