Kathryn Cooperman
Art as Cultural Revival: Shen Yun in New York
Cover image per The New York Times Edited by Morgan Moore This past Sunday, I had the privilege of seeing Shen Yun at Lincoln Center in New York City. Literally meaning “the beauty of heavenly beings dancing,” Shen Yun is a performing arts organization that tours around the world (you can usually catch it in northeast […]Read Post ›
The Beauty of the Past and Present: Takashi Murakami at the MFA
Contemporary Japanese artist Takashi Murakami’s exhilarating and unique exhibit, entitled “Lineage of Eccentrics: A Collaboration with Nobuo Tsuji and the Museum of Fine Arts,” is on view at the MFA until April 1, 2018. Known as “the Warhol of Japan,” Murakami has truly become a household name. This is due in part to his ability […]Read Post ›
Profiles in Art: Harry Martin
Harry Martin is a two-time Emmy award-winning TV journalist who began his career as a news photographer. He continues to pursue his lifelong passion for photography with his newest project, “Harry Martin Underwater,” which incorporates photographs of female models immersed in water. “Harry Martin Underwater” is on exhibition through October 8 at the Piermont Flywheel Gallery […]Read Post ›
4 Things I Love About Art
“Send Me SFMOMA:” Art and Accessibility in the 21st Century
Recently, I came across one of the most creative digital tools I’ve ever seen in the art world. “Send Me SFMOMA,” a text messaging service created by the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, allows you to access the museum’s collection with ease and convenience. Simply send a text message to the number 572-51 with […]Read Post ›
The Mystery and Magic of John Singer Sargent’s El Jaleo
This past Saturday, I visited the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston, Massachusetts. The museum, which is one of my all-time favorite places to visit, is as eclectic as it is timeless. It was founded by the famous Boston-based art patron, socialite, and philanthropist of the same name, who lived from 1840 to 1924. Gardner was passionate about […]Read Post ›
Art as an Expression of Innovation and Universal Appeal: The Illustrations of Robert McCloskey at the Museum of Fine Arts
“Make Way for Ducklings: The Art of Robert McCloskey” is a charming exhibit at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston celebrating American writer and illustrator Robert McCloskey (1914-2003). Opened to commemorate the 75th anniversary of his children’s book Make Way for Ducklings, and featuring the original illustrations from his eight of his beloved children’s […]Read Post ›
Art as a Means of Congregation, Unity and Inclusion: Old South Church in Boston, Massachusetts
Old South Church, located in Boston, Massachusetts, at the corner of Boylston and Dartmouth Streets in Copley Square, has a fascinating history and unique character. Old South Church is known for its long legacy of fighting for civil and human rights. The church congregation was founded in 1669 by worshipers separating from the First Church […]Read Post ›
Art as an Expression of Religion and Power: The Cathedral Complex of Florence, Italy
Last week, I traveled throughout Tuscany, a region in central Italy known for its spectacular landscapes and historic, numerous works of art. One of my destinations was Florence, a vibrant city in northern Tuscany whose economy thrives on tourism, in part due to the immense amount of Renaissance art and architecture that it is home to. […]Read Post ›
