Six spots to hold the perfect Valentine’s, Galentine’s or solo date in Richmond
Liz DeFluri, Contributing Writer Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and whether you have a beau, some gal pals or are flying solo The Commonwealth Times is here with a list of Valentine’s plans that are not just dinner and a movie. VMFA: Floris Tea Room and galleries For an unforgettable Valentine’s or Galentine’s date, […]
Film brings life, wider audience, better understanding to Cy Twombly
Anna Lopacinski, Contributing Writer People gathered in the Leslie Cheek Theater on Oct. 8 for a special screening of the documentary “Cy Dear,” paired alongside the ongoing “Cy Twombly, Morocco 1952/1953” exhibition at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. “Cy Dear” is a film that tells the story of the life and work of Cy […]
‘One of a kind experience’: People connect with and learn about Colombian art, culture
Ghailah Nyeanchi, Contributing Writer Underneath the glow of an orange spotlight, a dancer swirled her red and white skirt to a Colombian song while the audience clapped along to the rhythm. The crowd erupted in applause once the performance was finished. Dance Performances by the Latin Ballet of Virginia was one of the many presentations […]
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts celebrates Chinese culture
Peggy Stansbery, Staff Writer People of all ages experienced a lively lion dance, kung fu, enriching art activities and more inside the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts’ bright and open space. The museum had its ChinaFest: Year of the Water Rabbit Family Day on Sunday, Feb. 4. ChinaFest has been taking place annually at the […]
VCUarts alumna’s research highlights women, people of color in VMFA exhibition
Gabriela de Camargo Gonçalves, Spectrum Editor Selna Shi, Contributing Writer VCUarts graduate Madeleine Dugan spent her last semester at VCU researching and recontextualizing historical art for the “Man Ray: The Paris Years” exhibition at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. During this time, Dugan was responsible for helping to research the photographs featured in the […]