The Boston arrest of street artist Shepard Fairey, along with the AP suit and countersuit concerning a copyrighted photograph of Obama, are part and parcel of Shepard Fairey’s art–which as a whole is a provocative–and, now, increasingly lucrative–challenge to authority. Still, it’s nice that someone is making money at a time when the world appears to be going to rack and ruin, and it’s fun to have something new to think about.
Tag: DeCordova Museum, Lincoln Ma, Carlson/Strom, Face to face, portraiture, Tabitha Vevers, Narrative Bodies, Harold Tobish, contemporary art boston, Lincoln MA, modern art,
Review: Shepard Fairey Restrospective, ICA Boston
Kudos to Boston’s Institute for Contemporary Art for mounting a spectacular 20-year restrospective of Shepard Fairey’s work–which runs through August 16, 2009.
Treasures Over Time: Gems and Geology in Salem
“Treasures of Time” in Salem is a beautiful store featuring gems and geology: hand chosen, hand made decorative, home and office decor, and jewelry items made by international artists and artisans from mineral materials all over the world.
Between Blockbusters at the ICA
On a freezing cold January afternoon, my companion and I decided on a quick getaway to Boston’s beautiful new Institute of Contemporary Art. Although the museum was between blockbuster shows, we found much to admire.
