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Columbus’ Photo Flood: Recent months give rise to trio of local photo books

Themes explored in new photo books from Julie Rae Powers, Colin Martinez and Josh Chaney range from explorations of queer identity in Appalachia to poetic reflections on the Midwest.

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Luka Weinberger overcomes censorship, celebrates trans bodies with new mural

When the artist and tattooist completed their most recent mural, dubbed ‘We Don’t Wait for the Rain (No Body Is Political)’ and originally intended to grace a building in Franklinton, it marked the end of a more than year-long odyssey.

Tyler Davis reclaims his power with ‘You Think You Know Me?!’

For a new exhibit now on display at Fresh A.I.R. Gallery, the Columbus artist created a series of portraits focused on people for whom he had been confused, in addition to the various stereotypes to which he has been subjected while traversing white spaces.

‘Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner’ explores issues of food accessibility

Artists Azubuike Akunne and Imani Mixon worked in tandem to construct this thought-provoking new exhibit, which opens today (Tuesday, Aug. 13) at Urban Arts Space.

Brandon Doup moves beyond abstraction with ‘Perspectives’

The painter and first-time curator leaned on the Columbus arts community in putting together a new exhibition at All People Arts, which kicks off with an opening reception on Thursday, Aug. 8.

Matthew Erman explores cults, small town ennui in ‘Loving, Ohio’

The Columbus comics writer will celebrate the release of his supernatural new graphic novel with an appearance at Prologue Bookshop on Saturday, Aug. 3.

Alek Shabazz brings her inner world to vivid life

The local artist’s work will appear in the 2024 Greater Columbus Arts Council Visual Arts Awards Exhibition opening at the Columbus Museum of Art on Friday, Aug. 2.

Time and pressure help Diamond Young unearth vulnerability, beauty in her canvases

The Columbus artist, who in recent years has adopted a more personal approach to painting, currently has work on display in a pair of Franklinton galleries: ROY G BIV and Wild Goose Creative.

Ajanaé Dawkins addresses heavy questions in ‘No One Teaches Us How to Be Daughters’

The artist and poet, whose new exhibit is currently on view at Urban Arts Space, will also host a poetry workshop at the downtown gallery on Friday, July 26.

Artists Against Apartheid launches exhibition to highlight Palestinian resilience

The exhibit, which takes place at the Citadel today (Monday, July 22), was first crafted as a response to the visit currently being undertaken by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is scheduled to speak before the United States House of Representatives on Wednesday.