The Art of Reggae exhibition at the National Gallery-Part 1
The Art of Reggae exhibition, which features the top 100 winners of the 2022 International Reggae Poster Contest, opened on Sunday 19 February at the…
The Art of Reggae exhibition, which features the top 100 winners of the 2022 International Reggae Poster Contest, opened on Sunday 19 February at the…
In the first part of this column, published last week, I discussed two major private, artist-driven initiatives that helped to define the local art landscape…
While the picture with regard to handling of the arts, heritage and culture in the public sector was dismal here in Jamaica, there was a…
In Part 2 of my article, the first part of which was published last Sunday, I continue to focus on critical issues of governance, leadership…
In this second installment of my critical reflections on developments in the art world in 2022, I continue to focus on critical issues of governance,…
National Gallery West (NGW), Montego Bay branch the National Gallery of Jamaica (NGJ), was equally lethargic with its programming as its Kingston headquarters. The Surrealism…
Internationally, 2022 has been a fantastic year for the artists of the global Caribbean, with an unprecedented number of high-profile exhibitions, commissions and awards. On…
Most Jamaicans are familiar with the history of Devon House, which was built in 1881 for Jamaica’s first black millionaire, George Stiebel and part of…
Part 1 There has been intense outrage on social media since the Devon House courtyard reopened, after being closed for several months for renovations. It…
Talk about “pressure drop”! This huge work is a part of the Kingston Biennial and is crafted by Omari Ra, who some may argue is…