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From the master’s hand
In his own time, Hendrick Goltzius was sought after by nobles and princes for his exquisitely crafted, intricately detailed prints. “The Annunciation,” an example of Dutch Mannerism from 1594, is also...
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Tribute to a treasure lost
The Center for Contemporary Art pays homage to the late Jose Montoya. “El Viejo,” below, is an oil on canvas by Montoya. It’s part of the free exhibit, “A Tribute to Jose Montoya,” that also includes...
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Museum 2014 preview: These regional exhibits are especially alluring
French Impressionists, modern masters, the mysteries of yoga, and illustrations of a classic Passover narrative are among the new year offerings at museums here and in the Bay Area. Paul Cézanne, Still...
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Best of Second Saturday
Highlights include compositions by modern masters from the East and West Coasts at Alex Bult Gallery. “Paris Skyline with Yellow Foreground,” by David Post, through Jan. 30 at The Temp, 1616 Del Paso...
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Art review: A rare opportunity to view works by two legends
Alex Bult Gallery shows Diebenkorn and Kline. Franz Kline (1910-1962), an Abstract Expressionist, in the 1950s experimented with brush techniques and concepts on telephone book pages such as this one,...
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Art review: Grief as sculpted by Mike Riegel
The retired Sac State teacher continues to be one of the strongest sculptors working in the Sacramento area. New works by sculptor Mike Riegel are on display at the Shimo Center for the Arts through...
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Unexpected beauty: Splashes of vibrant colors, images that delight
Crocker Museum celebrates the influential art of Sam Francis with “Five Decades of Abstract Expressionism from California Collections.” This “Untitled” by Sam Francis is from 1973. It’s part of “Sam...
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Best of Second Saturday for February
Sacramento art critic Victoria Dalkey recommends five exhibits to see on the Second Saturday art walk. Maureen Hood’s “UnKnown” collage is at Archival Gallery. “Middle Ground” by Susan Tonkin Riegel is...
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Consciousness as colorful art
David Wetzl is one of the most intriguing artists to have emerged in Sacramento in the 1990s. “Evolution of S.C.I.P.: From Youthful Feline Shaman to TAICOOco. C.E.O.” is part of the David Wetzl show at...
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The Crocker Art Museum celebrates Black History Month
On the second floor of the Crocker Art Museum, Kinaya Foster stood in front of a glass case filled with African sculpture and told her son, Kaleb, about African art. Then members of St. Gabriels...
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Art: Crocker exhibit devoted to works of Jules Tavernier
A Crocker exhibit is the first devoted to the works of adventurer and early California artist Jules Tavernier. “A Balloon in Mid-Air” was painted in 1875 by Jules Tavernier. “Carmel Mission on San...
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Art review: Artists excel in Evolve’s ‘Xhibiting Blackness’
Based on Dr. Bridget R. Cooks’ book “Exhibiting Blackness: African Americans and the American Art Museum,” “Xhibiting Blackness” at Evolve the Gallery offers a look at works by talented black artists...
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UC Davis museum collection primed to get its day in the sun
A new museum at UC Davis will showcase work from the art departments glory days in the 1960s and 70s. Rachel Teagle, Shrem Museum director, right, and UC Davis Collections Manager Robin Bernhard...
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Best of Second Saturday: Michael Sarich, Timothy Berry and more
Sacramento art critic Victoria Dalkey recommends five exhibits to see on the Second Saturday art walk. "Flight" by Timothy Berry at b sakata garo. “Horse At Sunset” by Roland Petersen at the Elliott...
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Art review: Timothy Berry at b. sakata garo
This painter/printmaker gives us subtle narratives that examine the relationship between humans and nature. “Scare the Crow” is among the works by Timothy Berry on exhibit at b. sakata garo. “Better...
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'Best of best' of Ansel Adams' photos on display
During the last years of his life, Ansel Adams pored over the tens of thousands of negatives he'd carefully stored since his teens, setting aside 70 he determined would stand as his greatest works of...
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Art review: De Young exhibit highlights works of O’Keeffe
An exhibit at the de Young highlights the work of Georgia O’Keeffe at Lake George. “Lake George with White Birch, 1921” is part of “Modern Nature: Georgia O’Keeffe and Lake George,” on display through...
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Arts: Dueling ‘Carmina’ presentations on Sacramento’s...
Both the Sacramento Ballet and the Sacramento Choral Society and Orchestra will present major productions of “Carmina Burana” just seven weeks apart – at the same venue. With one interpretation...
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Art review: Stunning South Korean prints at Sacramento State
“The Land/The People: Contemporary Korean Prints” at the California State University, Sacramento, University Library Gallery is a stunning and revelatory show. The exhibition features 10 artists...
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The wrecking ball looms: Saving Sacramento’s Downtown Plaza art
For years, Downtown Plaza shoppers have strolled past works from noted local artists. When the mall gets knocked down for an arena, where will the art go? This ceramic harlequin is one of a pair of...
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