Rosie Sharp
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Young World & Co. weave philosophy and mysticism in Public Pool show in Detroit
Above: “Mumbo Jumbo” at Public Pool. Photos by Rosie Sharp. “Remember to serve your own loas.” That’s the advice given ... → Read More
Two Detroit writers shoot from the hip with emotion-packed book launches
Above: Desiree Cooper’s grandson Jax joins her onstage during her reading. Photos by Rosie Sharp. Detroit’s literary scene is booming. ... → Read More
At Hatch in Hamtramck, Mich., artist Kasper Ray O’Brien explores male objectification
Above: “Untitled (Pillow Princess),” detail view. Photos by Rosie Sharp. 2013 Detroit Knight Arts Challenge winner Hatch is a collective ... → Read More
Detroit gallery Trinosophes explores happy accidents in friendship, art
Above: A set of paintings by Henry Crissman and Hamilton Poe, on display at Trinosophes. Photos by Rosie Sharp. At ... → Read More
In Detroit, dance films become the art genre du jour
Above: The evening’s curator, Matthew Piper (right), with partner Michel Francois Soucisse. Photo by Rosie Sharp. On Feb. 29, arts ... → Read More
Opera Modo gender-bends classic opera for a contemporary audience
Above: Mezzo-soprano Jennifer Trombley commands the stage during “Habanera,” one of the most popular songs from “Carmen.” Founded in New ... → Read More
Pottery is the medium for an exchange of ideas in Detroit
Above: A three-work series by Howard Kottler that explores the relationship between artist and muse, on display courtesy of Paul ... → Read More
A two-person show at Popps Packing in Detroit creates a conceptual 'Chimera'
Above: “Untitled” (2014) by Adrian Hatfield. Photos by Rosie Sharp. The most thematically powerful aspect of “Chimera,” a two-person show ... → Read More
Kurt Novak’s scanner portraits capture notable figures from Detroit’s creative scene
Kurt Novak, self-portrait. All photos courtesy of the artist and Wayne State University Art Collection. Perhaps the greatest challenge of ... → Read More
Exhibit brings together artists' visions for Detroit's Little Libraries
Above: The “Detroit Little Library Originals” exhibit will run at the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit’s Mobile Homestead through April ... → Read More
Author Angela Flournoy headlines fundraiser for new 826michigan location in Detroit
Above: 826michigan staff member Courtney Randolph working with a student at Roberto Clemente Academy in Detroit. Photo courtesy of 826michigan. ... → Read More
How a former Ford Motor Co. garage will incubate new businesses and build community in Detroit
Above: A sneak peek at Brightmoor Maker Space. All photos courtesy of Stamps School of Art & Design. Back in ... → Read More
'The Cranbrook Salon' seeds lively discussion among Detroit's thinkers
Above: Installation view of “The Cranbrook Salon.” Photos by Rosie Sharp. Women throughout history have gathered for the purposes of ... → Read More
Joseph Keckler brings opera to life with 'Let Me Die' at the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit
“Let Me Die” by Joseph Keckler. Photo by Rosie Sharp. On Saturday, Dec. 12, performance artist Joseph Keckler staged a ... → Read More
Twin retrospectives mark a triumphant homecoming for Detroit painter Brenda Goodman
Photo: “Brenda Goodman: Selected Work 1961-2015” at Center Galleries. Photos by Rosie Sharp. Painter Brenda Goodman was part of Detroit’s ... → Read More
With a virtual dance-off, Zimbabwe and Detroit deepen their ongoing cultural exchange
Photo: Young aspiring dancers practicing their moves before Detroit’s dance-off with Zimbabwe. Photos by Rosie Sharp. Detroit’s 43rd annual Noel ... → Read More
Photographer Garrett MacLean questions nature of progress with multifaceted show in Detroit
At Popps Packing, a Knight Foundation grantee in Hamtramck, Mich., the November exhibition focused on the work of photographer Garrett ... → Read More
Detroit Symphony Orchestra premieres crowdsourced 'Symphony in D’
Photo (L-R): ADULT., a teacher and students from Detroit Achievement Academy, Marsha Music, Tonya Maria Matthews, and students from YouthVille ... → Read More
'All-New 2015 Rightsized Limo' makes the cut at the Museum of Contemporary Arts Detroit
Photo: The crew contemplates rejoining the two ends of the limousine. While the Detroit Lions unexpectedly triumphed over the Green ... → Read More
Detroit artist Olayami Dabls engages with solo show at Public Pool gallery
Artist Olayami Dabls is best known for the African Bead Museum and its surrounding sprawling sculptural installation, for which he ... → Read More