From the Peabody Essex Museum On November 27, the Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) opens three new galleries that provide a deeper understanding and appreciation of India and its people through more than 100 paintings, sculptures, photographs and personal correspondence. The installations trace the history of India from its colonial period through its independence in 1947 and the rise of a vibrant movement

For the rest of this week, “Intimations: An Illuminated Art” will be on view on at Opus in Salem, projected onto the Salem Five wall visible from the bar’s back patio. The restaurant commissioned Salem-based surrealist artist Heidi Kepnes (she/her), with the help of LuminArtz and Hersch Visuals, to activate the space. And we caught up with Heidi to find

From the Peabody Essex Museum A painting by esteemed American artist Jacob Lawrence, unlocated for decades, has been discovered and will join the nationally-touring exhibition Jacob Lawrence: The American Struggle, organized by the Peabody Essex Museum (PEM). Panel number 16 is one of 30 that comprise Lawrence’s powerful epic series Struggle: From the History of the American People (1954–56), and it will be

Artist Cedric “Vise 1” Douglas presents a forward-looking vision for the future of memorials and monuments in the United States with his newest project “The People’s Memorial Project,” a pop-up public video projection installation, which addresses the current debate about public monuments and their controversial status. In the North End of Boston, MA stands an empty plinth that formerly held

Painted windows are a sign of an active, artistic town. They bring light and color to spaces, inviting passerby to stop and take a look and enticing them to come inside. But in a world where inside spaces are limited due to COVID-19 restrictions, having a beautifully designed window also gives people something to look at when they’re waiting in

by Joey Phoenix “Only within the moment of time represented by the present century has one species — man — acquired significant power to alter the nature of the world. ” ― Rachel Carson, Silent Spring “I consider it an extremely dangerous doctrine, because the more likely we are to assume that the solution comes from the outside, the less

From Salem Arts Association Take a virtual tour of the gallery Inspired by PEM The Salem Arts Association presents an exhibition by local artists inspired by the Peabody Essex Museum collections of art. Artists were welcome to draw inspiration from any of the work in the PEM’s outstanding special exhibits and permanent collection – virtual or in-person. Possible subjects include

“I think it’s important to put all of yourself on the chopping block every once in a while, look at every aspect of your life and think, do I really like this? Does this really matter to me?” – Miranda Aisling Miranda Aisling (she/her/hers) is an interdisciplinary artist, community organizer, entrepreneur, and author. In 2013, she launched her book Don’t

PARK(ing) Day 2020 is today, September 18th, and art parklets and vibrant community spaces are popping up all over the world, reimagining how parking lots and spaces can be activated for the community. The event exists to draw awareness to how much car parking takes up space in city centers, and to rethink what could potentially take its place if

by Joey Phoenix Magnolia Blooms Is a mobile, floral delivery service located on Boston’s North Shore. The artist behind the small popup business is marketing and branding expert Jeannine O’Neil of JO Social Branding, and her lively, original creations have been brightening rooms across New England for the better part of three years.  In that time she has become well-known