Shadows Taller Than Our Souls
Christa Whitten at Real Art Ways

Real Art Ways presents a solo exhibition by Christa Whitten.  Cairns have long served as way-finding constructions in terrain where the trail may become unclear. These carefully stacked rock piles act as navigational aids and are trusted to guide the way in critical conditions, such as when dense fog or storms obscure the path. They provide direction in uncertain times. These cairns are offered as places to pause and reflect, reminding us to focus on the waypoints in the storm…

Real Art Ways presents After Progress, a solo exhibition by Adam Viens  Viens is a mixed-media artist whose work delves into concepts of time, perception, memory, and philosophy. As a physical representation of intellectual and emotional processes, Viens’ work presents a combination of frantic, improvisational technique and slow, interpretive contemplation.  The result is admittedly abstract however, frequently edging in and out of vague spatial representation.  After Progress is predicated on personal interpretation, explains Viens, “The work is not didactic, it is…

“Upon first glance, Jeremy Workman’s Secret Mall Apartment tells a bizarre story about artists who created and lived in an apartment in their local mall. But at its core, the film offers unique insights into gentrification, consumerism, and the impermanence of art.” – The Austin Chronicle 100% on Rotten Tomatoes — Imagine living rent-free in a mall for four years—hidden in plain sight, just beyond the food court. That’s what a group of artists pulled off in the early 2000s. Director Jeremy…

“Catherine Deneuve doesn’t just play Bernadette Chirac in ‘The President’s Wife’—she rewrites the part history forgot.” – Rex Reed, Observer The woman behind the man, Bernadette Chirac (Catherine Deneuve), arrives at the presidential Elysée Palace in 1995, frustrated and cast off by her newly elected husband, Jacques (Michel Vuillermoz). Having always worked in his shadow to help his ascent to the presidency, Madame Chirac now fully expects to get the place in the political elite that she believes she deserves.…

“It’s the warmth of Gladstone’s presence that leaves a lasting impression and endows this remake…with a whisper of something authentically new.” – Justin Chang, The New Yorker The New York Times Critic’s Pick From Director Andrew Ahn comes a joyful comedy of errors about a chosen family navigating cultural identity, queerness, and family expectations. Frustrated with his commitment-phobic boyfriend Chris and running out of time, Min proposes: a green-card marriage with their friend Angela in exchange for her partner Lee’s…

“As emotionally effective as it is formally brilliant, it draws on a trove of material — both fiction and nonfiction — that Jia began shooting in 2001 while working on another movie.” – The New York Times “A mesmerizing film about the sweep and swirl of life, love, and the relationship between yesterday and today.” – The Daily Beast 98% on Rotten Tomatoes The New York Times Critic’s Pick An enduring but fragile love story shared by Qiao Qiao and…

Wes Anderson’s dark tale of espionage follows a strained father-daughter relationship within a family business. Twists revolve around betrayal and morally gray choices.

We are hosting a one-time screening of this film, based on the inspiring true story of Afghanistan’s first all-girl robotics team. “…the film is a beam of light — about math, science and the ability of girls to achieve — arriving at a moment when not only the Taliban continues to aggressively deny girls an education in Afghanistan, but also science in our own country is taking a hit. We can all use some light.” – Variety In a nation (Afghanistan) where…

Join us on Monday, June 16, 6:00 pm for a reading and conversation with author Reginal Dwayne Betts to celebrate the launch of his new book, Doggerel.  “Doggerel is an apt name for this lovely collection, with the canine hidden in plain sight in its title and coursing through so many of the poems. Betts manages to capture essences of memory, of hope or loss, of oft-overlooked everydayness—in a way that feels surprising and familiar at once.”—Dr. Alexandra Horowitz, author of the #1…

I want to tell you something remarkable. Something you probably aren’t aware of. You may already know that Real Art Ways is pretty good at what we do. But did you know Real Art Ways has presented the work of (drum roll, please)… 48…(!) MacArthur Genius Grant Awardees? We’re going to share a bit about them in coming weeks. – Will K. Wilkins KEN VANDERMARK Ken Vandermark has performed at Real Art Ways in 2013, 2014, and most recently last…