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Kathia St. Hilaire at work in her studio. Her Invisible Empires is on view at The Clark through September 22. Courtesy of the artist and Perrotin. Photo: Guillaume Ziccarelli.
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ummer is here! Don’t waste a moment or a weekend. All you need for that special getaway is right here in New England: art, poetry, performances, all sparking relaxation, contemplation, and fascination. And always a little education. Pack lightly—and often—as you embark on adventures of art and intrigue.
The Mount, Edith Wharton’s Home— Lenox, MA The Mount, Edith Wharton’s Home is a National Historic Landmark and cultural center dedicated to the legacy of American author Edith Wharton, who resided there from 1902 to 1911. The Mount offers tours, lectures, readings and more for all ages. Explore the 113-acre property, tour her classically inspired mansion, and experience French and Italian gardens preserved with the botanical arrangements once planted by Wharton herself. Admission to the historic house is ticketed, yet the grounds, Bookstore and Terrace Café are free. After nine years hosting the exhibition, the
historic grounds are now the official home of the annual sculpture show formerly known as SculptureNow. The exhibition, now titled Sculpture at The Mount, showcases works of varying scale and media produced by emerging and internationally established artists. On view through October 20, this immersion of art in the natural world is free to explore. Join free monthly artist-led tours from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on July 21 and August 18.
Massachusetts Design Art and Technology Institute —New Bedford, MA Massachusetts Design Art and Technology Institute (DATMA) is a non-collecting contemporary art institute. DATMA is currently in its sixth season, titled TRANSFORM: Reduce, Revive, Reimagine, which explores the intersection of artistic expression and environmental consciousness. This season showcases art alongside the South Coast region’s recent innovations in robotics, marine research and wind energy. TRANSFORM: Reduce, Revive, Reimagine brings audiences into a
world of reused materials and sustainable practices through free programming and public art installations, including a new sculpture by artist Bordalo II, among others. The Art of Technology: Exploring Transformative Innovations of the South Coast is a photography exhibition highlighting technological innovations currently bringing the South Coast into a new era. The exhibition is on view at Tonnessen Park and the entrance of the Seastreak Ferry building in downtown New Bedford. DATMA is also offering a wide variety of free educational programming throughout the season.
Nantucket Historical Association— Nantucket, MA The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) is proud to present Tony Sarg: Genius at Play, the first comprehensive exhibition of the life and work of illustrator, puppeteer, author and designer Tony Sarg. Sarg is perhaps most famous as the father of modern puppetry in North July/August 2024 | Art New England 45