Arts Aug 21 Tour of giant, brightly colored creatures celebrates artistic heritage of Oaxaca By Jeffrey Brown, Lena I. Jackson
Arts Jul 25 Watch 7:42 Ruth Asawa exhibition celebrates her influential art and extraordinary life The work of artist Ruth Asawa, who died in 2013, is back in the spotlight with a major traveling exhibition. It’s a celebration of not only her work, but also an extraordinary life. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown reports for… By Jeffrey Brown, Lena I. Jackson
Arts Mar 20 Watch 5:11 How Hugh Hayden transforms everyday objects into surreal sculptures By Jared Bowen, GBH
Arts Jun 06 Watch 5:17 Rhode Island artist’s massive work explores why time dominates our lives It has been said that public art is a reflection of how we see the world and the artist’s response to our time and place. Pamela Watts of Rhode Island PBS Weekly introduces us to an artist who has often… By Pamela Watts and Justin Kenny, Rhode Island PBS Weekly
Arts Mar 27 Famed American artist and sculptor Richard Serra, ‘poet of iron,’ has died at 85 Known for turning curving walls of rusting steel and other malleable materials into large-scale pieces of outdoor artwork across the world, Serra was one of his generation's most preeminent sculptors. He became known as the "poet of iron."… By Susan Haigh, Trân Nguyễn, Associated Press
Nov 30 Watch 5:43 Simone Leigh’s work explores how Black women have been misrepresented in art and culture By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport Last year, artist Simone Leigh represented the U.S. at what is widely considered the world’s most important exhibition of contemporary art, the Venice Biennale. She was the first Black woman to have that honor. Now, there’s a chance to see… Continue watching
Sep 15 Colombian painter and sculptor Fernando Botero, known for his inflated forms, dies at 91 By Manuel Rueda, Associated Press Botero depicted politicians, animals, saints, and scenes from his childhood in an inflated and colorful form that was instantly recognizable. Continue reading
Oct 06 Watch 6:22 The complicated life and legacy of Robert Indiana, artist behind iconic ‘LOVE’ sculpture By Jennifer Rooks When most people think of the artist Robert Indiana, they think of the iconic “LOVE” sculpture with a tilted “O.” While his art endures, a new book also paints a portrait of him as a troubled, isolated artist. Maine Public’s… Continue watching
Sep 23 Watch 4:59 How artist Roberto Lugo is upending porcelain traditions with his personal, cultural roots By Jared Bowen, GBH Special correspondent Jared Bowen of GBH Boston brings us a look at artist Roberto Lugo, who puts family, tradition, and historical figures like Harriet Tubman at the center of his work in New Hampshire. It's part of our ongoing arts… Continue watching
Aug 03 Watch 5:33 Artist Mel Kendrick on seeing the other side of things By Jared Bowen, GBH An "alternative perspective" is what artist Mel Kendrick has offered for 40 years. Special correspondent Jared Bowen of GBH Boston takes us to the Addison Gallery of American Art in Andover, Massachusetts to see why Kendrick's art has such staying… Continue watching