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Resurrecting Isis: Two Artists Explore an Ancient Name

Resurrecting Isis: Two Artists Explore an Ancient Name

Long before ISIS was the acronym of a brutal terrorist organization, the word identified a powerful and compassionate Egyptian goddess who w as attributed with spreading wisdom, technology, and the arts – in addition to values and traditions that are present with us today. Santa Fe artists Patti Levey and Andrea Vargas have created an installation that celebrates Isis the goddess and all that she has stood for over time. The opening reception will be held Saturday, Sept. 24, from 4 – 7 p.m. at Art.i.fact’s art space, the ART.i.factory....

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Two Artists Juxtapose Inner & Outer Beauty in “Body of Work,” Opening March 12

Two Artists Juxtapose Inner & Outer Beauty in “Body of Work,” Opening March 12

Hauntingly beautiful nude photographs are contrasted by intricately hand-knit copper and brass body parts in the ART.i.factory’s new exhibition, “Body of Work,” which celebrates its opening reception on Saturday, March 12, from 4-7 p.m. Photographer Patti Levey and multimedia artist Laura Stanziola come together for the first time, giving viewers a unique opportunity to experience the interplay of anatomy through these two Santa Fe artists’ work. Levey’s photographs are a bridge between worlds connecting the physical and the spiritual. “For me, making self-portraits is both a political statement and a...

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Objects of Intrigue at the ART.i.factory

Objects of Intrigue at the ART.i.factory

“Objects of Intrigue,” the new exhibition to grace the walls of the ART.i.factory gallery space, is up and ready for viewing. The opening reception will be held on Saturday, Feb. 6, from 4 to 7 p.m., and the show runs through March 6. Janet Stein Romero, a New Mexican artist living in El Ancon near Ribera, curates “Objects of Intrigue.” The exhibition includes her work as well as pieces by her daughter, Emily Romero, and Cathy Lopez Miller. Janet uses a variety of media in her art, and each piece reflects...

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From Virtual to Reality: @SimplySantaFe's First Instagram Exhibition

From Virtual to Reality: @SimplySantaFe's First Instagram Exhibition

Processed with VSCOcam with g3 preset With more than 300 million users around the globe, the photo-sharing social network Instagram has secured a place among the world’s  most relevant social media channels. Santa Feans are proudly represented on the network, and on Sept. 12, a juried exhibition featuring the very best Instagram images of our beloved city will open at the ART.i.factory gallery inside Art.i.fact consignment boutique. Location: Art.i.fact, 930 Baca Street, Suite C Opening Reception: 4 – 7 p.m. Saturday, 12, featuring a raffle for prizes, including  dinner for...

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Listen! ArtBeat Podcast Featuring Baca Street Bash and STRANGERS Art Collective

Listen! ArtBeat Podcast Featuring Baca Street Bash and STRANGERS Art Collective

The Strangers Art Collective makes their first public appearance at the ART.i.factory Art.i.fact co-owner Michael Gullberg and STRANGERS Art Collective Jordan Eddy join Kathryn Davis on ArtBeat radio to discuss the Santa Fe art scene and ideas for keeping young artists engaged. Source: Baca Street Bash, Offroad Productions, and the Santa Fe Collective | Podcasts | SantaFe.com

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