In the winter, the trees lift their bare branches in sculptural elegance against a gray sky. In the summer, grasses … More
Tag: Artists
A Machine for Artistic Creating in Mexico City
What started, in 1931, with Mexican painter and architect Juan O’Gorman extending an invitation to legendary muralist Diego Rivera to … More
Reliving History: A Walking Tour Through NYC’s Village
Village Voices 2022, a public outdoor exhibition, celebrates the artistic, social, and political movements of Greenwich Village, the East Village, … More
Following Van Gogh in Arles, France
To see the late sun backlighting a field of sunflower blossoms is to understand the colors of Vincent Van Gogh’s … More
Historic Artists’ Homes and Studios at the National Trust for Historic Preservation is Growing & Thriving
Side of Culture had the good fortune this January to speak with Valerie Balint, Senior Program Manager of the Historic … More
Exploring the Connecticut Art Trail in New Britain and Beyond
Celebrating the artistic bounty of a small state that’s rich in both natural beauty and culture, the Connecticut Art Trail … More
Olana: Frederic Church’s Masterpiece on the Hudson
The home, studio, and 250-acre estate designed by 19th-century landscape painter Frederic Church, Olana is one of the treasures of … More
Painting America: The Thomas Cole National Historic Site
The young United States faced many challenges and opportunities in the 1820s, and one was the creation of a distinct … More
Jacob’s Pillow Is Home to a Popular and Established Dance Community; Summer Festival 2021 Is On, Led By Distinguished Cast and Curators!
Jacob’s Pillow, has been a mainstay in the world of modern dance, as well as other dance genres, since 1930 … More
Ballet Hispánico, America’s leading Latino dance organization, Celebrates 50 Years of Excellence, Culture and Community
Ballet Hispánico, America’s leading Latino dance organization, brings communities together to celebrate and explore Latino cultures through innovative dance productions, … More