Assistant metro editor William Batchelor takes a look back at his shortcomings in art class growing up, and how that brought about a deeper appreciation for art.
“I Need a Hero” Mural Introduces Female Heroine to the Gardner Museum
Earlier this month, The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum acquired the work of artist Ambreen Butt for the museums façade in a piece called “I Need a Hero” portraying an image of a female heroine.
‘Massed Media’ Exhibit Immerses Visitors in an Interconnected World
‘Massed Media’, the contemporary exhibit at the Museum of Fine Art highlights connectedness through the intricate artwork of famed artist El Anatsui
With Projections, Artist Gives Immigrants a Voice
Wodiczko’s work involves using a projector to display images on buildings.
How Stories Shape Our Lives
“Art is above nature in that respect, for by examining life through our own lenses we make it more palatable and relatable.”
Princeton Professor, Ireland Native Speaks on Easter Rising, Irish Art
Fintan O’Toole, a Princeton professor and Ireland native, discussed the connection between the Easter Rising of 1916 and the Irish artwork currently on display in the McMullen Museum of Art.
Harvard Professor Discusses Using Art to Teach Languages
Elvira Di Fabio, a professor at Harvard University, spoke to BC students and faculty about the advantages of using art to teach students a foreign language.
The Vagina Monologues and the Importance of an Open Conversation
I realized that these sorts of open conversations are the ones that are necessary for discussing sensitive issues regarding sexuality at BC.
‘Hiro: Photographs’ The Strange and Beautiful World of Hiro
The intersection of the strange and the beautiful is just a 40-minute ride down the Green Line.
The Arts and Moral Bankruptcy
Can someone enjoy the artistic works of people of questionable character? Exploring questions like this, one may find just how intensely linked the art is linked to the artist.