From Sandy…
The reviews are in, and they’re not pretty. The latest Grease revival - starring Max Crumm and Laura Osnes, christened the new Danny and Sandy by the television audiences of Grease: You’re the One That I Want - opened last week at the Brooks Atkinson Theater in New York City. Despite its box-office […]
I suppose in light of recent posts we could call this “Street Art Redux Part II.” We recently found this graffiti on construction walls in the middle of the University of Memphis campus and wanted to share. And if you any of you know the back story, please share it with the rest of us!
No, not a girl’s best friend, but the materials used in Damien Hirst’s latest work, For the love of God. Hirst cast the skull of an 18th century European male in platinum, affixed 8601 diamonds, then inserted the original teeth for an element of realism.
Not surprisingly, Hirst has stirred up controversy, whether it be about […]
by Ian Lemmonds
I am in a long, rectangular room full of blank walls flooded with track lighting. I’m here to fill these walls with work for Lantana Projects Emerging Artists Series #1. I am happy, because of the strength of the art we will be filling this space with. I am surrounded […]
We recently posted a brief interview with Fredric Koeppel in which the art reviewer for the Commercial Appeal and Playbook offers advice to local artists. His reference to “embarrassing” exhibition spaces even prompted discussion on The Gates of Memphis blog. To contribute to this debate, we offer a link to an article in The Washington […]
Whitfield Lovell’s work speaks of the African American experience during the 1920’s through 1940’s era. He works primarily with found objects. His drawn portraits also stem from “the found.” He uses anonymous photographs usually discovered in flea markets and the like. Memphis Brooks Museum of Art recently purchased one of his works and featured him […]
Thanks to everyone who braved the weather the other night and joined us at Tsunami!
We want to share a few of the resources that were represented or discussed, and we’ll start by reminding you of some places that will list your event - yes! - for free. Please let us know of additional avenues that […]
It’s time for another Lantana question… This one is a little biased toward our local crowd, but please add a comment and tell us:
What is your favorite exhibition or gallery space in Memphis? What makes it great for art shows?
It’s time to hear from you again. Please add a comment and let us know:
If you could spend one day with any artist - living or deceased - who would it be, and why?
We love our blog as a means to share information and announcements with our entire Lantana community, both local and international.
But now we also want to hear from you. Let’s start with an easy one: what is your favorite art museum, and why?
We look forward to reading your comments, and look for more questions soon!