“In 1990 on my first day of work at MTV, I heard three homophobic remarks, so I knew I could not be myself at work. When I came out to my family, they feared for my safety, happiness and future. Yet in 2013, to me living ‘out’ is as ordinary as brushing my teeth.” As a 46-year old […]
The Song Remains the Same Atlantic Works group show of art born of music Music is a mind-altering tool as strong as any drug. Since many artists get ideas from other media and most visual artists listen to music when they work, Atlantic Works has launched a group show that celebrates art made under the […]
Barter Holiday Glee Market by Samantha Marder and Neil Wyatt The thrill of discovery. Unexpected finds — lush colors, organized chaos, and a sly sense of humor. In Barter, artists Samantha Marder and Neil Wyatt evoke the fun of an exotic market, where everything is unique and full of personality. Marder’s tiny tableaux play with […]
Welcome to Control An Installation of Typographic Monoprints, Mechanical Mind Control and Fiber Performance Art by Mitchel Ahern As many people suspect, there is a pervasive international, pan-dimensional organization known as Control, responsible for cultural manipulation and management. Although the goals of the organization are kept secret, Control has established a visitor center and gift […]
The Inspection House New work by Martha McCollough and Matthew Keller A panopticon is a circular prison with cells arranged around a central well, from which prisoners can at all times be observed. It is an apt metaphor for how we live today. We are photographed everywhere, recorded everywhere, and social media exposes the minute […]
Diamond new artwork by Justin Augspurg Justin Augspurg is an artist who combines elegant painting and collage with a streetwise urban sensibility. In Diamond, his new exhibition at Atlantic Works Gallery, the diamond shape that is a unifying motif comes from the chain link fences he sees around his home in Chelsea. Augspurg is a […]
The Biennial Project presents Bizarre Artist Happenings The internationally renowned, cutting edge and East Boston based conceptual artist group, The Biennial Project, is pleased to announce the opening of their trail blazing newest show ‘Bizarre Artist Happenings’ Bizarre Artist Happenings’ will start off with a trail blazing opening reception at Atlantic Works Gallery this coming July 19th and will show until the […]
Skin New work by Chris Spuglio and Stephanie Arnett In SKIN, Atlantic Works veteran Chris Spuglio and newcomer Stephanie Arnett explore the types of identities we choose for ourselves through how we present ourselves to others. Skin is our blank human canvas indelibly marked with our life experiences. Chris Spuglio’s new body of work explores the artistic and technical field of professional […]
With a Little Help from our Friends Work by ATLANTIC WORKS ARTISTS and Invited Guests No artist is an island. Your ideas stimulate our ideas, and the exchange goes both ways. It is the dialog between the messages of friends, family and culture and our own internal dictates that makes art relevant. In our annual “Friends” show, we Atlantic Works artists invite […]
Creative Couples: artwork by 14 Boston-based artist couples When two artists live together, what is the impact on their work? Creative Couples, an exhibit organized by Lola Baltzell, seeks to find the answer. Of the encouragement that can take place in a creative couple, Mark Natale says, “My wife Lola Baltzell is fearless and her […]