You can’t describe Memphis‘ soul without mentioning the broad and diverse artistry created across Shelby County! In the spirit of uplifting our arts community, Shelby County Government unveiled their “Art For All” campaign–a celebration of how art and culture unites all citizens to imagine, create and collaborate. Spearheaded by the Shelby County Arts & Culture…
By: Elise Herron Lately, Memphis visual artists have been featured on countless national platforms. But there are still plenty of places to see their art around town. Here are a few stops to make this summer. Kellie Romany Kellie Romany creates drawings, paintings, and ceramics that explore human connection in a way that feels…
As a hub for culture, music, and, of course, art, it’s hard to not catch a glimpse of some of the many murals around town. From installations in Overton Square to pieces all over the Downtown area, Memphis’ artistic community brings so much life, vibrance, and beauty to the city. One of the latest works…
By Kristin Cheers He is standing in the foyer of an ethereal mansion while wearing a coral original from his own designer line. With a scarf gently tied around his blonde hair, he points to a box adjacent to his hip. It’s a box of Henry Masks, his recent innovation of eclectic of colors, that…
Since the dawn of human history, art, artifacts, and the historical record of those most important milestones of our collective heritage have been the keystones and indications of our history. Over time, collections of antiquities, significant artistic achievements, and celebrations of the surreal and creative have been housed safely and placed on display in museums…
If you live around here, then you’ve likely seen Memphis’ many murals around town. From specialty murals for locally owned businesses to sprawling murals on random buildings, Memphis is home to an amazing assortment of muralists and their art. With summertime upon us and a pandemic in full swing, now is the perfect time to…
Remember the episode of The Cosby Show when Claire Huxtable learned that her late uncle’s painting was being auctioned at an art show? The entire family was so invested, Rudy got overly excited and challenged a man across the aisle for a piece Cliff wanted. In the end, the family walked away with the…
Black History Month gives us an opportunity to pay homage to some great black artists Memphis: from Aretha Franklin (yes, Detroit – she was born here), Issac Hayes, Ernest Withers and George Hunt. Memphis has and continues to birth culture creators and shifters. There’s been a fresh wave of creatives sweeping over Memphis over the…
