Willamette Week

Hank Willis Thomas’ “All Things Being Equal…” Cuts Deep Into the Psyche of our Society

Hank Willis Thomas’ “All Things Being Equal…” will stick with you long after you leave the tranquil halls of the Portland Art Museum. The exhibit features a collection of poignant pieces, including photographs, film, and sculptures, meant to awaken our awareness of how pop culture, advertising, and social dynamics shape our identities and scales for success.

A Portland Artist and Curator Has Been Appointed to the Board of Directors For a Major National Arts Organization

Each year, the New York-based foundation doles out millions of dollars in grant money to art spaces around the country, including many here in Portland. It focuses on supporting small, boundary pushing projects rather than major institutions.

Bijan Berahimi Is a Graphic Designer Who’s Worked with Everyone from Toro Y Moi to Akadi Restaurant

Aesthetically, Berahimi admits his style can be hard to pin down, but the key lies more in his process than the result. He’s big on conversations—when developing a concept for Toro y Moi’s Outer Peace album, he and frontman Chaz Bundick discussed everything from normcore to old Enya record covers. And in the case of Akadi, he dove into the visual language of the Ivory Coast to come up with a look reflective of the owners’ heritage.

TBA’s Second Half Includes Abstract Stargazing, an Analysis of Tiger Lily and a Mashup of Ranchera and Pop

Find Paris Here in Portland In the Art, Food, and More

With a look back at the City of Light during the International Exposition of 1900, the newest exhibition at the Portland Art Museum transports visitors to the height of the Belle Époque. But much of 1900 Paris can be found here.

Meet the Artist Who Makes Pet Portraits Using Old Issues of Willamette Week

“It’s like, ‘Somebody put a lot of time and effort into my animal,’” she says. “They’re like, ‘Oh my gosh, you get it, you love this animal, I love this animal, the person that painted it obviously loves animals, this is awesome.’”