We arrived just as they were unlocking the doors at the de la Cruz collection in Miami. As soon as we entered the quiet building, a staff member greeted us warmly and welcomed questions. We love questions. Without missing a beat, my 5 year asks his first question. “Is there any art we can touch?” …
I am still learning how to look at art. On our recent visit to the exhibition “Making Africa,” my children and I sat down in front of the art. We slowed down and made ourselves comfortable. It makes sense that a museum is a good place to take your time and give yourself space to …
We love going to art museums together. We make ourselves comfortable and have a sincere experience. But we cannot get a family picture of it! Taking three children under the age of six into an art museum is busy, and these boys are not into photos. Here is the proof (or cry for help). …
Here, I’m continuing my series of snapshot interviews on children who were raised by players in the art world (artists, curators, historians, critics, etc.). Mark is son of an amazing women, who has worked in sculpture, ballet, and marketing. What’s your name? Mark Lettieri 2. What’s your current occupation? Guitarist, composer and producer www.marklettieri.com 3. Where did …
I’ve been told that if I am not careful then my children are going to grow up to be artists. This is just the case for this college student that was raised in a family that loves all forms of art. What’s your name? Harper Leigh Steinbach 2. What’s your current occupation? University Student, Arts school …
Since, I’m not the first artist (or art professional) to raise a child, I asked adult children of my colleagues seven short questions on what art was passed down to them. Read Kai’s responses below! What’s your name? James Kai McLaughlin 2. What’s your current occupation? Bartlett Architecture Student 3. Where did you grow up? …
My children and I consume a lot of art together. As they grow up, I see glimpses of how sharing art together affects them. Since, I’m not the first artist (or art professional) to raise a child, I have begun asking adult children of my colleagues how experiencing art from a young age has impacted …
There is a narrative in the professional world of art that equates choosing to be a mother with losing influence and relevance. 51% of visual artists today are women, including half of the granted MFAs in the USA.* However, the representation of women in museums, biennials, or the art market is well documented to be strikingly …
Autumn is a great time to visit art parks! You can catch the seasons changing while exploring new art installations. But dragging your children to see art can be stressful. I wrote my top seven tips for taking children to an art park on Alexandra’s website ArtTrav. She writes about art and travel as an expat in Italy. Her site …
In Tuscany, we visited two site-specific art collections, Marco Pallanti’s collection at Castello di Ama and the Gori Collection at Fattoria di Celle. In both cases, the collection is built by commissioning living artists to make a new work for their property. The place becomes part of the artwork. You see both where the artwork is …