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Sarah Cook takes us back to the Futurism with Art Teacher Kerry Cobb. The 10-year art movement starting in 1901 had “an edge that borders on being almost menacing,” and Cobb mapped out the absurdity and, at times, explicit aggressiveness of the movement alongside the mounting tensions of the pre-WWI state in which it emerged.
Step inside with artist Edourd Vuillard this April. He gives you that feeling of being a fly on the wall. Kerry Cobb’s April Art News also features authors Margaret Atwood and Timothy Egan, the art of Vuillard, and the music of Brenda Lee, Jerry Vale and Nat King Cole. Click here to get the entire newsletter.
Spring is on its way and considering the oddness of the past year, everyone seems ready for some light and color in their lives. So, this month I’ve chosen some art that celebrates life and renewal that I hope you will enjoy. As always, send me your thoughts, poems, and ideas. I love hearing from you. Warm regards, Kerry Cobb
Kerry Cobb features artist Amy Sherald in February’s Art News & Activities newsletter. Amy Sherald is an American painter known for her vivid and colorful portraits of everyday African Americans that she meets on the streets, in cafes, and in her neighborhood. Cobb’s new colorful and inspiring newsletter was born out of a love for art and wanting to connect with others during the pandemic.
