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K.A. Letts

A variety of ceramic vases and pottery pieces are displayed on a table in front of a large teal artwork, showcasing different shapes, sizes, and textures.

by K.A. Letts | August 19, 2026

How Artclvb Is Working To Replace Mass-Produced Decor With Real Art by Living Artists When Dorota and Steve Coy studied the relationship of today’s creatives to the cultural ecosystem, they discovered a massive gap between the traditional art market and a much larger but more humble demand among the general public.

A textile artwork featuring vibrant, multicolored geometric patterns draped over a large, rounded black quilted background, with long fabric strips hanging down. The piece is displayed on a plain white wall.

by K.A. Letts | May 11, 2026

Carole Harris’ Origin Story in “This Side of the River” at MOCAD Harris' fiber pieces and archival materials comment on civic events and her response through her work from 1966 to the present.

A close-up of a carved white jade sculpture resembling a stylized animal or mythical creatures head, with detailed facial features and textured mane, displayed on a black stand against a dark background.

by K.A. Letts | May 1, 2026

Toledo Museum of Art’s “Cursed!” Projects an Air of Mystery “Cursed! The Power of Magic in the Ancient World” takes visitors through fifteen centuries of magical practice from ancient Egypt to the height of the Roman empire.

A woman in a maroon dress sits on a black folding chair on a rocky beach, looking over her shoulder. Two more black chairs are nearby, one upright and one toppled, with blue sky and calm sea in the background.

by K.A. Letts | February 10, 2026

Robert Schefman’s Paintings Turn Realism Toward Existential Unease In the exhibition at David Klein Gallery in Ferndale, Michigan, the artist maintains his willed belief in the power of the illusionistic painted image.

by K.A. Letts | October 27, 2025

Gems with Histories: Jewels as Innovation at Toledo Museum of Art The exhibition “Radiance and Reverie” delves into the design history and star-studded journey of over 150 dazzling jewels from the Neil Lane collection.

by K.A. Letts | October 10, 2025

Ryan Standfest Paints a Post-Industrial Parable in Detroit The artist's solo exhibition at Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center shows paintings and prints depicting derelict architecture within enigmatic landscapes.

by K.A. Letts | August 25, 2025

Conversing with the Old Masters: A Review of “Divine Impressions” at Galerie Camille in Detroit

by K.A. Letts | July 31, 2025

Dotting Sensation: A Review of Carlo Vitale at NCRC Rotunda Gallery at University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

by K.A. Letts | July 21, 2025

Prosperity and Persistence: A Review of LaKela Brown and Mario Moore at Library Street Collective

by K.A. Letts | June 6, 2025

Everywhere All at Once: A Review of “David Hockney—Perspective Should Be Reversed” at Grand Rapids Art Museum

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