Art Beyond Boundaries

09/03/2026

A historic theater in the West End − once the heart of Black arts and culture in Cincinnati− is finally being redeveloped after 30 years. See link below ⬇️

📸 David Coyle/Enquirer file photo

09/02/2026

09/02/2026

It is with great sadness that we share the news of Frank Herrmann’s passing on August 30, 2026.

Frank was a beloved artist, painter, and educator whose influence reached far beyond his own studio. As Professor Emeritus of Fine Arts at the University of Cincinnati’s College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP), Frank dedicated more than 40 years to teaching, mentoring, and inspiring generations of artists.

We were fortunate to work with Frank on many projects throughout the years, including most recently a mural installed on his studio building in Northside, led by his former student, artist Mark Hanavan, and to be formally dedicated on October, 16, 2026. The project is a beautiful reflection of Frank’s lasting influence as an educator and artist, and the many connections he fostered throughout Cincinnati’s creative community.

We are grateful for the many years Frank shared his work, knowledge, and spirit of collaboration with those around him. His work will continue to inspire, and his legacy will live on through the countless artists whose lives he touched.

Frank will be deeply missed.

09/01/2026

Diego Rivera transformed government buildings across Mexico into massive public canvases, believing deeply that art belonged to everyone, not just people who could afford to visit a gallery. 🎨🧱
His murals depicted Mexican history, indigenous heritage, and labor struggles on a scale rarely attempted before, work that helped define an entire artistic movement while sparking genuine political controversy throughout his career due to his unapologetic leftist convictions. Rivera's massive public works remain some of the most visited and studied pieces of Mexican art in the world today, a testament to his belief that monumental storytelling belonged on walls the public could access freely rather than behind gallery doors.
Few artists anywhere have managed to make political conviction and monumental artistic ambition feel this inseparable from each other.
What's your favorite Diego Rivera mural, and what did it make you think about Mexican history?