Word of Mouth: Arts and Culture in Memphis, Tennessee

A museum dedicated to metal art, a gallery dedicated to the African diaspora, a vinyl library and more

As the place Aretha Franklin, Issac Hayes and Al Green called home and one of the formative sites for blues and rock’n’roll, Memphis, Tennessee has history and culture in its veins. It’s no wonder then that the city has an inspiring music, theater and arts scene, comprised of local and international creatives; all of whom are often focused on and galvanized by community. The worthwhile …

“Image Capital” at Fondazione MAST in Bologna, Italy

Exploring photography's value through different lenses at this exhibition

In Bologna, Italy’s Fondazione MAST, the Image Capital exhibition (on now through 8 January 2023) encourages viewers to discover photography as information technology. Curated by Francesco Zanot, the show—which is grouped into six sections: Memory, Access, Protection, Mining, Currency and Imaging—was conceived by photographer Armin Linke and photography historian Estelle Blaschke. Through prints, magazines, advertising posters and videos, the show traces ways that static and …

Miami Art Week 2022: Beyond the Art Fairs

Local art institutions, pop-ups and large-scale sculptural works throughout the city

Anchored by the expansive, ever-inspiring Art Basel Miami Beach and the illuminating Design Miami showcase nearby, Miami Art Week further flourishes thanks to the continued presence of Untitled, NADA, Scope and other powerful art and design fairs. To participate in this exhaustive artistic extravaganza and not step into one of Miami’s own world-class, permanent institutions is not only a disservice to the city but to oneself. Miami’s museums and galleries …