Art Bytes
Jamaican artist Renee Cox is featured in a group show, The Pleasure Principle, at Maccarone Gallery in LA that runs till November 23rd. The show focuses on visionaries who have taken a stand against respectability politics, pushing the limits of imagery one might expect to find in an art gallery with pieces like Renee's Garter Belt (2001) and Five Polaroid Spectra (2001).
 Hurricanes have hit us for centuries. So it’s no surprise to see them depicted in historical artwork. |
 Isaac Mendes Belisario was one of the earliest artists to depict Jamaican culture. This character sketch, “Koo-Koo, or |
 This month of August marks two significant anniversaries for Jamaica: Emancipation Day (August 1) and Independence Day (August 6). |
 The National Gallery of Jamaica will once again be hosting its educational workshop Writivity: How to Look at Artwork. |
 ► Men in Art - October 2023 |
 Calling all Artists! The Sky Gallery invites you to submit your best works for showcase during our 2023 exhibition season at theskygalleryja.com/exhibitionapply. |