I have always loved street art. Its subversive nature, its unfiltered messages and its unsanctioned appearance appeal to me on every level, and that makes me appreciate the ingenuity and persistence of the “artists” who take the time to share their graffiti, stencils, stickers or tags in a uniquely powerful art form. While similarly powerful,…
Tag: Installation art
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…
Down the Rabbit Hole: The Ultimate Immersive Art Experience at Illuminus Boston
If the past summer has proven anything it’s that when art and science are brought together amazing things will happen. It was hard to know what to expect heading over towards Fenway Park around 7pm on October 10th. I knew that there would be light based installations but that was pretty much it. Turning onto…
Day Tripping: Georges Island and the Isle Arts Initiative
Growing up in the Boston area I got lucky because I was able to visit the Boston Harbor Islands whenever I wanted as long as I could get my hands on a boat, or when need be take the ferry. So it seems only natural that with the arrival of summer and the temperatures ramping up also comes a…
