Good Luck and Fortune: The Tradition of the Daruma
From Ambush (by Mio Koumura) – The traditional Japanese Daruma doll dates back hundreds of years, and represents luck and fortune especially as we prepare to ring in the new year.
Portland Exhibition Explores Art to Preserve Moments in Time
From Underscore Native News (by Nika Bartoo-Smith) – A new exhibition at Native Arts and Cultures Foundation showcases art from fellows they’ve worked with over the last 15 years.
From Art Beat Blog (by Erika Lindsay) – The 1972 sculpture honoring African American history is undergoing a conservation process to ensure it can stand in the Central District for years to come.
The Best Part of Imogen Cunningham’s Retrospective is Ruth Asawa
From The Stranger (by Jas Keimig) – Exhibiting at Seattle Art Museum until February 6th, Imogen Cunningham’s photography features portraits of many 20th-century female artists, such as modernist sculptor Ruth Asawa.
Barbara Earl Thomas' giant floating "Cinderella Redressed" made of intricately cut tyvek, paper, and voile fabric against Derrick Adams' portraits. (Via The Stranger, Jueqian Fang/Henry Art Gallery)
From The Stranger (by Jas Keimig) – “Barbara Earl Thomas and Derrick Adams’ joint show at the Henry Art Gallery explores the influence of Black culture on commerce and representation.”