From contemplating the lastest museum exhibition to mingling at a hot gallery opening, Jamie Thompson explores Maine's diverse art scene.
Still Looking
Great artists are able to capture the magnificence of any subject.
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The Great White North
From 1908 to 1909, Robert E. Peary led an historic and controversial exploring expedition to the North Pole, accompanied by a talented team of explorers and friends.
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Bo Bartlett: Surreality and Spirituality
I was first acquainted with Bo Bartlett’s work in 2007, where I viewed a solo exhibition of his paintings – Bo Bartlett: Still Point – at the Farnsworth Museum of
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The Art of Style
Whalebone corsets created shapely figures, swathes of silk shimmered with every movement, and feathered fans encouraged surreptitious glances.
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Stitching It To The Man: Q&A With Allison Cooke Brown
Delicate lace-edged handkerchiefs, soft and pristine white gloves, and little doilies are the objects and symbols of a prim and proper world that Yarmouth-based artist
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October Preview
October offers many treats for art enthusiasts. As always, Maine's galleries and museums present a dynamic variety of themes, artists, and media to whet the artistic appetite.
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Collective Consciousness
Aggregate, the second themed MECA Alumni Biennial, is now on view at the Institute for Contemporary Art until October 18.
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Classics on Campus
Labor Day is around the corner, and there's a slight crispness in the air. That means fall is upon us, and with it brings back to school time.
Botanical Beaux Arts
By the ocean there is a sanctuary of vibrant flowers, exotic plants, and meandering pathways in the forest encouraging exploration and discovery.
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Beautiful Art by the Sea
Ogunquit, "Beautiful Place by the Sea," is a lovely seaside spot with a little jewel hidden away along the rocky shore. This is the Ogunquit Museum of American Art (OMAA).
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