Tag Archives: Detroit

Writer Sarah Rose Sharp reflects on rust’s metaphorical role as both an element of neglect and an indicator of potential within a cycle of continuous rebirth.

ruminations on rust

by adrienne maree brown | Jun 26, 2017

ruminations on rust

by adrienne maree brown | Jun 26, 2017

Writer Adrienne Maree Brown offers a poetic tribute to her adopted city of Detroit.

Meditative Rigor: The Work of Neha Vedpathak

by Taylor Renee Aldridge | Jun 19, 2017

Meditative Rigor: The Work of Neha Vedpathak

by Taylor Renee Aldridge | Jun 19, 2017

Curator and guest editor Taylor Renee Aldridge describes the practice of Detroit-based artist Neha Vedpathak, who carefully plucks handmade paper to transform the two-dimensional into a relief.

On Rust: Roundtable Discussion #2

by Laura Mott & Taylor Aldridge | Jun 15, 2017

On Rust: Roundtable Discussion #2

by Laura Mott & Taylor Aldridge | Jun 15, 2017

Curators Laura Mott and Taylor Aldridge speak with Detroit artists Tiff Massey and Matthew Angelo Harrison about prototyping, nostalgia, industry and decay.

Documenting Detroit: Scott Hocking & Bree Gant

by Laura Mott & Taylor Aldridge | May 23, 2017

Documenting Detroit: Scott Hocking & Bree Gant

by Laura Mott & Taylor Aldridge | May 23, 2017

This photo essay explores the work of Detroit photographers Scott Hocking and Bree Gant—each capturing their city in distinct, dynamic ways.

On Rust: Roundtable Discussion #1

by Laura Mott & Taylor Aldridge | May 8, 2017

On Rust: Roundtable Discussion #1

by Laura Mott & Taylor Aldridge | May 8, 2017

Guest editors Taylor Aldridge and Laura Mott sit down with artists Olayami Dabls and Carole Harris to discuss the roles of rust, ritual and time in their Detroit-based practices.

Letter from the Editor

Rust in Detroit: Ingenuity, Process, and Natural Order

by Laura Mott & Taylor Aldridge | May 8, 2017

Letter from the Editor

Rust in Detroit: Ingenuity, Process, and Natural Order

by Laura Mott & Taylor Aldridge | May 8, 2017

Art21 Magazine’s first co-guest editors, curators Laura Mott and Taylor Renee Aldridge, introduce the issue’s theme: “Rust,” and its complicated relationship to the city of Detroit.

Graem Whyte’s Carnal Optimism

by John Corso | Apr 18, 2014

Graem Whyte’s Carnal Optimism

by John Corso | Apr 18, 2014

Guest contributor John Corso digs into the deeply playful works of Detroit-based artist Graem Whyte.

The Feast of Detroit

by Erin Sweeny | Jan 13, 2014

The Feast of Detroit

by Erin Sweeny | Jan 13, 2014

Does Detroit represent a failed system or does the city defy traditional responses to notions of failure?

Why Detroit Matters: Closing Comments

by Colin Darke | Jul 27, 2012

Why Detroit Matters: Closing Comments

by Colin Darke | Jul 27, 2012

Colin Darke wraps up his guest blogging stint with a few closing comments about Detroit, and why its art scene matters.

Detroit’s Artistic Opportunities

by Colin Darke | Jul 27, 2012

Detroit’s Artistic Opportunities

by Colin Darke | Jul 27, 2012

Establishing new museums, taking over buildings, and painting major city blocks are some of the ways that artists have helped create positive buzz around the city of Detroit.

Detail: Rivera Court: Diego Rivera's Detroit Industry Fresco Paintings

The Anchor Art Museums in and of Detroit

by Colin Darke | Jul 26, 2012

The Anchor Art Museums in and of Detroit

by Colin Darke | Jul 26, 2012

Blogger-in-Residence Colin Darke takes readers on a tour of Detroit’s most impressive art museums, and explains why their presence there is so invaluable.