Print Generation
National Museum of Asian Art, Washington, D.C.; Asia.si.edu; Through April 27th
In the early decades of the 20th century, a new generation of print artists broke from existing traditions in Japanese printmaking. These ambitious artists sought to reinvent the medium by undertaking all aspects of a work’s creation—designing, carving, and printing—themselves. This new approach to printmaking became known as thesosaku hanga (creative print) movement, and the resulting artworks are often rough, raw, and unique to each artist’s developing techniques and abilities. Image credit: Sekino Natsuki (detail), Shinagawa Takumi / National Museum of Asian Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Sacred Spaces
Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum, Annapolis; Bdmuseum.maryland.gov; Through December 25th
The Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum proudly presents “Sacred Spaces,” a solo exhibition showcasing the work of Jabari Jefferson (pictured), curated by Martina Dodd, Curator of Collections & Exhibitions. This exhibition will debut never-before-seen works on canvas, striking sculptures, and a large-scale community installation created in collaboration with local Annapolis students and residents. Through his innovative approach to oil paint, mixed media, and augmented reality, Jefferson masterfully transforms salvaged materials, including textiles, books, soil, and clothing, into provocative artworks that challenge our notions of value and disposability.
Big Color
Jo Fleming Contemporary Art, Annapolis; Joflemingcontemporaryart.com; Through April 27th
This exhibition celebrates the bold and expressive power of abstraction through the work of two distinct artists, Barbara Januszkiewicz and John Grunwell. Januszkiewicz’s luminous compositions recall the stained canvases of Morris Louis and Helen Frankenthaler, yet her approach is uniquely fluid, balancing elegance with motion. In contrast, Grunwell’s work embraces structure and intensity, utilizing hard-edge geometries, converging lines, and pulsating hues to explore the cosmic forces that shape our existence. Together, their works engage in vibrant dialogue. Image courtesy Jo Fleming Contemporary Art.
Reflecting
Maryland Federation of Art, Circle Gallery, Annapolis; Mdfedart.com; Through April 26th
Reflections can appear in many different forms. They can be both literal or metaphorical. Reflections found in shop windows, still ponds, or on faces in mirrors can surprise and delight. The physical nature of light reflects changes in appearances and reveals unexpected sensations. Reflections can also be internal; emotional, cerebral, or spiritual. Maryland Federation of Art (MFA) asked artists to show what reflecting means to them. The exhibit features juried, original 2D or 3D artwork. Image credit: Chasing Birds No.5 by Nancy Cloonan, from Reflections 2024.
