As all things autumnal start to creep into our line of vision—auburn leaves, gourds, (all the) candy—they set a mood. We're moving our raincoats from storage to the coat rack and taking a look at significant art happenings throughout the remainder of the year. Among the shows on this short list you'll find watercolors in magnetizing colors, jawbreaker-glazed stoneware contemplations of everyday surroundings, art history pulled from distinguished collections, and exhibitions that highlight the work.
Wendy D. Ginsburg, who held a position with the Maryland Consumer Protection division and later was development director for the Center of Talented Youth at the Johns Hopkins University and co-owned a consulting business with her husband, died Aug. 25.
Art shows a bit more intense and cerebral this winter in Portland
Updated Jan 13, 2021;
Emerging out of 2020, galleries and art institutions are showing new and invigorating work by new and interesting artists. Some shows continue the hard conversations churned up in 2020; others offer well-earned distraction. In general, shows this season feel a little more intense, a little more cerebral than they have in the past. Maybe our attention spans are stretching after a year of social distancing.
Signage in the windows of the downtown Portland NW Film Center building is part of Carrie Mae Weems’ “Resist COVID / Take 6!” information campaign.Courtesy of Portland Art Museum