‘Roxbury Love’ Mural Demolished, Video Shows
“It’s a shame this wall may be on its way to being demolished once building is bought and redeveloped like much of the surrounding areas. And that always seems to…Continue Reading →
In ‘Dias de Consuelo,’ Dave Ortega Recounts His Grandmother’s Immigration Story
This article was originally published at DigBoston: “Dias de Consuelo,” Dave Ortega’s nonfiction comic book account of his grandmother Consuelo Castañon Herrera’s childhood, begins with the courtship of her parents…Continue Reading →
The Protest-Artists Behind The Icons To George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery
“It’s one thing to see someone’s name, but to see their face, it’s a reminder that the people are people,” says Xerxes Butt, one of the artists behind the portable portraits…Continue Reading →
$424M In Losses For Massachusetts Cultural Nonprofits Due To Coronavirus
At least $424,866,284 in revenue has been lost by Massachusetts’ cultural nonprofits due to coronavirus cancellations and closures, according to 392 nonprofits who responded to the Massachusetts Cultural Council’s June…Continue Reading →
Please Don’t Reopen Our Schools
Opinion/Commentary: I’m dismayed by proposals to reopen schools for in-person teaching at the same time as Massachusetts continues to ban large gatherings, theaters, bars, nightclubs and the like because of…Continue Reading →
Photos: Curtis Williams Begins A Mural At Madison Park
Curtis Williams begins a mural at Boston’s Madison Park Technical Vocational High School, July 5, 2020. See updates and more of his art on instagram: @curtistic. (© Greg Cook photo)…Continue Reading →
Rally Tuesday: ‘Live Events Economy Is In Shambles And There’s No End In Sight’
“Since the pandemic started in early to mid-March, we’ve been the first people that have been cancelled and had to refund tickets, people who lost their jobs first,” says Mark…Continue Reading →
Our Guide To Somerville’s ArtBeat–Now Part Pop-Up, Part Virtual
This year’s “ArtBeat” festival from the Somerville Arts Council adapts to coronavirus by expanding to a week of surprise pop-up events and virtual performances from July 10 to 18. Danielle…Continue Reading →
Museums Begin To Reopen: A Schedule
Most Massachusetts museums are planning to reopen in the next week or two, after having been closed since mid-March to stem the spread of coronavirus. Governor Charlie Baker has moved…Continue Reading →
‘Black Lives Matter’ Street Mural Painted In Boston’s Nubian Square
The Fourth of July dawned in Boston’s Nubian Square with artists shutting down two blocks of Washington Street to paint a monumental mural in the roadway spelling out “Black Lives…Continue Reading →