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Thank you and Goodbye
As I open my laptop and log into my Gmail account, I am saddened to think that this will be the last time I will double click the folder...
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Apr 30, 20213 min read
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A Critique of the White Gaze When Telling Black Stories in Art
On March 12, 2021, one of my favorite art podcasts, The Week in Art: The Art Newspaper, put out an episode entitled, UK culture war: how...
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Apr 23, 20214 min read
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Immaturity and Evolution (a birthday reflection)
Recently I’ve been grappling with my yearn to obtain THINGS. Whether it’s art, clothes, shoes, books, jewelry, whatever… I’ve just been...
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Mar 31, 20212 min read
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A response to Diversity and Inclusion in Annapolis Arts Community
When I worked at Maryland Federation of Art I drove from Bowie to Annapolis everyday. My commute was literally 30 minutes from the time I...
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Mar 15, 20214 min read
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Can we please talk about, MONEY?
“Money makes the world go ‘round.” We’ve all heard this, right?! Well, when it comes to the art world people act as if this statement...
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Feb 27, 20212 min read
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How to Price Your Artwork
"How should I go about pricing my artwork?" This is a question I get from artists ALL the time. I get it from brand new artists as well...
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Feb 19, 20215 min read
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Favorite Exhibitions of 2020
2020 was a crazy year for the art world (and the world in general), but I still got to see a lot of wonderful art - which was a pleasant...
photosbythomas3
Jan 25, 20214 min read
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Motherhood: A relationship between mothering and masculinity
I recently visited the Baltimore Museum of Art to see an exhibition entitled, A Perfect Power: Motherhood and African Art. This...
photosbythomas3
Nov 16, 20203 min read
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Momentum
Although at times it can be difficult, I try as often as I can to do some thorough self-reflection. That ranges from appreciating my...
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Nov 4, 20204 min read
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Beginners Guide to Black American Artistry
Earlier this month, I posted about the pieces I chose as the winners of the Maryland Federation of Art's Black Art Matters exhibition....
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Oct 31, 20203 min read
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Black Art Matters (Juried Exhibition Review)
Recently, I was asked to jury Maryland Federation of Art's (MFA) Black Art Matters exhibition. My task was to review the entire...
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Oct 18, 20204 min read
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Cultural Exchange (2 Year Anniversary Post)
"Cultural exchange." This phrase represents the goal of Urban Walls Brazil and the mission Roberta set out to accomplish when starting...
photosbythomas3
Sep 30, 20201 min read
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Art + Activism: Tiffany Auttrianna Ward
Tiffany Ward is a courageous writer and curator that has been an advocate for crucial initiatives and radical change within the world at...
photosbythomas3
Sep 17, 20204 min read
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Art for Anybody: What COVID has done for art exhibitions.
“I want art to do what it says it’s supposed to do which is be for anyone - it's not for everyone, but it could be for anyone” - Art...
photosbythomas3
Aug 25, 20203 min read
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Art + Activism: S. Rasheem
S. Rasheem is another artist and journalist out here using her platform to change the narrative around communities of color! Her online...
photosbythomas3
Aug 5, 20204 min read
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Art + Activism: Will Watson
Another artist and activist is Will Watson - a painter based in Baltimore. Will’s work urge’s social change within its subject matter....
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Jul 29, 20203 min read
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Art + Activism: Teri Henderson
Journalism is a VITAL part of activism. The importance of being able to control your own narratives and bring awareness to issues and...
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Jul 22, 20203 min read
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Art + Activism: Rob Ferrell
Recently, we have seen a lot of art being used to describe the Black Lives Matter movement and protests happening throughout the world....
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Jun 26, 20203 min read
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Jurying a Student Showcase
Earlier this year, Alex Ebstein, curator of Goucher College's galleries, asked me to be the juror for their 2020 Student Art Showcase....
photosbythomas3
May 21, 20206 min read
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