The impact the pandemic has had on many artists’ work continues to reveal itself. It is as if a certain distance needed to open up between the immediacy of the experience and the art created during it for artists to be able step back from the canvas and the effects come into focus.
Canadian artist Shaun Downey is no exception. Known for his interior scenes— often featuring a woman alone in an apartment unaware she is being “watched”—the pandemic, as it did for many of us, drove him outdoors to explore his neighborhood in a way he hadn’t before. His discoveries inform a lot of the new paintings in his upcoming show at Arcadia Contemporary, Night Shift.
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Portraits from the Past
In Phillip Thomas’ new show at RJD Gallery, Currents: Threads of Black History, the artist explores faces from the past, and how those faces have moved through history.
Out of the Past
Tony De Luz’s paintings call back to the past, when neon signs would shine down on road-weary motorists traveling on Route 66. Other subjects include old train engines and classic cars from the mid-20th century.
Innovation & Tradition
The Palm Beach Show returns with another elegant event featuring a range of fine art.
Making an Impression
The American Impressionist Society hosts its annual showcase of impressionistic artwork this February.
Modern Classics
A new online exhibition hosted by 33 Contemporary, in collaboration with 33PA, explores the idea of both modernday and classical artworks.
THE ART LOVER'S GUIDE TO COLLECTING FINE ART IN CALIFORNIA
The state of California has a deeply rooted history within fine art.
A Cherished Tradition
The Tubac Festival of the Arts celebrates its 66th year serving the community and beyond with fine art and crafts.
MYTH AND Mystery
Grand and epic themes of antiquity are given new life and meaning in the powerful paintings of Angela Gram.
COLLAGING CONNECTION
A doctor (re)turns to art to reunite her body, mind and spirit.
THE ART LOVER'S GUIDE TO COLLECTING FINE ART IN FLORIDA
Albert Ernest “A.E.” Backus (1906-1990) was a prominent Florida landscape artist known not only for his creative legacy but for his altruistic spirit and fostering the arts in his community, regardless of class and race.
