In “Chasin’ the Bird,” graphic novelist Dave Chisholm indulges in jazz great Charlie Parker’s legend, catching him on the night he soared.
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New visitor center, ‘Taj Mahal’ Colorama debut at George Eastman Museum
This weekend the George Eastman Museum introduces its new Thomas Tischer Visitor Center and a large-scale Colorama installation.
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‘Trust, but verify’ chronicles the era of misinformation
The Rochester Contemporary Art Center’s “Trust, but verify” exhibit examines the impact of misinformation on today’s media culture.
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Protest chronicler Martin Hawk is under pressure . . . and fire
Martin Hawk’s new project, “Pressure Gradient,” documents the fight for racial justice in Rochester after the death of Daniel Prude.
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The late Robert Marx, and the faces in the mirror
The late Rochester artist Robert Ernst Marx was quiet and enigmatic, but he leaves behind a body of work that speaks volumes about humanity.
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Art fundraiser for Daniel Prude seeks to build awareness around mental health
An art fundraiser for the family of Daniel Prude seeks to bring together people affected by mental illness. It runs from Oct. 1-3 at RoCo and 21st Century Arts.
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Fringe’s sheen goes to the screen
Like other Fringe festivals around the world, Rochester 9th annual Fringe will be presented as an experimental, virtual version of itself.
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Matt Herron, Roc native and chronicler of civil rights, has died
Rochester-born photojournalist Matt Herron, whose work appeared in Life, Look, and Newsweek, died in a glider accident in California.
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New art installation ‘blooms’ in acupuncture office
Tom Montagliano, the man behind the ”Immersive Igloo,” is known for combining music and light to create spatial sound installations in community settings. His new project “BLOOM” takes a more physically distanced approach.
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MAG’s Clothesline Festival goes virtual
The Memorial Art Gallery’s Clothesline Festival will be online-only, but has expanded from a weekend to a week
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Arts organizations increase access during COVID-19 shutdowns
Pandemic-related shutdowns have forced many institutions to pivot to the digital space, increasing accessibility. But will it last?
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Project pins up political art publicly
The “Underpin & Overcoat” installation puts oversized buttons with slogans and stances on downtown & West Side walls.
