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Artist Talk at IA&A at Hillyer

May 04, 2023 in Event, exhibit, article

Artist/Exhibition Conversation: On Saturday May 20, 2023 at 2:00 pm join us for a conversation between Amber Robles-Gordon, a featured solo artist during the month of May, and George Hemphill, renowned gallerist in Washington DC. Robles-Gordon and Hemphill will be discussing the underpinnings of her current body of artwork, the connective threads to the Washington Color School, and an undiminished love and appreciation of the artwork of Alma Thomas.

This program is organized in conjunction with Robles-Gordon's exhibition Remnants: a visual journey of memory and renewal, which will be on view through Sunday, May 28, 2023. The event is free to the public. Advanced registrations are welcomed.

Honfleur Gallery Honors Late Artist with Group Show

August 15, 2019 in article

hen the late Michael Platt was alive, his house would be filled with artist friends, former and current students and the random mentee whom he would advise and encourage to take their creativity head-on.

His favorite directive? “Just do it!” So, some eight months after his sudden death in January, his wife and artistic collaborator Carole Beane decided that the imploring statement should be the title of the group show, made up of nearly 40 artists who were inspired, supported and motivated by Michael Platt.