Montserrat College of Art
Fiber artist, Haley Wood, explores the classic imagery of alchemy—such as the three stages of blackening, whitening and reddening, and the hermaphroditic form—through intricate textiles and layered compositions.
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Montserrat College of Art
Low Light brings together an interdisciplinary group of artists, each uniquely interpreting the allure of low light as their stage. Featuring work from several Montserrat alumni and curated by alumni David Ferreira and Sean Carney, Low Light explores a range of disciplines to interpret darkness, shadow, and subtle illumination.
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Montserrat College of Art
to give what is due by Ena Kantardžić is an experiential exhibition at Montserrat College of Art’s FRAME 301 Gallery. The show features UAV (unmanned aircraft vehicle) documentary footage of Kantardžić’s ongoing land work echo 2 as a 2-channel laser projection, as well as new material created from harvested narcissi (daffodils).
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Tremaine Gallery, The Hotchkiss School
Through April 5: Historic Presence is curated by Terri Moore and features Brooklyn-based artist Taha Clayton’s portraits inspired by the 1930s to 50s, honoring the resilience, joy, culture, and dignity of elders. The exhibition includes works in oil, charcoal, and graphite, enhanced with props from the artist’s creative process. Through these intimate and powerful depictions, Clayton invites viewers to reflect on legacy, identity, and the enduring beauty found in everyday life.
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Yale University Art Gallery
The Gallery’s encyclopedic holdings range from ancient times to the present day and represent cultures from around the globe. Opening September 12: Nusantara: Six Centuries of Indonesian Textiles. Through October 19: Romney: Brilliant Contrasts in Georgian England. Free and open to the public.
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Fairfield University Art Museum
Through July 25: In the Bellarmine Hall Galleries and the Walsh Gallery (Quick Center): For Which It Stands… Commemorating the 250th Anniversary of the U.S., this major loan exhibition explores key moments in our country’s history through artworks depicting the American flag, from WWI to the present day. Artworks on view will challenge viewers to consider who the American flag truly represents and whether justice is available to all.
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November 6–December 5: The Galileo Project: Works by Doug Bosch and Richard Whitten, Book Design by Nancy Bockbrader. Drawing from the history and the visual language of the scientific instruments housed in the Museo Galileo, Doug Bosch and Richard Whitten each interprets and reimagines these objects through the lens of their own practice. Bockbrader’s hand-bound catalogue provides a satisfyingly unique companion for the exhibition.
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Cahoon Museum of American Art
Through December 21: A rich history of Cape Cod, the Islands, and the Southcoast region is brought back to life in Taverns to Trades: American Folk Art Signs, highlighting the centuries-old artistry of tavern and trade signs known and loved by the region. These signs reflect the trades and travel destinations of their times and represent an array of woodworking, painting, gilding, and welding techniques from skilled craftspeople and artisans. Inspired by these historic examples, contemporary artists Jeff Dinardo of Cotuit and Pete Vogel from Nutmegger Workshop in Maine continue these traditions through woodworking, sign painting, and antiquing processes.
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