We mentioned the NIA Salon 3 reception - from 6-9pm on Friday at Marshall Arts - as part of the exciting lineup of contemporary art this weekend in Memphis. We appreciate what this organization is doing for the local art scene, and asked members Vitus Shell and Shalishah Franklin some questions about NIA’s mission, […]
(photo courtesy of www.myspace.com/wearememphis)
There’s a new arts co-op in town! Shea Colburn, just one of the group members talks a little bit about the beginnings of a great new making!
Interview w/Shea Colburn:
Can you talk about how the group was started?
The idea first started developing in the summer of 2006. I felt
the need to establish […]
Ennis Newman, University of Memphis student, is one of the many participants of Soul Food II, the event responsible for the graf art wall at the University of Memphis Campus. Read his take on the event, in this short interview below.
What was your role in Soul Food II?
I was a performer and unofficial documentarian of […]
Thanks to all who celebrated with us last Saturday night for the unveiling of Eric Knoote’s outdoor mirror installation. Watch soon for photos and some special recognitions!
Please join us on Friday, July 6 from 7:00-9:00 pm at Marshall Arts as we host an open studio visit with Eric and feature the work he has completed […]
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What/who inspired you to start beatboxing, and how long have you been doing it?
I’ve been beatboxing for as long as I can remember. I can’t put a specific date to it because it’s something that I’ve always done. I officially decided to commit to beatboxing about a year or so ago. My motivation comes simply […]
We proudly introduce you to Carl E. Moore, an artist in our Emerging Artists Series #1 exhibit during trolley tour on Friday, April 27 at 2 West GE Patterson.
How would you describe your work?
My work is a personal, conceptual idea of the world around me, day to day living in a sometimes surreal setting. My […]
And now we introduce you to another of our fabulous artists in the upcoming Emerging Artists Series #1 opening: Pixy Liao:
How would you describe your work? What inspires you?
Comforts to my disatisfaction about real life. My dreams & daydreams inspire me most.
What do you like best about the current Memphis art scene?
Friday Trolley Night […]
To expand our interview series, Latana Projects presents the first installment of commentaries and advice from individuals who are integrally involved with visual arts but who do not necessarily create them. So with no further ado….
by Ian Lemmonds
I approached Art, Wine, and Lifestyle writer Fredric Koeppel of the Commercial Appeal with some questions, and he […]
Paul Behnke’s The Sallynoggin Drawings is being exhibited by Delta Axis @ Marshall Arts through April 28. After the hugely successful opening reception, we were sure that you needed to know more about this artist. Below are questions that we asked Paul, and his compelling responses about his art, recent stay in Dublin, and collection […]
Lantana is excited to present its first blog interview, and even more excited that our subject is Elizabeth Alley. Read below to find out more about Elizabeth’s paintings and sketches, her opinions on the Memphis art scene, and her rollerderby alter-ego.
And do not miss Elizabeth’s upcoming opening with Susan Maakestad at Perry Nicole Fine Art […]