It was a blockbuster year for art in 2023. Just comb through the many archived articles, and you will see that each week offered wonderful new visual experiences. I’ve tried to capture just a few to give a sense of the breadth of what we saw this year. As usual, Featherstone Center for the Arts […]
Island artist Douglas John Kent, known for his vast body of work ranging from elusive abstracts to landscapes and mystical animals, died peacefully on Sept. 17, 2023, after a long battle with Lewy body dementia. Doug was born in Worcester on Nov. 2, 1944, to Elizabeth and Thomas Kent, the youngest of four siblings. His […]
Updated 3:41 pm Despite the buildup to the storm, Martha’s Vineyard is seeing little weather action. Lee, which has been demoted from a hurricane to a post-tropical cyclone by the National Hurricane Center, is giving the Island light rain, strong waves, and some wind that scattered leaves and took down tree branches. The Vineyard Transit […]
Michael Stimola is all about experimentation. He pushes the boundaries of his photography using various techniques to create several unique aesthetics, which you can view at the Field Gallery from August 26 through Sept. 7. Although distinct from one another, all the art pays homage to the beauty of the Vineyard, Stimola’s full-time home since […]
Cooler temperatures this past week have made life truly idyllic in “the Athens of the Island,” as Polly Murphy often referred to West Tisbury. I have had my doors and windows open. It is rejuvenating. We could use an inch or two of rain, but overall, no complaints. Even my mood is improved. It’s been […]