Mann’s photographs contain fragments of scenes that are partially erased and obscured – drawing attention to the artifice of the photographic medium by demonstrating the malleability of images. He begins by culling images of strife and conflict in various international locations from photo-sharing websites such as Flickr. Once he has the prints in hand he …

Over the last half of the 20th century and continuing into the 21st, Winston-Salem artist Anne Kesler Shields (b.1932) has steadily applied her considerable talent, rigorous visual-art training and incisive critical intellect toward developing a masterful body of work in two and three-dimensional media. In the year of her 80th birthday, Shields can truly celebrate …

Indian artist Vibha Galhotra utilizes both abstract forms and images of the urban metropolis to address the radically shifting topography of India under the impact of globalization and growth. She sees herself as being part of the restructuring of culture, society and geography – of New Delhi, and the world. Responding to the rapid environ-mental …
