Jackie Hanson Art Blog

A photo of the late artist Ana Mendieta, followed by the words "Carl Andre is at MOCA Geffen. ¿Dónde está Ana Mendieta?" (Spanish for 'where is Ana Mendieta?)

The Art and The Artist: Can We Enjoy Work By Pe...

An opinion piece on cancel culture, and whether we should separate the art from the artist. I examine three examples.

The Art and The Artist: Can We Enjoy Work By Pe...

An opinion piece on cancel culture, and whether we should separate the art from the artist. I examine three examples.

A stock image of two people walking by a wall of abstract paintings.

On Art Collectors: Who Are They?

Thinking about who buys art, and an argument for a broader idea of the art collector.

On Art Collectors: Who Are They?

Thinking about who buys art, and an argument for a broader idea of the art collector.

What paint is that?

What paint is that?

I like to keep busy, and people like to see the artist at work. That's why I brought my paints to my last craft fair this weekend. Something must have been...

What paint is that?

I like to keep busy, and people like to see the artist at work. That's why I brought my paints to my last craft fair this weekend. Something must have been...

In Pursuit of Failure

Today I revisited my calendar.  After this past weekend, I did some math and found that if I did as well in fairs like the Sunflower Festival every weekend, I...

In Pursuit of Failure

Today I revisited my calendar.  After this past weekend, I did some math and found that if I did as well in fairs like the Sunflower Festival every weekend, I...

Inspiration: Hitting a Wall and Rounding a Corner

Inspiration: Hitting a Wall and Rounding a Corner

I've collected some artwork that I've really been enjoying and started working to unravel why it's so special to me. I'm hoping this may indicate something in my work's future...

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Inspiration: Hitting a Wall and Rounding a Corner

I've collected some artwork that I've really been enjoying and started working to unravel why it's so special to me. I'm hoping this may indicate something in my work's future...

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What's Up

What's Up

Some recent life developments, some upcoming events, and an artistic existential crisis.

What's Up

Some recent life developments, some upcoming events, and an artistic existential crisis.