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