in this blast
:: Virtual Cinema at Real Art Ways
:: A Woman of the World at Merrimack Repertory Theatre
:: Kosti Ruohomaa’s Beloved Maine at Penobscot Marine Museum
:: Sponsored by: Weston Art & Innovation Center, Bromfield Gallery, New Bedford Art Museum, New Britain Museum of American Art, Center for Contemporary Printmaking, Lexington Arts & Crafts Society, ArtSpace Maynard Satellite Gallery, Bennington Museum and the Artscope Tablet Edition.
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This week we're presenting Real Art Ways, Merrimack Repertory Theatre and Penobscot Marine Museum with shows and events you can access and watch from the comfort of your home. Between the subject matter and unconventional format, these shows offer truly unique viewing experiences.
- Kristin Wissler
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Virtual Cinema at Real Art Ways
online through May 28
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Screenshot from "In Silico | Documentary Teaser," "In Silico" dir. Noah Hutton, 2021. |
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Real Art Ways' Virtual Cinema has a variety of interesting films for viewers to enjoy from their own home. Most of these are available at the Virtual Cinema indefinitely, aside from the newest addition, "In Silico," which is available to watch until May 28. "In Silico," made by Noah Hutton, was filmed over ten years as he followed a neuroscientist's quest to simulate the entire human brain via supercomputers. The film is an exploration of modern, cutting-edge science and the extent of human ambition. A recorded discussion of the film with Hutton is also available via YouTube. Also available are the "2021 Oscar Nominated Short Films" compilations, an annual viewing tradition at Real Art Ways, now made virtual. The films are split into three categories — live action, documentary and animation — that can be viewed separately or all together. The featured short films come from all over the world, providing experiences ranging from fun animations that even kids will enjoy to thought-provoking explorations of pressing social issues. "The Weasels' Tale" is another available film, this one an Argentine Spanish-language movie with English subtitles. Directed by prominent Argentine director Juan José Campanella, "The Weasels' Tale" is about a retired actress, her husband, a screenwriter and a director who live together, fighting against two real estate hustlers to preserve the life they've made. Finally, "Saul & Ruby's Holocaust Survivor Band" is an emotional yet powerful documentary about two Holocaust survivors starting a klezmer band, kickstarting a journey of music, memory and joy. All of the featured films in Real Art Ways' Virtual Cinema are hard or impossible to find in American theaters or on streaming services, making them rare opportunities for viewers looking for something entertaining to watch. More information, including instructions for accessing and viewing these films, is available at realartways.org/event/virtual-cinema.
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A Woman of the World at Merrimack Repertory Theatre
online through May 30
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Denise Cormier as Mabel Loomis Todd in A Woman of the World.
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Through May 30, Merrimack Repertory Theatre will have a performance of A Woman of the World available as a video on demand. A Woman of the World is a one-person show written by Rebecca Gilman about Mabel Loomis Todd, a New England native best known for introducing poet Emily Dickinson to America in 1890. The play sees Todd regaling the audience with her own experiences, particularly those from the 13 years she spent with the Dickinson family. Lead actress Denise Cormier's credits include over 20 other New England shows, and she shines as Todd, carrying the show alone through her skills as an actress. Director Courtney Sale describes the play as, "a love letter to New England's outdoors, a celebration of Massachusetts' literary contributions to the world, and a surprisingly emotional exploration of an individual light years ahead of their era." A Woman of the World portrays a free-spirited woman who's far ahead of her time and lives on as an icon of American literature and the New England region. There will also be an interview between Sale and Todd biographer Julie Dobrow on Thursday, May 27 at 7:00 p.m. that can be attended via Zoom. For more information, including how to access and view A Woman of the World, visit mrt.org/a-woman-of-the-world.
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Kosti Ruohomaa’s Beloved Maine at Penobscot Marine Museum
online on May 20
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Photo by Kosti Ruohomaa, view from Ruohomaa’s Farm on Dodge Mt. Rockland, Maine. |
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On Thursday, May 20 at 6:00 p.m., Penobscot Marine Museum will be hosting Kosti Ruohomaa’s Beloved Maine on Zoom, in partnership with The University of Maine at Augusta. This lecture and slideshow is led by Deanna Bonner-Ganter and discusses the work of Rockland, Maine photographer Kosti Ruohomaa. Bonner-Ganter is a retired curator who spent over 30 years researching Ruohomaa's life and work, publishing a biography of the photographer — titled Kosti Ruohomaa Photographer Poet — in 2016. Ruohomaa was a prolific and well-known photographer, whose photos were featured in Life Magazine, Look, National Geographic, Ladies Home Journal and Down East, among other publications. But his published work only encompasses 10% of his photographs, the rest of which remained unseen by the general public until Ruohomaa’s agency gifted a large collection of his work to Penobscot Marine Museum in 2018. Ruohomaa's photos capture the spirit of Maine, depicting the state's rugged landscape and hardworking people, finding the poetry in both. Kosti Ruohomaa’s Beloved Maine offers both a look at Ruohomaa's lesser-known work and a glimpse into the culture and beauty of Maine. For more information and to register, visit penobscotmarinemuseum.org/event/kosti-ruohomaa.
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Sponsored by: Weston Art & Innovation Center, Bromfield Gallery, New Bedford Art Museum, New Britain Museum of American Art, Center for Contemporary Printmaking, Lexington Arts & Crafts Society, ArtSpace Maynard Satellite Gallery, Bennington Museum and the Artscope Tablet Edition.
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Weston Art & Innovation Center |
Through the Lens of Art: Building Bridges
Weston AIC
Barbara Alfond, Thursday, May 20 at 7:00 p.m.
The power of art in building bridges of empathy, and inclusion in today’s racially charged world, illustrated by the impact a collector can have on community. The Alfond Collection of Contemporary Art at Rollins College serves as a “visual syllabus” encouraging engaging through works by artists with an emphasis on equity, identity, social justice and art activism.
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Lesley Cohen, Fluctuation, 2020, charcoal and pastel, 28“ x 35.5”.
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Elizabeth Strasser, Still Life with vessel and Adaptation, 2021, stoneware clay and dryer lint, 16” x 16” x 15”, The White Plate, 2021, oil on canvas, 19” x 20”.
Through May 30, Bromfield Gallery presents “(IN)Between” by Lesley Cohen, abstract drawings that explore transitional space; and “Still Life” by Elizabeth Strasser, paintings and ceramics that celebrate the pulse of life in times of uncertainty.
Bromfield Gallery
450 Harrison Ave., Boston, MA
Wednesday—Sunday, 12:00—5:00 p.m.
(617) 451-3605
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New Britain Museum of American Art |
Jennifer Wen Ma, Rendering of An Inward Sea, 2021.
The New Britain Museum of American Art presents NEW/NOW Jenifer Wen Ma: An Inward Sea, opening May 13. This exhibition explores themes of utopia, dystopia and the human condition while reflecting deeply on events of the last year—the COVID-19 pandemic, extensive shutdowns and racial justice uprising in the US. |
Center for Contemporary Printmaking |
PAPER TALK with Lauren Pearlman and Christopher Shore
INSTRUCTOR: LAUREN PEARLMAN AND CHRISTOPHER SHORE
WEDNESDAY, MAY 26, 2021, 12:00—1:00 p.m.
FREE EVENT
Join CCP for a lunch hour Zoom discussion about paper with Lauren Pearlman Sugita, owner of Paper Connection International in Providence, RI, and Christopher Shore, Staff Master Printer at CCP. The discussion will cover paper both in the Eastern and Western traditions and how they can be used by printmakers specifically and artists in general. Topics will include handmade versus machine made, fibers, colors, and what papers are best used for different techniques. The discussion will conclude with a Q&A between Lauren, Chris and the participants.
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Lexington Arts & Crafts Society |
ArtSpace Maynard Satellite Gallery |
ArtSpace Maynard Satellite Gallery
May 12—June 12, 2021
“AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY”—An exhibit by the leaders and partners of ArtSpace Maynard. Original work from ArtSpace’s Staff, Board of Directors, Artist-in-Residence, Partners, and Youth Program participants.
Staff: Jerry Beck, Joel Bourgeois, Dawne Osborne, Anda Veverbrants
Board of Directors: Tim Hess, Raquel Bauman, Gail Erwin, Pam Goncalves, Gwen Murphy, Zannah Noe
Artist-in-Residence: Jennifer Maestre
Partners: Jason Daniels, Maro Hogan, Matt Sheehan
Reception: Saturday, May 15, 2:00—4:00 p.m. (timed entry)
Gallery Hours: Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays: 12:00—5:00 p.m.; Thursdays: 12:00—7:00 p.m.
ArtSpace Maynard Satellite Gallery
63 Nason Street
Maynard, MA 01754
(978) 897-9828
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J Stoner Blackwell, Neveruses à Table, 2018.
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J Stoner Blackwell, Neveruses: Beyonder, 2020/21.
Neveruses: Beyonder, by J Stoner Blackwell
at Bennington Museum through September 6
In this exhibit, Neveruses, or heavily embellished plastic bags, are displayed on a table-like structure and hung from the ceiling as a large site-specific curtain composed of 100s of single use, transformed, plastic bags collected prior to their ban in Vermont in the summer of 2020.
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The May/June 2021 edition of Artscope is now available for your iPad or iPhone!
The Artscope Magazine App allows you to read the latest edition from anywhere in the world without leaving the comfort of your own home.
Search Artscope in your App Store.
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Kristin Wissler
Artscope email blast! editor
phone: 617-639-5771
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