Atlanta visual art Archives

Review: Despite an abundance of objects, Lillian Blades’ work is far from chaotic

I recently visited September Gray’s Old Fourth Ward location — a relatively new addition to Atlanta’s gallery scene — on a sunny afternoon to see Lillian Blades’ Fractal Reflections (on view through October 21). I had the good fortune of running into the artist herself, who was manning the gallery and playing upbeat music as she worked on a new piece. Blades, a native of Nassau, Bahamas, and a longtime resident of Atlanta, offered to turn the music off, but I declined. It was pleasant and energetic, much like her collection of wall hangings....

Rebecca BrantleyOctober 11, 2016

A year into her appointment at the High, Katherine Jentleson is optimistic and undaunted

It's been a blur of a first year for Katherine Jentleson, the High Museum of Art's Merrie and Dan Boone Curator of Folk and Self-taught Art, but a good one as b...

Howard PousnerOctober 5, 2016

Breaking News: MOCA GA receives $1 million from Elkin Goddard Alston

“This transformative gift provides MOCA GA with seed funding in support of its need for a permanent home and gives the institution the ability to explore its future in ways that it has never been able to do,” said MOCA GA’s President/CEO Annette Cone-Skelton....

Laura RelyeaSeptember 13, 2016

A conversation with Melissa Messina, Artistic Director of Flux Projects

Earlier this month Melissa Messina was announced as Flux Project’s first Artistic Director. This marks a change of focus and direction for the organization, now in its seventh year....

Laura RelyeaAugust 31, 2016

Review: “Systems” at Swan Coach House is a systematic exploration of art-making

My immediate impression upon entering Systems at the Swan Coach House Gallery (August 11 – September 23) was that the name was abstruse, and that there must be an arcane system behind the explosion of miscellany that covered the walls and spilled onto the floor of the entrance foyer....

Dinah McClintockAugust 22, 2016

ArtsATL Teen Correspondents: 5 Playgrounds in Atlanta that also act as art

It’s the 21st century, and playgrounds aren’t just for children anymore. With innovative architecture and developments in kid-safe materials, the neighborhood playground has become more than a slide and a set of swings. Modern playgrounds are sustainable, interactive and generally pleasant to look at, and it’s for these reasons that they are art....

Jahleelah ShaheedAugust 8, 2016

Review: “Obsessed” at Marcia Wood illuminates the skill and art of jewelry

Drawing cross-cultural and intersectional influences, this is a collection that displays the true talent of Atlanta artists, no matter the medium....

Hilleary GramlingJuly 29, 2016

Atlanta Remembers the Cultural Olympiad: “The Spirit of Atlanta” 20 Years Later: A Conversation with Lori Cord

"A woman was taking pictures. She eventually came up to us and asked if our parents were around, so we took her to my mom and dad."...

Laura RelyeaJuly 25, 2016