New Senufo exhibits brings African Art to CMA
Maria Fazal, Copy Editor
February 27, 2015
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Fine Arts
The Cleveland Museum of Art (CMA) has recently unveiled its newest exhibition, “Senufo: Art and Identity in West Africa.” The much-anticipated display features artworks from the countries of Côte d’Ivoire, Mali and Burkina Faso. The display, which is held in the Kelvin and Eleanor Smith Foundation...
Beauty in the details
Maria Fazal, Copy Editor
February 5, 2015
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Fine Arts
Case Western Reserve University’s own Christopher Pekoc has an exhibition on view at the Akron Art Museum. But, considering Pekoc’s busy career, it’s no surprise that he has another exhibition going on at the exact same time. His other exhibition, “Hand Made 2,” runs through February at...
Changing tradition
Maria Fazal, Copy Editor
January 23, 2015
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Fine Arts
On Jan. 29, The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) Cleveland will be unveiling an exhibition by Joyce J. Scott, a sculptor widely known as the “Queen of Beadwork.” A Baltimore native, Scott still calls the city her home, and her art derives some of its core elements of inspiration from her identity...
“Be the lobster”
Nardine Taleb, Contributing Reporter
November 26, 2014
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Fine Arts, Poetry & Literature
Do you have the courage? This is the question Elizabeth Gilbert, author of "Eat, Pray, Love" and "The Signature of All Things" asked her audience on Monday, Nov. 17 at the Writers Center Stage program, hosted at Tinkham Veale Center. The program invites remarkable authors, poets and journalists...
Coffee shop features gritty Cleveland artist
Maria Fazal, Staff Reporter
November 21, 2014
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Fine Arts
John G. is a name that may not resonate strongly with those outside of Cleveland, but most locals have seen his artwork at some point, whether they realize it or not. His pieces are frequently featured in Melt Bar and Grilled as well as on the cover of Cleveland Scene, and he is also known for collaborating...
“People’s Art Show” opens to commendation and condemnation
Maria Fazal, Staff Reporter
November 7, 2014
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Fine Arts
One of Cleveland’s most controversial art exhibitions has returned for another round. This marks the 21st Cleveland State University’s “People’s Art Show.” The show always leaves an impression, regardless of whether it’s a good or bad one. The main catalyst for the controversial works...
The eye in its wild state
Maria Fazal, Staff Reporter
October 31, 2014
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Fine Arts
Surrealist photography typically conjures up images of manipulated digital masterpieces. However, the surrealist form of photography has been around for quite a long time, beginning in the early 20th century. The Cleveland Museum of Art now highlights these early but equally effective works in their...
Let art engage your senses
Tiffany Cheung, Contributing Reporter
October 3, 2014
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Fine Arts
This year’s Fall Exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) Cleveland features two exhibitions: Ferran Adrià’s “Notes on Creativity” and Kirk Mangus’ “Things Love.” Both of these exhibitions feature a new look at contemporary art. Jill Snyder, the executive director of the...
EMBA students make friends for life
Anne Nickoloff, Arts & Entertainment Editor
October 3, 2014
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Fine Arts
After an unforgettable trip abroad, Case Western Reserve University’s graduate students in the Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) class of 2015 found a creative way to give back to South African communities in need. Every summer, members of each EMBA class travel to different nations...
Photos of CMA’s 2014 Chalk Festival
Anne Nickoloff, Arts & Entertainment Editor
September 14, 2014
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Fine Arts, Local Events
For the 25th year in a row, the Cleveland Art Museum brought professional artists and community members alike for a weekend of chalk art, covering the sidewalks in front of the building. With live music to accompany the artistic process, the festival started in the morning of Sept. 13 and ended on Sept....
