INTRODUCING

Christina Leslie's Portraits

N.L.S., A New Local Space

Deborah Caroll Anzinger's artist run residency and exhibition space in Kingston

ON THE SCENE

Leasho Johnson's Provocative Re-interpretation in 'Canopy Guild'

Light Sensitive

Marlon James' black and whites

Annalee Davis: ON THE MAP

Caribbean Political Documentary

Thursday, December 21, 2006

Future Directions

Recently with shows like the National Biennial and the host of new media art courses at the Edna Manley College, new directions have emerged in the Jamaican art world. I wonder how valid the public and more traditional art lovers view these artists and their work. Do you think Jamaica is ready for this and is it even important? Video and photography as art in a country with a huge history of 'the collectable painting'?

Wednesday, December 20, 2006

Launch of new art forum

Welcome to the launch of the new art forum for Jamaican art. This blog is dedicated to the open and honest discussion about the arts in Jamaica. Over the next 6 months topics will be raised and hopefully a useful discussion will be generated by all interested persons. We will also post reviews of shows and events contributed by the public. This blog was created as an alternate to the tightly controlled arts media in Jamaica. Please send submissions to the above email address. Keep checking for postings and your participation is greatly anticipated.