Deedee Cheriel: Episodes in the Abundant Oasis

The LA-based artist paints modern fables with dream-like animal figures

by Mya Stark Gods, monsters or something more enigmatically human, the animal-headed figures of artist Deedee Cheriel are set to grace LA’s Merry Karnowsky Gallery this weekend. In the new show, called “Episodes in the Abundant Oasis,” Cheriel’s paintings will share the space with work by Mel Kadel and Femke Hiemstra. In a style reminiscent of rough-hewn outsider or folk art, Cheriel’s work weaves narratives …

Boro—The Fabric of Life

Domaine de Boisbuchet hosts an exhibition of rare household textiles made by 19th and 20th century Japanese peasants

Around a month ago I had the privilege of visiting Sri, a private gallery owned by Stephen Szczepanek that houses an incredible archive of rare vintage Japanese textiles. While the experience was educational and fascinating, it did little to curb my appetite for fine Japanese fabrics. With this in mind, it was exciting to see the announcement for “Boro—The Fabric of Life,” a new exhibition …

The Joint Project, Nashville

Vintage cars and rock'n'roll in the Motor City's pop-up exhibition "Sensual Steel"

Nashville may be famously known as Music City, but a new event is helping to raise the presence of visual arts in the city.Joint Project is the brainchild of independent curator Susan Sherrick and social media consultant Libby Callaway.The project, which is now in its second edition, rallies together local and national artists to bring fresh artwork to Nashville.The Joint’s happenings operate around a theme …