In 1905, the philosopher George Santayana wrote, “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” Though flawed, photography offers a means of remembrance through traces of visual evidence. Three shows currently on view at the Danforth Art Museum in Framingham, MA address history...
Are you feeling unhinged by the snow and ICE? We invite you to come in from the cold. Let these February photography exhibits and events absorb your disquiet, expand your horizons, and perhaps even offer some hope. As always, we arrange our listings geographically for your planning convenience and encourage...
“A lake is the landscape’s most beautiful and expressive feature. It is the Earth’s eye; looking into which the beholder measures the depth of his own nature.” ~ Henry David Thoreau in “Walden” At once life-giving and life threatening, water is the basis for all life on earth. In cahoots...
Who is American? At the Griffin Museum of Photography (Winchester, MA), the group exhibit “Manifest Destiny” reflects on the 19th-century concept that “Americans” were ordained by God to undertake western territorial expansion for the nation’s economic and political gain. In the heady activity...
“Manifest Destiny” is the first of four exhibitions the Griffin Museum of Photography is organizing under the moniker "State of the Union" to commemorate the 250th year of the United States. And it is a magnificent start, featuring an intoxicating array of bold, immersive prints that engage with...
We start 2026 with both trepidation and conviction. In so many ways, the past year was nerve-wracking. But each New Year presents a chance for us to renew our hopes. At "What Will You Remember?" we try to present opportunities for our readers to see the world through fresh eyes. By featuring exhibits...
Are you searching for the right words to accompany your photographs? A stellar project statement will help clarify and elevate your imagery. It is also essential for submissions of work, grant and residency applications or your author essay for an upcoming book. A well-constructed statement can even...
"I liked the myth elements of Christmas. The way in which its origins reach back far beyond Jesus, to the rituals of people unknown to us. The celebration of the winter solstice. The coming of light in the darkest time." - Robert B. Parker, from "Silent Night" A lyrical selection of photographs...
"All the complicated details of the attiring and the disattiring are completed! A liquid moon moves gently among the long branches. Thus having prepared their buds against a sure winter the wise trees stand sleeping in the cold." ~William Carlos Williams "Winter Trees" photographs selected...
'Tis the season! What better time to fan your inner flame? Take a break from the turbulence of uncertainty and demise, come in from the cold and share the warmth of creative photography. The exhibits and events featured in our December Best Photo Picks for Boston and New England are arranged geographically...
