Feature image: Courtesy of Ripple Artspace. August 13 – September 26, 2026 Submitted Platteville, WI – Ripple Artspace invites the community to experience two new exhibitions featuring the work of Platteville artists David J. Meinhardt and Joanne Beisner, on display August 13 through September 26, 2026. In the Main Gallery, David J. Meinhardt presents 3-D ETC., an engaging exhibition featuringContinue reading “Platteville Artists David J. Meinhardt and Joanne Beisner at Ripple Artspace”
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Nick Cave: Forothermore at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
Frank Juárez This past weekend took me to Chicago to see the Red Hot Chili Peppers at Soldier Field. Before leaving the city I wanted to see Nick Cave’s exhibition at MCA. I have to admit that I first accidentally discovered Cave’s work at the Seattle Art Museum a few years ago. I know, shocking!Continue reading “Nick Cave: Forothermore at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago”
Introducing Thom J. Ertl – assemblage artist
Thom J. Ertl is a Milwaukee-based artist and owner of Thom J. Ertl Designs. Thom J. Ertl Designs is contemporary urban assemblage. It incorporates, unexpectedly combines, and repurposes common everyday items into modern, artistic, practical original home furnishings and interior design. Thom J. Ertl Designs is a hybrid of over 35 years of artistic experience—merchandising,Continue reading “Introducing Thom J. Ertl – assemblage artist”