Elizabeth Alexander (Sculpture/Installation Fellow '11) creates installations, dazzling in complexity and beauty, that draw from lineages in fine art, craft, design, and conceptual art. Here, she offers views into her studio as she prepares work for the group show Pedigree at the New Art Center in Newton, MA (9/16-10/14). My studio is located in the newly renovated … [Read more...]
Cur8or: Judith Klausner
Sometimes in an artists life, you reach a point where you just take matters into your own hands. And sometimes, the result literally fits into your hands. Case in point: artist Judith Klausner, creator of what is quite possibly the world's smallest art museum. Nestled in an 16 inch-wide space between two establishments in Somerville's Union Square, the Mµseum, or the Micro … [Read more...]
Cur8or: Kim Carlino
Kim Carlino, Artist, Independent Curator, and Exhibition Director of the Loft Parlor @ Mill 180 in Easthampton, has organized and curated The Laboratory, Version 1, a DIY exhibition that utilizes non-traditional space for large-scale contemporary art exhibitions. She has fabulously re-purposed a defunct dye laboratory on the third floor of Mill 180 to house the work of 24 … [Read more...]
Cur8or: Kate True and AJ Liberto of Upsodown
The New Art Center in Newton wants you to curate its upcoming exhibition. Through the Curatorial Opportunity Program, established or first-time curators can propose a group exhibition and, if selected, receive a $1000 stipend, along with space, infrastructure, and support. Currently, there's a fascinating show resulting from this program: Upsodown, curated by Kate True and … [Read more...]
Fellows Notes – Nov 12
Before/after you cast your ballot today, elect to read the latest news from MCC's past Fellows/Finalists. David Binder screens his award-winning documentary Calling My Children at Fenway Health Institute (11/8, 6 PM). Matt Brackett: Dark Animal is at Alpha Gallery (thru 11/28). Prilla Smith Brackett's solo show Promises to Keep: Monoprints is at the Bromfield … [Read more...]