The Surrealist artist Salvador Dali made his first trip to the U.S. in 1934 and, instantaneously, a very intense relationship developed. Dali had very successful exhibitions at Julien Levy and MoMA, he worked in fashion and jewelry, designed a pavilion for the 1939 World’s Fair, worked with the Metropolitan Opera, as well as Hitchcock, Disney […]
A lifelong resident of Boston’s Roxbury neighborhood, Ekua Holmes (b. 1955) is an artist and community activist whose body of work explores themes of childhood, family bonds, memory, and resilience. This exhibition focuses on her award-winning children’s book illustrations—vibrant collages revealing stories of self-determination, love, and community that reflect the artist’s distinctive vision and commitment […]
Florine Stettheimer Born in Rochester, NY in 1871, Florine created quite a scandal with her feminist nude selfie-portrait. She was no stranger to controversy, with her paintings that explored sexuality & race, but, as we’ll see with Prof. Val Franco, she also created less controversial images of various social activities & gatherings. 1: […]
