Bestiario/Menagerie

San Francisco-based curator A.R. Vazquez-Concepcion untangles threads of history, knowledge production, and colonialism in Bestiario/Menagerie, a vibrant, 10-person group exhibition on view at Adobe Books Back Gallery through January 28. Bestiario or “bestiary”, roughly translated, describes a compendium of animals – imaginary and real – that was bound in book or illuminated manuscript form. Dating to second century Greece,…

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Meager Form, work by Camilla Taylor

Penny Contemporary 187 Liverpool Street Hobart Tasmania, Australia How often do we get out work done a week or so early? Not often, in my experience. Luckily Camilla completed her works for Meager Form early, and we got to reap the benefits. Here’s a look into my studio visit with her! Meager Form is comprised of sculptures and collographs…

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How to Coordinate Matching Family Outfits for Christmas

Christmas is wonderful time, when all the family members come back home and celebrate all together. A lot of people consider that one of the most interesting and beautiful elements of the Christmas celebration is the wearing of Christmas family matching outfits. Coordinated outfits are perfect for holiday parties and seasonal family portraits- as well…

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