Written by Mel Kolstad As we ascend to the fifth floor of the Marshall Building on our way to Portrait Society Gallery, a wave of relief and normalcy descends – this will be the first time since the pandemic began that I’d visited this delightful space. If one is going to return to a galleryContinue reading “Exhibition Review: Mid-Century Mavericks: Mary Nohl and Lucia Stern”
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Deep Time: Paintings by Jason Van Roo at Between Two Galleries
MILWAUKEE, WI – Var Gallery will feature the artwork of Jason Van Roo at its first exhibition of 2022 called “Deep Time.” Rooted in a relationship with the natural world, Van Roo’s work invites the viewer to let themselves get lost in the deeply rendered layers of acrylic and pastel, which lean into the grainContinue reading “Deep Time: Paintings by Jason Van Roo at Between Two Galleries”
Conversation with artist Francesca Simonite
Frank Juarez I discovered Francesca Simonite‘s work through one of MARN‘s exhibitions, C is for Conversations, early this Fall. From a distance, I was drawn to her work by its sculptural form. As I approached the work, I noticed that her work was not only sculptural, but also photographic. The work was different from whatContinue reading “Conversation with artist Francesca Simonite”
Review: Recognizing Success Amidst the Pandemic
Rachel Hausmann Schall It can be exhausting to continuously dwell on discussing how the pandemic has hindered or completely halted the familiarity of our everyday routines, impacted how we attend events, sustain careers, and maintain relationships. As a change of pace, focusing on the positives allow us to celebrate the successes born out of theContinue reading “Review: Recognizing Success Amidst the Pandemic”
Artists Sunday at Rountree Gallery, Platteville
Frank Juarez On Sunday, November 28th, fellow photographer, Pat Ryan, and I visited Rountree Gallery in downtown Platteville to view their current exhibition, Teeny, Tiny, BOLD. This is the second time I have visited the gallery since the summer. For a small community, the not-for-profit gallery introduces quite the range of traditional and contemporary works.Continue reading “Artists Sunday at Rountree Gallery, Platteville”
Sarah Krepp:…..VROOM! at OS Projects, Racine
SARAH KREPP: ….VROOM! OPENS NOVEMBER 13th @ OS PROJECTS OS Projects is honored to present Chicago artist Sarah Krepp in a solo exhibition featuring her singular mixed media paintings and sculptures. The exhibit opens November 13, 2021 and continues through January 15, 2022. An artist reception takes place Saturday, November 13 from 1 to 3 pm. Masks areContinue reading “Sarah Krepp:…..VROOM! at OS Projects, Racine”
Milwaukee Gallery Night and Day Is Back
Frank Juárez I remember when I was active in the art scene operating the Frank Juarez Gallery in the Third Ward. For years, I was in the heart of the Milwaukee art scene every Saturday gallery sitting, meeting collectors, chit-chatting with artists, welcoming visitors, etc. This weekly repetitive commitment made me realize that I wasContinue reading “Milwaukee Gallery Night and Day Is Back”
Are We There Yet? Exhibition at Levee Contemporary
Levee Contemporary is thrilled to announce the opening of Are We There Yet?, up through December 31st. This collection of work aims to provide a cross section of civic-minded visuals that are beyond “purely political.” Though not an all-out activistic Show, the premise of this group exhibition provides our viewership a thermostat of visual temperaments.Continue reading “Are We There Yet? Exhibition at Levee Contemporary”
Walking Art Tour with Artdose Magazine
By Frank Juarez The summer has been full of activities, exhibitions, events, concerts, and so on. I have driven over 6,000 miles since mid-June. The mileage has been a combination of business and leisure. Regardless of where the road took us, art is always on the top of the list. Some of the art weContinue reading “Walking Art Tour with Artdose Magazine”