“Sailors' Valentines: Maritime Art From the Heart” is on view through Nov. 8 at the New Bedford Whaling Museum. Shell-covered keepsakes, known as sailors' valentines, have long been tied to maritime history. The exhibition traces the art form from its 19th-century origins to modern interpretations through historic pieces and contemporary works. Displays highlight the craftsmanship, […]
“Boundless: The Book as Art” is on display at the New Bedford Whaling Museum's Wattles Family Gallery through Feb. 15, 2027. Featuring historic publications alongside contemporary works by Andrea Dezsö, Melanie Mowinski, Anneli Skaar and Tracey Cockrell, the exhibition explores the relationship between books and art. Highlights include rare natural history volumes, textile sample books, […]
The New Bedford Whaling Museum will spotlight hip hop’s creative expression on Friday, Nov. 6. from 6 to 8 p.m. bringing together music, dance, spoken word and visual art, with local and regional artists. A live DJ set, dance performances, spoken word and graffiti art will lead into a collaborative performance and community cypher. A […]
South Coast Artists presents “Stealing Rembrandts,” a talk by art theft expert Anthony Amore on three major art heists in Massachusetts involving works by Rembrandt. Amore will discuss who steals […]
The New Bedford Whaling Museum will host a virtual author talk with Jen Rose Smith on Thursday, Nov. 19, from noon to 1 p.m. Smith is an Alaska Native geographer and assistant professor at the University of Washington. He will discuss her book, Ice Geographies: The Colonial Politics of Race and Indigeneity in the Arctic. […]
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