New Cambridge Observer

Tag: Arts

Artists El Anatsui and Chihuli Bring Glass, Wood, Color, Imagination to Life

Artists Chihuly and El Anatsui bring to life beautiful worlds based on imagination and the seemingly-mundane.

July 4, 2011
Merging Art & Science: MIT Koch Institute Gallery is a Must See

On my way to a meeting at MIT, I happened to spot some stunning photos through the window of what turned out to be the Philip Alden Russell Gallery David H. Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research. While cancer research would not seem to be much of a draw, the gallery is well worth a…

May 23, 2011
Art of Decay: Where Do We Go From Here?

In pondering the curators’ decisions to highlight these artists, I can’t help but conclude that they’re making a statement about the current state of civilization, politics, and art. But I ask, where do we go from here?

October 19, 2010
Window Shopping at Anthropologie, H Square

Anthropologie, located at 48 Brattle St, Cambridge, MA has taken over the old Design Research building–which has sat almost empty for over a year since Crate and Barrel moved out. The store carries an enticing array of clothing, jewelry, shoes, boots and bags–most items are a bit ornate for my simple tastes but definitely worth…

October 8, 2010
In and Out: Chakaia Booker–untiring at the DeCordova

At first, I was put off by Booker’s big black rubber sculptures–but once I understood more about them, was mesmerized by the beauty of their patterns, and the messages they convey.

May 21, 2010
ICA’s “Roni Horn AKA Roni Horn” a Must See AKA Must See

Not only is each work beautiful and provocative in itself–but the Roni Horn show as a whole, which integrates a multitude of media and art forms, brilliantly encorporates the artist’s multiple talents and her understanding, and our own.

March 28, 2010