Feature image: Photo: Stevie Connor. By Linda Marcus A sense of “self” is what interdisciplinary artist Aaron Becker finds when he works with clay. For him, the material is a means of communication. “Clay is like a conduit to my imagination,” he says. “It’s a relationship that’s honest, and it informs you while you’re working.Continue reading “Aaron Becker: Making Sense of Myself”
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COLIN MATTHES: The Intelligentsia is at the Gates at OS Projects
Feature image: The Intelligentsia by Colin Matthes, 2025. Submitted Racine, WI – OS Projects is pleased to present The Intelligentsia is at the Gates, a solo exhibition of drawings, paintings, and prints by Colin Matthes. The exhibition opens on February 21, 2026, and will be on view through April 11, 2026. The gallery will hostContinue reading “COLIN MATTHES: The Intelligentsia is at the Gates at OS Projects”
Oliva Gallery Celebrates its Tenth Anniversary Amplifying Voices and Practices of Women Artists
Feature image: Jason Purcell I by Melanie P. Brown. Courtesy of Oliva Gallery. March 6, 2026 – March 28, 2026 Opening Reception: Friday, March 6, 2025, 5:00–9:00 PM Oliva Gallery, 3816 W. Armitage Ave., Chicago, IL 60647 Submitted Chicago, IL – Oliva Gallery marks its tenth anniversary with MMM…., a group exhibition presented in conjunction with International Women’s Day.Continue reading “Oliva Gallery Celebrates its Tenth Anniversary Amplifying Voices and Practices of Women Artists”
The Story Behind the Iconic Art Muscle
Feature image: Debra Brehmer and Frank Juárez at Paradigm Coffee + Music. Photo: Alison Kleiman. By Frank Juárez Art Muscle debuted in the Milwaukee art community in 1986. The magazine was founded by UW-Milwaukee graduate student Debra Brehmer, who is an arts writer, historian, and owner of Portrait Society Gallery Contemporary Art in the HistoricContinue reading “The Story Behind the Iconic Art Muscle”
True to Life: Contemporary Realism at Tory Folliard Gallery
Feature image: James Winn, FULL MOON LOTUS NO. 16, Acrylic on canvas, 32 x 32 inches. Submitted True to Life: Contemporary Realism February 21 – March 28, 2026 Artists’ Reception: Saturday, February 28th, 1 – 3 pm Featured Artists: Craig Blietz, Mark Forth, Ben Gosnell, Doug Hatch, Kathy Hofmann, Cathy Martin, William Nichols, Jeffrey Ripple, MaryContinue reading “True to Life: Contemporary Realism at Tory Folliard Gallery”
Monica Rezman: Between Two Worlds
Feature image: Mexico Studio, 2022. Photo: Patricia Robert. By Linda Marcus For artist Monica Rezman, the “in between” is not a point of transition but a place of belonging. It’s where her practice lives — in the slip between mediums, cultures, and states of being. “It feels natural,” she says of this undefined space. “It’s myContinue reading “Monica Rezman: Between Two Worlds”
10 Artists to Watch in 2026
Artdose is pleased to announce its 10 artists to watch in 2026. Artists are Bryana Bibbs, Geornica Daniels, Melissa Scherrer Paré, Brandom Terres-Sanchez, Lillian Supanich, Kaden Van De Loo, Kushala Vora, Michael Ware, Cassandra Xiong, and Carina Yepez. 10 artists to watch in 2026 was curated by the Artdose team. Bryana Bibbs Bryana Bibbs isContinue reading “10 Artists to Watch in 2026”
Rahr-West Art Museum Open House
feature image: Keith Haring, Dog Hoop. Courtesy of the Trimper Gallery. Submitted The Rahr-West Art Museum is pleased to present an Open House on Sunday, February 15, 2026, to celebrate the reopening of the Vilas-Rahr Mansion and the closing of the Keith Haring: Subway Drawings exhibit. Open House Schedule Quick Create: Keith Haring Buttons: 12:00-2:00 pm Guests of all ages areContinue reading “Rahr-West Art Museum Open House”
John Michael Kohler Arts Center Debuts Scent-Focused Exhibition by Emily Endo
Feature image: Emily Endo, Orphic Diadem, 2024; glass, stainless steel, and fragrance; 22 x 22 x 10 in. Photo: Margeaux Walter. Submitted Emily Endo: Estuary invites visitors to engage with glass, fragrance, and multisensory perception. Sheboygan, WI — The John Michael Kohler Arts Center (JMKAC) will debut Emily Endo: Estuary, a new exhibition by artist Emily Endo (they/them), onContinue reading “John Michael Kohler Arts Center Debuts Scent-Focused Exhibition by Emily Endo”