Tag Archives: Art and Film

It is that time of year when I curtail my time spent outside and look for indoor entertainment, because it’s just too cold in Boston. One distraction I’m very much looking forward to is the Institute of Contemporary Art exhibit, This will have been: Art, Love, and Politics in the 1980s,which runs through March 3, 2013.

According to Boston Globe writer, Sebastian Smee, the exhibit is “An ambitious historical overview of the main currents of art-making in the 1980s.”  Sounds cool to me Sebastian.  According to the ICA website, the exhibition is divided into four sections: The End is Near, Democracy, Gender Trouble and Desire and Longing.  It is this fourth section that addresses the emergence of queer visibility brought on by the AIDS crisis that interests me the most.

No plans this weekend or will you have extra time during this last week in December? Check out a local museum / art exhibit. You may be surprised how much you enjoy yourself.  If my post has piqued your interest, read more about the ICA’s exhibit here.

Future Boston is hosting an event on Wednesday, October 17th, to showcase the works of 100 local artists with an installation collage at the Revere Hotel’s Emerald Lounge from 7PM – 12:00AM.

Adelson Gallery at 520 Harrison Avenue opens in the South End this Friday.  The neighborhood’s newest gallery will focus on contemporary and modern art according to director, Adam Adelson.  The gallery opening coincides with  the monthly artist / gallery walk called  First Friday’s in the South End.

Friday night’s reception will include a cocktail reception for Andrew Stevovich: Games and Players, an exhibition of recent works by the artist which continues through November 17th. Future plans include exhibiting the work of Jacob Collins, Marcus Reichert, and Winfred Rembert.  Chalk up this South End resident as wicked happy to see this addition to the neighborhood.  Best of luck to Adelson Galleries.

I’m so excited Sergio surprised me with tickets to three different performances from the Boston Ballet 2012-2013 Season.  Sometimes I think people have preconceived notions about what constitutes a ballet and believe its not for them.

Boston Ballet’s 2012-2013 season starts in about 4 weeks and it offers a little of something for everyone. Traditional performances like The Nutcracker and Sleeping Beauty are complemented by more modern shows that will appeal to different audiences.  Have you ever visited this respected ballet company? You may be surprised by how much you enjoy yourself.