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Vol 10, Issue 250 Aug 27-Sep 2, 2008
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Fall Arts Preview: Visual Arts Galleries and museums gear up for a multicultural fall by Steven Rosen 08-27-08


A Paper Trail of Ideas Paper Chasers digs deep into form and philosophy by Matt Morris 08-20-08


The Road to a Transparent Peace Saad Ghosn explores feelings of isolation in his new exhibition by Selena Reder 08-13-08


In Living Color Young at Art is bright and engaging by Jane Durrell 08-06-08


Nifty Pairings Cincinnati Art Museum unearths some gems from its vaults by Jane Durrell 07-30-08


Selective Perspective Magical realism and memory unite in Ellen Everman's Pink Dice by Maija Zummo 07-23-08


Master Debaters Manifest Gallery's juried show focuses on eight artists by Angela Kilduff 07-23-08


Revisiting an Era Views from the Uffizi is a snapshot of Italian culture by Laura James 07-16-08


Complex History Dr. Tyrone Williams discusses his latest collection of poetry 07-09-08


Shadow and Light Anthony Becker's work is pervaded with sorrow, countered by light by Jane Durrell 07-09-08


Life Is Not a Bed of Roses Gregory Crewdson's photographs explore life's underbelly by Tamera Lenz Muente 07-09-08


Sad Shots, So Beautiful Feralmade's Obsolete highlights a dying photographic medium by Matt Morris 06-25-08


The Poetry of Place Local poet Richard Hague discusses his work -- and working in Cincinnati by Rhonda pettit 06-18-08


Artist as Avenger Matthew Dayler interprets superheroes at the Carnegie by Matt Morris 06-18-08


Mapping a New World Tim McMichael's Kingdoms speaks volumes at Clay Street Press by Angela Kilduff 06-11-08


Tristate of the Art Region offers an array of great art options this summer by Tamera Lenz Muente 05-28-08


Bold Color, Varied Approaches Katy Stone's and Christopher Tanner's work shines at Solway Gallery by Angela Kilduff 05-21-08


The Voices of May The Cincinnati May Festival remains one of the city's most popular and compelling musical events by Brian Baker 05-14-08


A Planet and a Person Will Hutchinson offers viewers a broad new visual terrain by Matt Morris 05-14-08


A Cool Cat New artist co-op The Flying Cat complements Covington's Art District by Elizabeth Wu 04-30-08


The Mix Up Old meets new at The Carnegie in Covington by Angela Kilduff 04-30-08


Being Black and Feeling Blue Terence Hammonds draws from the Civil Rights era in his latest exhibition by Matt Morris 04-23-08


Three Times a Master Cincinnati Art Museum presents Rembrandt as himself by tamera menz muente 04-23-08


The Dazzle of Watercolor Taft Museum of Art highlights American watercolor masterpieces by Jane Durrell 04-09-08


Thinking Outside the Box CAC cuts corners on Daniel Libeskind by Tamera Lenz Muente 04-09-08


A World of His Own Making Christian Schmit's visionary ideas result in a new class and exhibition by Matt Morris 04-02-08


Love Is a Risky Business Dido and Aeneas is a one-hour opera with enough emotion for three by Anne Arenstein 03-26-08


LeWitt x 2 The CAM and CAC combine for complementary Sol LeWitt exhibitions by Jane Durrell 03-19-08


Retro Cool Country Club propels Charley Harper into the future by Selena Reder 03-12-08


An American in London Cincinnati artist takes on the British scene by Tamera Lenz Muente 03-12-08


Review: Space is the Place The CAC's latest exhibition rewards thoughful, adventurous viewers by Angela Kilduff 03-05-08


Sewing Beauty Masterpiece quilts stop by the Cincinnati Art Museum by Tamera Lenz Muente 02-27-08


Penny for Your Thoughts Nate Larson's work at The Weston challenges you to believe by Selena Reder 02-27-08


A Beautiful Song James McBride scores again with the lyrical Song Yet Sung by Jason Gargano 02-20-08


Shimmer and Delight Pat Steir's work speaks volumes at Carl Solway Gallery by Jane Durrell 02-06-08


To Arrive Where We Started Finding new in the old at the Dayton Art Institute by Jane Durrell 01-30-08


Keepin' It Real Wideman/Davis Dance bends it like life by Julie Mullins 01-23-08


Material Matters Paul Kass makes building supplies work as art by Angela Kilduff 01-23-08


Women of Peace Xavier exhibition provokes thought, promotes peace by Elizabeth Wu 01-16-08


Gospel and Commodity Hill and Rawe juxtapose religion and product at Semantics by Matt Morris 01-09-08


Treasured Timepieces at Taft Ring in the new year celebrating the art of time by Angela Kilduff 01-09-08


An Artful Year Cincinnati gives itself credit, finally by Laura James 12-26-07


Russian Art Warms the Winter Phyllis Weston-Annie Bolling Gallery tackles Russian Impressionism and Social Realism by Sarah Stephens 12-19-07


Displaced Regionalism A group exhibition at Publico redefines Local Color by Selena Reder 12-19-07


Buckeye Brilliance Ohio Arts Council grant recipients on view at the Weston Art Gallery by Tamera Lenz Muente 12-12-07


Dirty Birdie Lisa Lampanelli can hurl slurs in seven dirty words or less by Mildred C. Fallen 11-28-07


Dancing Colors Kate Muir's work is alive with the interplay of color by Jane Durrell 11-28-07


Please Touch Clovernook gallery features Jeff Casto's mixed media art by Tamera Lenz Muente 11-20-07


25 and Still Alive MUSE Cincinnati Women's Choir celebrates a quarter century of existence by Elizabeth Wu 11-14-07


Living in the Moment Ballet legend and local native Suzanne Farrell collaborates with Cincinnati Ballet by Julie Mullins 11-07-07


It's A Jungle Out There Steve Baker guides us through a remote Venezuelan town by Angela Kilduff 11-07-07


American Myth Vanishing Frontier explores American Indian imagery by Tamera Lenz Muente 10-31-07


Exploring Forgotten Places Urban explorers trespass for history, art and thrills by Liz Bowater 10-24-07


Who You Gonna Call? Regional ghost hunters investigate bumps in the night by CHRISTOPHER TOMLIN 10-24-07


Face Your Fear Reviewing the area's best haunted houses by Stephen Carter-Novotni 10-17-07


Guarded Memories Kim Flora hides her skill at Manifest Gallery by Matt Morris 10-17-07


Got Faith? Tom Davie wrestles with Catholicism by Tamera Lenz Muente 10-03-07


Small Portraits of Buddha Ik-Joong Kang tackles the world one 3-inch-square drawing at a time by Selena Reder 09-26-07


Stone Zombies and Child Gods Artist Rhonda Gushee discusses her unique visions by Matt Morris 09-19-07


Messy Open House CAC's Cincinnati Collects lacks a point of view by Jean E. Feinberg 09-19-07


Grateful for the Midwest Calvin Trillin always remembers his roots by Jason Gargano 09-12-07


The Evolution of an Exhibition Massive: Intrinsic flourishes at Mac's Farm and Sculpture Center by Jane Durrell 09-05-07


A Sense of Wonder CAM features Charley and Edie Harper by Tamera Lenz Muente 09-05-07


New Visions Fall brings a bevy of strong visual art options by Laura James 08-29-07


Stand Back for Stanczak Julian Stanczak returns for CAC exhibition by Jane Durrell 08-22-07


All the Gallery's a Stage Laura Alich and Katie Koga at Focus Gallery by Matt Morris 08-22-07


Coming to a Building Near You MuralWorks changes the lives of teen apprentices and community residents by Sarah Stephens 08-15-07


We Are ArtWorks An inside look at Cincinnati's most unique summer job by Avery Smith 08-15-07


Random Acts of Creation Three artists reveal their creative processes by Tamara Muente 08-15-07


Transform Everyday Life Danielle Julian-Norton's installation makes subtle progress by Selena Reder 08-08-07


Art and Destiny Two shows at UC feature DAAP students by Reviews by Tamera Lenz Muente 08-01-07


Minimal Botanicals The Lloyd Library and Museum showcases Harper Studios' botanical prints by Selena Reder 08-01-07


Art and People Celebrating the anniversary of the Phyllis Weston-Annie Bolling Gallery by Jane Durrell 08-01-07


The Noticer Saul Steinberg's timeless observations parade around at the CAM by Jane Durrell 07-25-07


Courbet in Cincinnati A Frenchman's journey to the Cincinnati Art Museum by Steven Rosen 07-18-07


Conversation of Blues Joao Paulo Feliciano merges music and art at CAC by Maxwell Reder 07-18-07


Time and Space Joseph Winterhalter maps the mind by Jane Durrell 07-11-07


Leaning Over the Edge Aaron Oliver Wood paints a psychedelic landscape by Selena Reder 07-11-07


Wearable Art Mary Baskett talks about Japanese design by Jane Durrell 07-04-07


Pencils, Tornadoes and Patrons The Carnegie celebrates sculpture all over the place by Tamera Lenz Muente 06-27-07


Seven Wonders of the World Manifest features small works of art in 'Magnitude 7' by Tamera Lenz Muente 06-20-07


A Mess of Things Creative Gallery's organization is, well, creative by Maxwell Redder 06-20-07


Stylizing and Stunting the Myth Michelle Red Elk explores Native American culture in her drawings by Ryan Mulligan 06-13-07


Day by Day A little more Germany in Over-the-Rhine by Laura James 06-06-07


The Language of Art Semantics Gallery knows the dialect by Laura James 06-06-07


Art on Wheels Covington's art scene takes to the streets by Elizabeth Wu 05-30-07


The Powers of Hiram Hiram Powers' 'Genius' on display at The Taft by Jane Durrell 05-23-07


Powerful Primates 'Baroque Biology' investigates the clash between culture and nature -- via monkeys by Jackie Glaser 05-23-07


Trio of Talent Miller Gallery highlights the engaging work of Three Cincinnati Artists by Tamera Lenz Muente 05-16-07


Meet Your Director Contemporary Arts Center makes bold move by hiring Raphaela Platow by Laura James 05-09-07


Easy Effort Jessica Grace Bechtel grows well at Enjoy the Arts by Jane Durrell 05-09-07


A Meditation on Destruction The Burnet Woods Labyrinth is complicated by Sarah Stephens 05-09-07


The Hottest Supercenter Junior Gallery wants more than art in Brighton by Selena Reder 05-02-07


Painting Double Bill Two solo exhibitions feature Frank Herrmann's recent work by Tamera Lenz Muente 04-25-07


Spicy Philanthropy Silk & Spice Gala benefits both the CAC and artists by Selena Reder 04-25-07


A Career by Design Noel Martin's groundbreaking graphic design is celebrated in two current exhibitions by Jane Durrell 04-18-07


Here and Now Novelist Chris Bachelder tackles the often surreal nature of contemporary American life by Jason Gargano 04-11-07


The Nature of Nature Artists reveal The Essence of a Thing at the Weston Art Gallery by Tamera Lenz Muente 04-11-07


My Cincinnati Twelve artists visualize the Queen City at ArtWorks by Elizabeth Wu 04-04-07


Head Shop Manifest Gallery's 'It's in Your Head' offers up a variety of works from a variety of places by Jane Durrell 03-28-07


Family Traces Matthew Albritton's photographs ponder more than a distant relative by Tamera Lenz Muente 03-28-07


Stepping Away The CAC's 'New Media/New Materials' highlights artists working in new ways by Laura James 03-21-07


Laughing and Thinking Publico hooks up with Vox Populi for 'Hello Cleveland' by Laura James 03-14-07


Enabling Abolition Contemporary slavery made visible at the Freedom Center by William Messer 02-28-07


Internal Affairs Manifest shows explore interior and exterior worlds by Tamera Lenz Muente 02-28-07


Universal Appeal Andrew Wyeth finds poetry in the everyday by Jane Durrell 02-21-07


Illuminating an Era 'Luminist Horizons' lights up the Taft Museum by Jane Durrell 02-21-07


Cubical Culture John Pilson's awe of the boring job by Laura James 02-14-07


The Ties That Hinder Featherstone's experience in Ghana offers a Western critique by Laura James 01-31-07


Heavy Metal Paley's dramatic sculptures show metal's versatility by Jane Durrell 01-31-07


Unnatural Progress Cincinnati native investigates the history of vaccination by Stephen Paul Lansky 01-24-07


Mining Mythology Kim Krause looks to the past to inform his paintings by Selena Reder 01-24-07


An Accidental Ghetto 'A Woman's View' is almost as obvious as its title by Laura James 01-17-07


A Separate Piece Quilts and fiber art are naturals at Gallery Salveo by Tamera Lenz Muente 01-17-07


Whimsy or Not? Manifest Gallery has fun with 'Whimsical Muse' by Laura James 01-03-07


Dream Girls Pre-Raphaelite art comes to the Cincinnati Art Museum by Tamera Lenz Muente 12-20-06


Dolls, Dolls, Dolls ArtWorks' latest exhibition delves into artifice by Laura James 12-20-06


Sign of the Times American Sign Museum prepares for a move to Camp Washington by Jane Durrell 12-20-06


Manifest Destiny Two-year-old Manifest Gallery is right on track by Jane Durrell 12-13-06


Control Freak Robert Derr's video installation Remote Control lacks 'something new' by Laura James 12-06-06


An Artist in Transition Sculptor John Hebenstreit reversed the typical career path by Jane Durrell 11-29-06


Dayton Does Dutch Rembrandt exhibition makes its U.S. debut at the Dayton Art Institute by Jane Durrell 11-21-06


Eclectic Partnership Phyllis Weston and Annie Bolling combine forces -- again by Selena Reder 11-21-06


Multidimensional Design Great architecture unifies UC's Varsity Village by Jean E. Feinberg 11-15-06


Transitory Visions Katharina Grosse color bombs the CAC by Laura James 11-15-06


Cat's Meow CAM's Public Spectacles, Personal Pleasures presents a local couple's longtime passion by Selena Reder 11-15-06


A Traveling Show J. Susan Schuler and Stuart Fabe at Malton Gallery by Laura James 11-08-06


Sights of a City Book traces more than two centuries of Cincinnati architecture by Jane Durrell 11-08-06


Half Artist, Half Angel Nancy Burson explores an otherworldly vision by Laura James 10-25-06


Everyday People Kyle and Kelly Phelps' art illuminates the lives of Blue Collar workers by Selena Reder 10-25-06


Fables of the Reconstruction Michael Scott paints to tell a story by Jane Durrell 10-18-06


Summer of Harmony TOM: The Outdoor Museum encourages tomorrow's artists by Liz wu 10-11-06


Fresh Perspective Aaron Betsky gets comfortable in his role as the Cincinnati Art Museum's new director by Jane Durrell 10-04-06


Picturing Death War and peace, the tolerable way by Laura James 10-04-06


Heart of Glass NPR's Ira Glass headlines InkTank's Writer's Weekend by Alan Scheidt 09-27-06


Sweet Syn Another gallery emerges in Brighton's growing arts district by Selena Reder 09-27-06


'Only Betsy' Betsy Cunningham has made York Street Café an artists' oasis by Selena Reder 09-20-06


As Fresh As the Great Outdoors Natural Moderns celebrates the American landscape by Jean E. Feinberg 09-13-06


Silent Drama Repetition and discontinuity circulate through Publico's latest exhibition by Laura James 09-13-06


Can You Follow Directions? The Paper Sculpture Show crumples up the rules by Laura James 09-06-06


A Certain Chimera CAM's Pictorialist Photographs documents a burgeoning art form by Laura James 08-30-06


Triple Threat Curator, teacher and artist Hollis Hammonds remains immersed in the local art community by Selena Reder 08-23-06


Beautiful Imperfection Taft Museum's Dark Jewels celebrates the unique by Jackie Glaser 08-23-06


Art As Social Interaction Pioneering conceptual artist Tom Marioni comes home for a retrospective exhibition by Jason Gargano 08-16-06


Hitting the Low Notes The University Galleries on Sycamore's SOS Art needs to narrow its net by Laura James 08-16-06


A Kind of Science Ana England has her own ideas about nature by Laura James 08-02-06


Small But Huge Impact Manifest's tiny exhibition melds student work with international artists by Jane Durrell 08-02-06


Welcome to Court St. Downtown's Nicholas Gallery loves people, art, community and cops by Laura James 07-26-06


The Quiet Agitator Terence Hammonds unleashes a Quiet Riot at Clay Street Press by Laura James 07-19-06


The Absurdity of Love Cincinnati Opera's Tales of Hoffman doesn't disappoint by Kate Brauer-Bell 07-19-06


Not Surreal, Just Practical Los Carpinteros invents its own world at the CAC by Laura James 07-12-06


Sensuous Forms Carl Solway Gallery's exhibition of contemporary sculpture is a pleasure to the eye by Jane Durrell 07-05-06


A Life in Transition Paul Strand's photos capture a turbulent period in the artist's evolution by Jackie Glaser 07-05-06


Genre Meld Evan Kuhlman discusses his hybrid debut novel, Wolf Boy by Steven Paul Lansky 06-28-06


Our City on View Sculpture conference shines art spotlight on Cincinnati by Jane Durrell 06-28-06


Deserted History Brian Tolle brings his pursuit to the CAC by Laura James-Leffler 06-21-06


Street Smart Powerhouse Factories' latest exhibition celebrates the colorful work of a graffiti artist collective by Sarah Stephens 06-21-06


Building on Traditions Cincinnati-based artists Richard Luschek and Carl Samson plan to open a school by Jane Durrell 06-14-06


And the Legacy Remains the Same... CAM highlights the work of local African-American artists by Laura James-Leffler 06-07-06


Fluxus Strikes Again! Mark Patsfall shares some art history by Laura James-Leffler 05-31-06


I Want My Blackout Curtains Weston Art Gallery as catchpenny house by Laura James-Leffler 05-24-06


Neighborhood Fusion A gallery (and building) hopes to spark Bellevue by Laura James-Leffler 05-17-06


* You Are Here Nathan Tersteeg's I am SWARM invades Publico by Laura James-Leffler 05-10-06


Useful Luxuries The Taft Museum of Art's Marvels of Maiolica is gorgeous stuff by Jane Durrell 05-03-06


Mini Masterpieces The Cincinnati Art Museum's Perfect Likeness features the intimate art of portrait miniatures by Selena Reder 04-26-06


The Aftermath of an Idea Jimmy Baker's Challenges capsizes the concept of disaster by Laura James-Leffler 04-19-06


Master Influencer Rembrandt's prints still inspire and influence after 400 years by Selena Reder 04-12-06


'The Butterfly Has Flown' Dayton Art Institute's Diana, A Celebration is sociological, not artistic by Jane Durrell 04-12-06


Human Connection by Rick Pender 04-05-06


Hanging History University Galleries on Sycamore offers art both old and new by Christine Mersch 04-05-06


Still Making Art Fourteen artists gather for a Reunion! at Gallery 636 by Jane Durrell 03-22-06


Pull Up a Chair Make your own furniture -- and save money -- with advice from DAAP grad by Jane Durrell 03-15-06


The New CAC Growing pains for the Contemporary Arts Center as it looks toward the future by Jean E. Feinberg 03-08-06


Tranquility Preserved Photos of Walden Pond represent Thoreau's retreat and his philosophy by Margo Pierce 03-08-06


Roll Out the Barrel Over-the-Rhine's annual BockFest signals winter's end by MICHAEL SCHIAPARELLI 03-01-06


The Whole World Bound The CAC walks visitors through globalization's ugly questions by Laura James-Leffler 03-01-06


Many Works, One Piece Martin Bernstein's deeply personal show at the Weston Gallery is not for minimalists by Jane Durrell 02-22-06


The Legitimacy Problem Taryn Simon's The Innocents questions the idea of flawless vision by Laura James-Leffler 02-15-06


New Turns Darius Crenshaw brings his dancing skills to the Cincinnati Ballet by Julie Mullins 02-08-06


Humdrum Beauty Lyrical, soft, dramatic works on view at the Taft avoid grit and pollution: But are they American? by Laura James-Leffler 02-08-06


Tumbling Down Exhibition offers eight reasons for the demise of buildings in Cincinnati by Jane Durrell 02-01-06


Change and Opportunity Cincinnati seeks two art museum directors by COMMENTARY BY JEAN FEINBERG 01-25-06


Picture This Covington floodwall murals are showing off the city's history by Christine Mersch 01-18-06


What Comes, What Goes A new year offers more intriguing art choices at the Carnegie by Laura James-Leffler 01-11-06


The Inside Scoop Enjoy the Arts|START|ETA| by Christine Mersch 01-04-06


As the World Turns New World Bookstore's closing reflects changing consumer patterns by Chris Charlson 12-21-05


Pushing the Boundaries New gallery showcases artists with a different perspective by DEBORAH KENDRICK 12-14-05


Life Is Complicated Artist Mary Jo Bole has a healthy interest in death by Jane Durrell 12-14-05


Space Exploration Art Academy's new building has multiple galleries to show art by Selena Reder 12-07-05


In a Word: Experience CAC's Sacred and Profane goes beyond sound by LAURA SUTTON JAMES 11-30-05


Looks Like Music CAM's Borrowed Time shows us our senses by Laura James-Leffler 11-23-05


Cult(ure) of Celebrity Star Star at CAC documents the mania of a society obsessed with stardom by STACEY RECHT CZAR 11-16-05


Art in the Key of Life Duncanson residency at the Taft Musuem of Art translates Thom Shaw's passion by Kathy Y. Wilson 11-09-05


Of Art and Discourse Junior wants to talk by Laura Leffler 11-09-05


Value in Permanence Pyramid Hill continues to improve the landscape outside of Hamilton by Jane Durrell 11-02-05


Living On Dayton show invites you to travel back several millennia to Ancient Egypt by Cate O'Hara 10-26-05


Ordering a Chaotic World Weston Gallery show uses maps to find the way by Selena Reder 10-26-05


The Museum of the Future CAM wants the public to tell them what will work for them by Rick Pender 10-19-05


Is Black Just a Color? Taft show explores different styles and divergent messages by African-American artists by Jean E. Feinberg 10-12-05


A Vaudeville Family Guy Ben-Ner's videos blend his career with his life by Laura Leffler 09-28-05


Artful Lettering Mason Paul launches ultramodern from Covington by Laura Leffler 09-28-05


Pull Down the Covers Solway Gallery looks at contemporary art quilting by Jane Durrell 09-14-05


Back to Life Kennedy Heights Art Center reaches new levels by Laura Leffler 09-07-05


A Sound of Thunder Arts Consortium members meet to demand change at the area's leading African-American arts center by Steve Ramos 08-31-05


News on Public Radio WVXU has more news and talk, WGUC is all tunes and WNKU hires familiar voices by Rick Pender 08-24-05


Against the Odds of Censorship CAM presents works by little-known Eastern European artists by Jane Durrell 08-24-05


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Peeking at the Ordinary Japanese coats take CAM visitors to another time and place by Laura Leffler 08-17-05


No. 10 with a Bullet Scribble Jam's TEN celebrates faith, beauty and Hip Hop by Kathy Y. Wilson 08-10-05


Elevating Watercolors The Taft shows off all 10 of its Turners, together for the first time by Jane Durrell 08-10-05


Rich Life, Rich Art Local ceramic artist wins the grand prize at Summerfair 2005 by Christine Mersch 08-03-05


Slip Sliding Away CAC exhibition revisits a once popular art form by Christine Mersch 07-27-05


It's Only Natural Weston Art Gallery makes viewers look twice at three exhibitions by Christine Mersch 07-20-05


One Stop Shopping Fifth Street Gallery proves artists are capitalists, too by Laura Leffler 07-20-05


A New Stage On its own for the first time in nine years, 2005 CEA nominees for theater are announced by Rick Pender 07-13-05


That's the Ticket Summer's the time to sample adventurous theater by Rick Pender 07-06-05


Entering a Private Space Taft show underscores the importance of quiet, intimate viewing and passionate collecting by Jean E. Feinberg 06-29-05


The Unadulterated Touch Rubens was an artist and an entrepreneur by Jane Durrell 06-22-05


Big Dreams, Big Bridges Area arts organizations, schools and businesses join forces to build bridges -- literally by Jackie Glaser 06-15-05


Fringe Flourishes Critics recommend the Fringe Festival's finest (so far) by Jason Gargano 06-08-05


Truly Unhooked Visual Fringe expands Fringe Festival concept in unexpected ways by Jackie Glaser 06-08-05


The Stand (Up) The serious business of making other people laugh by P.F. Wilson 05-25-05


No Place Like Home The future of the Art Academy's historic building in Eden Park is in limbo by Margo Pierce 05-18-05


Art Smorgasbord UC will open a multi-faceted downtown gallery by Jackie Glaser 05-18-05


Looking for Leonardo He's all over the Weston Gallery for 10th anniversary show by Jane Durrell 05-11-05


One-Step, Two-Step Flying Cloud prides itself on re-creating social dancing between 1840 and 1950 by Julie Mullins 05-04-05


Be a Sculpture CAC exhibit features Erwin Wurm's interactive sculpture by STACEY RECHT CZAR 05-04-05


Topping Off CAM photo exhibition shows black women in church hats by Selena Reder 04-27-05


Get the Picture? There are lots of chances in CAM's painting exhibition by Christine Mersch 04-20-05


Art on a String Puppets and marionettes are more alive than ever by Lindsay Caron 04-13-05


Peace, Justice and Art Third Mockbee show focuses on art and politics by Andrew Loughnane 04-13-05


Quality of Witness Photographer Nicholas Nixon pays attention to form by Jane Durrell 04-06-05


Creative Resistance CAC exhibition portrays an era of volatile information and state-sponsored fear by KIM PAICE 03-30-05


A Force of Art Taft exhibition shows how painter Whistler was irritable and irritating -- but extraordinarily talented by Jane Durrell 03-23-05


Artistic Teething Over-the-Rhine's Publico gallery continues its dedication to cutting-edge art by Andrew Loughnane 03-16-05


Talent from Our Backyard Covington's Carnegie showcases local and regional artists by Christine Mersch 03-09-05


Small Canvas Art Academy's Minumental works are intimate, diverse and informal by Selena Reder 03-02-05


Defying Gravity CCM musical theater grads are all over Broadway and other New York stages by Rick Pender 02-23-05


Art for a Small Planet NKU senior curates a show in 6-inch squares by Andrew Loughnane 02-16-05


The Art of Sedition Artist groups infiltrate the Contemporary Art Center with activist messages by STACEY RECHT CZAR 02-09-05


Alternate Realities Weston Gallery's new show demonstrates how photographers interpret what they see by Selena Reder 02-02-05


A Fitting Space for Art Hamilton's center shows artists whose work spans years, media and subjects by STACEY RECHT CZAR 01-19-05


Once More, With Feeling CAM takes a step toward inclusion by DEBORAH KENDRICK 01-12-05


Misunderstood Visionary Thunder-Sky's prolific paintings blended history, humor and insight by Andrew Loughnane 01-05-05


Compelling Manifesto New Manifest Gallery seeks to combine art, design and research by Julie Bernzott 01-05-05


Cowboys and Indians Taft art show features artists who recorded people and places who have vanished by Selena Reder 12-22-04


Making His Own Nation Fela Kuti's life, music and art are the source of inspiration for the CAC's next show by Dani McClain 12-15-04


Good Works Phyllis Weston knows them when she sees them by Jane Durrell 12-08-04


Looking for a Sign A family business serves as the foundation for a unique new Cincinnati museum by Allyson Jacob 12-01-04


Art for All CAC exhibition multiplies the impact of contemporary art by Selena Reder 11-17-04


Fighting the Easy Way Melvin Grier's retro/active residency at the Taft by Kathy Y. Wilson 11-03-04


Across the Millennia CAM's exhibition from Petra offers a whiff of the ancient world by Jane Durrell 10-27-04


The Avenger Christopher Buckley brings his pointed barbs to the Mercantile Library's Niehoff Lecture Series by Jason Gargano 10-20-04


Disposition to Please The Taft offers a fast ride through American art by Jane Durrell 10-13-04


Coming Together Solway Gallery show seeks to inspire voters by Andrew Loughnane 10-13-04


Art Projections Media Bridges will bathe O-T-R buildings with video and more by Selena Reder 09-29-04


Taking Art to the Streets Famous images hit the road in Clifton by Andrew Loughnane 09-22-04


A Decade of Growth Cincinnati has built a powerhouse of cultural facilities by Jean E. Feinberg 09-15-04


Stoned in Jordan Art Museum reaches back 2,000 years to bring ancient city of Petra back to life by Rick Pender 09-01-04


Guided through Jordan Anticipating Petra by Rick Pender 09-01-04


Fancying Nancy Legend Nancy Wilson tops Crown Jewels concert by Kathy Y. Wilson 08-25-04


Armed and Dangerous Thom Shaw reveals his Choice of Weapons by Jessica Turner 08-18-04


Issuing the Summons Improv kings make a spiritual, slow-burn change by Christine Macconnell 08-11-04


Art Epicenter Back from the dead (or at least from a funeral home), art center is enlivening Kennedy Heights by Stacey Recht 08-04-04


Naked Truth Multi-gallery exhibition, Bare Witness explores sex and the body by Stacey Recht 07-28-04


Last Picture Show Schwartz Gallery closing is bad news for Fourth Street, but owner will still be around by Jane Durrell 07-21-04


Art of Dissent In its second year, S.O.S. ART challenges present-day politics with art by Selena Reder 07-07-04


Don't Stop Hoppin' Swing dance scene is alive and kicking by Julie Mullins 06-30-04


Signifying Everything Paul Kos' retrospective at the CAC details a career obsessed with details by Stacey Recht 06-23-04


Art ... and All that Jazz Francine Stowe brings a Jazz-inspired exhibition to the Greenwich by Kricket Murnahan 06-16-04


A Fair of the Art Summerfair mixes art, artists and art patrons in the great outdoors by Stacey Recht 06-02-04


Pushing the Limits One of Cincinnati's finest working artists enjoys life as a superstar in Taiwan by Andrew Loughnane 05-26-04


Fringe Benefits Visual Fringe is a powerful accessory to this year's edgy new festival by Julie Bernzott 05-12-04


Art with Heart Silent auction of works by leading local artists benefits Visionaries and Voices by Kricket Murnahan 05-05-04


Art Adventures Three regional art centers are worth a road trip by Julie Bernzott and Stacey Recht 04-28-04


More Modern than Modern Covington goes ultramodern with new gallery, simply M by Stacey Recht 04-14-04


Mastering Cremaster Panel offers comments on Matthew Barney's powerful films by Stacey Recht 03-31-04


As the World Turns Choices can't go wrong with latest exhibit at Publico by Julie Bernzott 03-24-04


Mixed-Media Sculpture Epic, esoteric, evolutionary Cremaster cycle comes to Cincinnati for InterMedia IV by Stacey Recht 03-24-04


Adult Subject Matter Kelly's pop art indicts complacency at the Carnegie by Stacey Recht 03-17-04


The Intersection of Cool Fashion, art and music collide in funky Northside shop by Kricket Murnahan 03-17-04


Architectural Dancing Multidimensional artists at Carl Solway Gallery redefine visual art by Stacey Recht 03-03-04


Art Fix Looking around at the Vatican, the CAC and the Weston Gallery by Jean E. Feinberg 02-18-04


Emergence into Art Student artists challenge and beguile the art world in Summerfair exhibit by Stacey Recht 02-18-04


Big Strides in Brighton Mockbee organizers want to involve the non-art community by Jane Durrell 02-04-04


The Essence of an Era CAM offers glimpses of African-American experience during the 20th century by Kricket Murnahan 01-21-04


Time Travels Time is short for Weston shows our love-hate relationship with nature by Stacey Recht 01-07-04


Sculpture City Recognition for Cincinnati results from artists and venues -- and some good organization by Jane Durrell 12-24-03


Sumptuous Smorgasbord Apfelbaum's paintings of explosive color are a bountiful buffet at CAC by Sue Spaid 12-10-03


Metal Men City Iron practices an old craft with fresh new ideas by Jane Durrell 12-03-03


Eye Candy Chihuly's glass interacts with nature in Columbus show by Stacey Recht 11-25-03


Starting Over and Over John Bartlett emerges from the fashion world to look inward for inspiration by Stacey Recht 11-12-03


Hitting the Streets Bats Incredible! has provided several months of whimsical sculptures by Kricket Murnahan 10-29-03


Moving on What's next for the visionaries behind The Artery and SSNOVA? by Stacey Recht 10-15-03


Larger than Life SSNOVA's Mockbee Building is a place for big thoughts by Jane Durrell 10-08-03


Hopping the River The good, the bad and the ugly of art south in Northern Kentucky by Jacquelyn Vaughn 10-01-03


Takin' It To The Street The rubber -- or the art -- will hit the road in Clifton this weekend by Denise G. Callahan 09-24-03


Museum in an Exhibit Artist turns the mundane and minuscule into art by Stacey Recht 09-17-03


Ridiculous Beauty Talking with artist Todd Pavlisko 09-17-03


The Salon Treatment Sue Spaid draws on her own experience to help question, understand and enjoy today's art world by Jane Durrell 09-03-03


SSinNOVAtion Alternative art space celebrates its second anniversary by Steven Shockley 08-20-03


Parked Covington's mosaic benches are homeless as city and county squabble over park site by Jeff Heubner 08-13-03


Know-How FAF seeks business volunteers to assist arts organizations by Stacey Recht 07-30-03


Making Change Creative energy flows at design stores in Over-the-Rhine by Rob Jansen 07-23-03


Riding Objectivity Jimmy Baker's Coming of Age by Liberty Wampler 07-23-03


Flow of Grace Dayton Art Institute celebrates flight with new sculpture and historic photos by Rick Pender 07-09-03


Pillars of Hope The first of many sculptures has been installed in Cincinnati's newest park by Allyson Jacob 07-02-03


Divergent Voyages Two installations at the Weston offer very different trips by Stacey Recht 06-25-03


Place Settings CAC's inaugural show is a daring undertaking with an intriguing theme by Jean E. Feinberg 06-18-03


Trade-Offs Has CAM's new broom swept the Cincinnati Wing too clean? by Jane Durrell 06-04-03


Desperately Seeking Sue Former CAC Curator is looking in new directions by Liberty Wampler 05-21-03


Fever Pitch Cincinnati Art Museum exposes the underground with its new Cincinnati Wing by Stacey Recht 05-14-03


Born Again After 137 years downtown, Closson's art gallery tries life in Hyde Park by Stacey Recht 04-16-03


Dreamscapes Morrissey-McGoff and Wainscott create fanciful worlds in familiar places by Cate O'Hara 04-16-03


Brotherly Love Publico is a low-rent art space with a tolerant landlord by Liberty Wampler 04-02-03


Up in Arms New York City's 2003 Armory Show for international art proves ... too much by Liberty Wampler 03-26-03


Signs of Art Linda Schwartz Gallery show offers directions for viewing pleasure by Liberty Wampler 03-26-03


Wide Angle Panoramic photos capture Ohio's length and breadth by Jonathan Valin 03-12-03


Getting Inside War Newport gallery hosts work of pivotal war photographer by Doug Trapp 03-12-03


Basket Case Weavers show their artistic creations at Covington's Carnegie by Allyson Jacob 03-05-03


Choice Cuts Meaty art at the Carnegie by Liberty Wampler 03-05-03


Factory Schooling Greg Storer's classes help aspiring artists to scratch creative itches by Kate Brauer-Bell 02-26-03


On the Road Dayton exhibition offers adventures in art, culture and history by Cate O'Hara 02-19-03


Celebrating Memory Three artists at the Weston present vivid images by Jane Durrell 02-05-03


Refreshing Moments Paintings from Scotland museum brighten Louisville museum by Rick Pender 01-15-03


Get the Picture Local photo shows are lined up like the Rockettes by Doug Trapp 01-01-03


Getting the Picture Contemporary photo show is Kowal's next venture in art by Doug Trapp 12-26-02


Global Warming Experiences abroad shape vibrant exhibit at Weston Gallery by Brandon Brady 12-19-02


Capturing Air Watercolorist takes a sculptural approach to her art by Jane Durrell 11-14-02


Good for What Ails You The Power of Art transforms Children's Hospital by Steve Ramos 11-07-02


Behind the Seams CAM offers historic Ballet Russe costumes and scenic designs by Rick Pender 10-17-02


Feeding into the Loop Is it the beginning of the end or the end of the beginning at the CAC? by Liberty Wampler 10-17-02


I'll Be Watching You You can't look away from Weston show by Alissa Cone 10-03-02


Art Avalanche Artists are the stars at reborn Carnegie in Covington by Liberty Wampler 09-19-02


Picturing 9/11 An unstoppable collection of images from New York City by Rebecca Lomax 09-12-02


Testament to Exploration Brothers' figures, many never exhibited, glow from within by Kevin T. Kelly 09-05-02


Connnecting With Arts Hardworking teens are beautifying Findlay Market by Allyson Jacob 08-14-02


All About Painting Dixie Selden's paintings are flat-out gorgeous by Jane Durrell 08-14-02


Artist at Work & Play Downtown gallery features pieces inspired by summer vacations by Cate O'Hara 07-25-02


Ferment of Ideas Weston Gallery displays the roots of local contemporary art by Jane Durrell 07-11-02


The Big Picture P&G hands over 78 historic paintings to CAM by Rick Pender 07-04-02


Ready for the Big Time The Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center gets a real renovation by Kate Brauer-Bell 06-20-02


New Light on Cincinnati In 2003 CAM's Cincinnati Wing will showcase our city's deep artistic roots by Rick Pender 05-30-02


Grown Up Arts Fair Arnelle Dow's batiks and Allan Nairn's ceramics have been featured at Summerfair for years by Kate Brauer-Bell 05-30-02


Mood and Emotion Rush's paintings show environment's impact on the artist by Kevin T. Kelly 05-16-02


Light, Sound, Story Divergent Weston exhibitions reward longer looks by Cate O'Hara 05-02-02


Raising the Bar Maureen France's studio is wherever she happens to be by Jane Durrell 04-18-02


Complex Creativity As much Freud as funnies in Kelly's paintings by Fran Watson 03-21-02


Set in Stone CAM takes us back to the time of the pyramids by Rick Pender 03-14-02


Transparent Strength CAM watercolor show is varied in style and form 03-07-02


The Magnificent Seven Damsels and Divas don't need rescuing by Kathy Y. Wilson 02-21-02


Whiff of Sorcery Two veteran painters show their magical stuff at the Weston Gallery by Fran Watson 02-14-02


Tokyo Pop Anime becomes high art in CAC's My Reality by Steve Ramos 02-07-02


Light-Filled Universe Multi-layered paintings by Kim Krause illuminate Schwartz by Cate O'Hara 01-31-02


Home Away From Home Works from the Taft are spending a year at CAM by Jane Durrell 01-24-02


All-American Art Dayton show traces modern works that moved in new directions by Cate O'Hara 01-17-02


Artist and Treasures Memorable shows and events on the local art scene in 2001 12-27-01


Alternate View The Cincinnati Playhouse readies round two of its edgy performance series by Rick Pender 12-20-01


Get the Picture Two photo shows full of hits and misses by Doug Trapp 12-20-01


Together for the Holidays Highly individual works by four artists play off each other at Terrill Gallery by Jane Durrell 12-13-01


Art For Sale The annual Memorial Hall event is a casual art tradition by Fran Watson 12-06-01


New Views Weston Gallery artists upend ideas of landscapes and painting by Cate O'Hara 11-29-01


A Kind of Revolution Cuban art exhibition at the CAC brings artists and communities together by Kate Brauer-Bell 11-21-01


Layers of Meaning Works by Franz and Emery are exhibited at downtown's newest gallery by Kevin T. Kelly 11-15-01


Soul Food Fitton Center exhibition interprets social issues through art by Jane Durrell 11-08-01


Blast From the Past Phelps' installation at the Aronoff evokes memories by Brandon Brady 11-01-01


Shimmering CAM offers a photo album with more than 200 images by Jane Durrell 10-25-01


Beneath the Surface Works by Daniel and Ponder at NKU explore residues and layers by Cate O'Hara 10-18-01


Getting the Picture Varied shows at Terrill and RoHo galleries by Fran Watson 10-11-01


Exploring New Realms Retrospective demonstrates artist's skill as a painter and sculptor by Kevin T. Kelly 10-04-01


Fragmented Memories Paintings offer a window into Appalachian culture by Cate O'Hara 09-27-01


Rebirth in Destruction Images of explosive disaster permeate Fox's work by Jane Durrell 09-20-01


Building Connections Rural Studio brings beauty and utility to architectural projects by Kate Brauer-Bell 09-13-01


Varied Vistas Painters preserve the legacy of the American West by Kevin T. Kelly 09-06-01


Building the Arts Fall will be a constructive season for visual arts in the region by Fran Watson 08-30-01


Uniting at the Taft Taft Museum introduces CineMuse programs to Cincinnati by Steve Ramos 08-23-01


Is That You, Pablo? Taft show peruses less familiar works by famous artists by Fran Watson 08-23-01


Docentitos, Olé! Kids share insights about art at the Aronoff's Weston Gallery by Fran Watson 08-16-01


Thru the Looking Glass Chihuly's magical glass sculptures in Dayton enchant visitors by Cate O'Hara 08-09-01


Resonating Lessons Sculptors leave their prints in another medium by Jane Durrell 07-26-01


One Man's Trash Keith Benjamin makes treasure out of discarded objects by Jane Durrell 07-19-01


Whut Choo Lookin At, Mofo? Beauty, the beholder and the art of Adrian Piper by Kathy Y. Wilson 06-28-01


The Queen's Generosity Art Museum show highlights gifts from local collectors by Fran Watson 06-28-01


Signs of the times Three exhibitions at the Weston reflect contemporary and personal issues by Kevin T. Kelly 06-21-01


Old Sweet Song Local man's enthusiasm for Joyce brings Bloomsday to the Tristate by Rick Pender 06-14-01


A Show on Fire Burge transforms Appalachian themes into art using cloth by Fran Watson 06-14-01


Slices of the World Show is a potpourri of images from photographer's travels by Doug Trapp 06-07-01


As If Columbus art is the proof opposing the death of painting by Fran Watson 06-07-01


A Fair to Remember Summerfair's been crafty for more than 30 years by Fran Watson 05-31-01


By the Numbers Muralist transforming Clifton parking lot by Doris Schnetzer 05-31-01


Blurred Lines Distinction between fine craft and fine art is explored in Miami University exhibit by Cate O'Hara 05-31-01


Changing Focus Veteran Cincinnati artist and teacher is heading for Florida by Jane Durrell 05-24-01


No Desert Writing and performing has become Dan Stroeh's therapy by Rick Pender 05-17-01


Visions of the Future CAC shows off new pictures, readies for a new season by Rick Pender 05-17-01


Out There Connecting and Volunteering by Amy Schneider 05-10-01


Language of Art The mundane becomes extraordinary in Wassenaar's paintings by Kevin T. Kelly 05-10-01


Ins and Outs Portraits and landscapes come together at downtown gallery by Fran Watson 05-03-01


Installation Aggregation A fantasy garden and bosomy balloons at the CAC by Fran Watson 04-26-01


Liberated Art Illustrator creates a powerful image for Holocaust Awareness Weeks by Tim Lanter 04-19-01


Ooh-la-la An all-star cast of French painters has landed in Dayton by Cate O'Hara 04-19-01


Ad Nauseam by Gil Sennett 04-19-01


Balancing Act Exotic, whimsical contortionist dance: It's Pilobolus by Kathy Valin 04-12-01


Gotta Do It Four outsiders offer their unique visions at Base Gallery by Kevin T. Kelly 04-12-01


Mind Reader Oliver Sacks never fails to reveal the humanity of his subjects by Brad Quinn 04-05-01


Natural Rapport Concerts at City Hall are an informal venue for chamber music by Gregory Gaston 04-05-01


The Zen of Conducting Robert Spano, in town for a CSO concert, discusses what it takes to lead an orchestra by Tim Lanter 03-29-01


Hopes and Dreams CSF star, back for a return gig, tells us what's she's doing in NYC ... and back home by Marni Penning Minadakis 03-29-01


Photos, Pyramids and Posters The Art Museum's 2001-2002 season has something for everyone by Fran Watson 03-29-01


Behind the Music The Cincinnati Symphony makes its final recording with Maestro López-Cobos by Mike Breen 03-22-01


What's Not To Like? Taft exhibits P&G's collection of long-gone Cincinnati artists by Fran Watson 03-22-01