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All content by By Sarah Weinman
David Alatorre. Photo: Lynsey Addario

Central Library’s exhibit inspired by Studs Terkel book

By Sarah Weinman
Published September 26, 2018
No. 38 and 39, Chicken and Waffles, by Angel Brame

‘One Per Day’ the result of ceramic artist’s yearlong challenge

By Sarah Weinman
Published June 24, 2018
Four Sights of the Patient (Ophelia) by Cecily Fergeson

Masterful art on display at Wash U thesis exhibition

By Sarah Weinman
Published May 14, 2018
Nest III by Matthew Boonstra

Natural world inspires impressive art in ‘At the Surface’

By Sarah Weinman
Published April 27, 2018
Sam II by Andrew Brandmeyer

Disintegration proves fascinating in ‘Portraits’ exhibition

By Sarah Weinman
Published March 8, 2018
Typewriter Brush by Howard Jones

Artist playfully reimagines how we use everyday tools

By Sarah Weinman
Published October 2, 2017
“Under the Covers” by Pat Toenjes

Artists transcend basic shapes in Soulard show

By Sarah Weinman
Published August 30, 2017
Jennifer Coltons image is part of the exhibition “Higher Ground: Honoring Washington Park Cemetery, Its People and Place,” at The Sheldon through Aug. 26.

Cemetery’s story is revealing piece of city’s history

By Sarah Weinman
Published June 29, 2017
The Sea You Left Behind 50 by Cyane Tornatzky

Art and math intersect in Foundry exhibition

By Sarah Weinman
Published June 2, 2017
Jaws that Snap by Dana Oldfather

Paintings invite audience to explore depths of abstraction

By Sarah Weinman
Published March 9, 2017
Fish Pond 2 by Catherine Connor-Talasek

Exhibition pays tribute to late ceramics professor

By Sarah Weinman
Published February 1, 2017
La Habana by Kristi Foster

Exhibition features compelling images of Cuba, Southeast Asia

By Sarah Weinman
Published December 22, 2016
Cloud #3 by Vita Eruhimovitz

Exhibition spotlights art in many forms

By Sarah Weinman
Published December 15, 2016
Photo: Jill Enfield

Photographer melds digital, traditional techniques

By Sarah Weinman
Published November 15, 2016
Angel Disc by Sarah Colby

Gallery celebrates milestone year with retrospective

By Sarah Weinman
Published September 25, 2016
Forest Floor by Terry Whittle

St. Louis painter faced long road to recovery

By Sarah Weinman
Published August 11, 2016
Venus by Jose Jose Terrazas

Layers of meaning in ‘Humankind’ exhibition

By Sarah Weinman
Published July 25, 2016
Evolving the Way the World Moves - by Aeron Bergman and Alejandra Salinas

Artists find fertile ground for social commentary in ‘Other People’s Work’

By Sarah Weinman
Published July 8, 2016
Love Connection by Emilie Mulcahey

Inspired transformation

By Sarah Weinman
Published June 13, 2016
Mantis by Kelly Sykes

Young printmakers impress in Sheldon exhibition

By Sarah Weinman
Published April 18, 2016
James Bridle, Drone Shadow, 2013

Museum examines ‘Contemporary Art and Drone Warfare’

By Sarah Weinman
Published February 29, 2016
Raqs Media Collective

At Laumeier, New Delhi trio makes artistic statement inside and out

By Sarah Weinman
Published January 11, 2016
Arch Abstraction by Garry-McMichael.

Artists’ Guild explores ‘Elements of Abstraction’

By Sarah Weinman
Published December 16, 2015
Impressionistic St. Louis by Rich Brooks

Soulard gallery showcases St. Louis icons

By Sarah Weinman
Published August 31, 2015
Installation shot of Goods by Jenny Murphy

Artist raises questions about consumer culture in ‘Goods’

By Sarah Weinman
Published August 19, 2015
Giraffes Walking at Sunset by Jim Irwin

Photographer finds muse in African wilderness

By Sarah Weinman
Published August 6, 2015
Dancing in Light by Kristen Pruser

Webster U gallery offers smorgasbord of photo talent

By Sarah Weinman
Published May 29, 2015
One Red Pod by Mel Watkin

Retrospective exhibition builds Critical Mass for the future

By Sarah Weinman
Published March 26, 2015
Expulsion by David Newton

Fontbonne faculty’s talent, variety on display

By Sarah Weinman
Published March 12, 2015
Happy Wine Set by Yael Shomroni. Photo courtesy of Craft Alliance Center of Art + Design.

A lovely visit to ‘Designated Areas’

By Sarah Weinman
Published February 19, 2015
Flow by Faith Hagenhofer.

Artists explore ‘Art of our Consumption’

By Sarah Weinman
Published February 6, 2015
Untitled 50 by Bunny Burson

Cache of Holocaust-era letters at heart of new art exhibition

By Sarah Weinman
Published January 25, 2015
Aphrodite with Butterflies by Raoul Dufy

Exhibit explores the enduring muse of Greek mythology

By Sarah Weinman
Published December 10, 2014
Axis Mundi at MOCRA

Spiritual connections inspire artist’s work

By Sarah Weinman
Published November 6, 2014
Fire Island Party by Andy Warhol

Exhibit looks at Warhol the shutterbug

By Sarah Weinman
Published October 29, 2014
Painting by the Zambian self-taught artist Paul Banda in his exhibition From Africa with Love at Compônere Gallery of Art.

Despite tragic past, artist brings joy, beauty to paintings

By Sarah Weinman
Published September 18, 2014

Artists explore theme of resilience

By Sarah Weinman
Published August 14, 2014

Exhibit features portraits of chess grandmasters

By Sarah Weinman
Published July 31, 2014
Art by Ruth Ann Reese

Small exhibit packs an artistic punch

By Sarah Weinman
Published July 18, 2014

Summer Regional runs the artistic gamut

By Sarah Weinman
Published July 10, 2014
Curious Escape from Paris

‘Curious’ exhibit tells of authors’ journey during WWII

By Sarah Weinman
Published July 24, 2013
Sarah Weinman is from St. Louis and earned a master’s degree in art  history at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.  She loves to plan trips and travel.  In her spare time she enjoys photography and writing, and she belongs to a weekly writers’ group. Her blog looks at visual arts in St. Louis, featuring whenever possible Jewish artists or themes.

A variety of media on display in Soulard gallery

By Sarah Weinman
Published June 6, 2013
Multicolored dress by Michael Drummond

Art of fashion

By Sarah Weinman
Published May 23, 2013
Sarah Weinman is from St. Louis and earned a master’s degree in art  history at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.  She loves to plan trips and travel.  In her spare time she enjoys photography and writing, and she belongs to a weekly writers’ group. Her blog looks at visual arts in St. Louis, featuring whenever possible Jewish artists or themes.

‘Student art’ excels at Meramec gallery

By Sarah Weinman
Published May 2, 2013
Wowie Zowie, 2013, by Jay Musler; assembled glass, oil paint

Glass art at Duane Reed

By Sarah Weinman
Published April 5, 2013
You Are Here (Wonderful Countryside) by Deb Douglas

Hilarity on display

By Sarah Weinman
Published March 25, 2013
Part of the 2013 Figure Now Exhibition at Fontbonne Universitys Fine Arts Gallery.

University gallery delivers impressive work in ‘The Figure Now’

By Sarah Weinman
Published February 24, 2013
Work by Peregrine Honig

Art that’s not for the faint of heart

By Sarah Weinman
Published February 6, 2013
Sarah Weinman is from St. Louis and earned a master’s degree in art  history at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.  She loves to plan trips and travel.  In her spare time she enjoys photography and writing, and she belongs to a weekly writers’ group. Her blog looks at visual arts in St. Louis, featuring whenever possible Jewish artists or themes.

Painters’ work strikes right balance

BY SARAH WEINMAN
Published January 25, 2013
The Montmartre building where Weinman’s grandmother once lived. 

Uncovering family history in Paris neighborhood

By Sarah Weinman
Published January 2, 2013
Sarah Weinman is from St. Louis and earned a master’s degree in art  history at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.  She loves to plan trips and travel.  In her spare time she enjoys photography and writing, and she belongs to a weekly writers’ group. Her blog looks at visual arts in St. Louis, featuring whenever possible Jewish artists or themes.

Young artists impress at Sheldon exhibit

By Sarah Weinman
Published December 24, 2012

Gallery highlights ‘Beauty of Southern Germany’

By Sarah Weinman
Published December 12, 2012
Sarah Weinman is from St. Louis and earned a master’s degree in art  history at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.  She loves to plan trips and travel.  In her spare time she enjoys photography and writing, and she belongs to a weekly writers’ group. Her blog looks at visual arts in St. Louis, featuring whenever possible Jewish artists or themes.

Artist paints evocative images of Missouri life

By Sarah Weinman
Published November 16, 2012
A St. Louis native, Sarah Weinman writes a weekly visual arts blog for the Light (stljewishlight.com/art)

Synesthesia at UMSL gallery

By Sarah Weinman
Published November 9, 2012
A St. Louis native, Sarah Weinman writes a weekly visual arts blog for the Light (stljewishlight.com/art)

Clasp goes beyond jewelry

By Sarah Weinman
Published October 31, 2012
Colors of the World

Colors of the World in Chesterfield

By Sarah Weinman
Published October 19, 2012
A St. Louis native, Sarah Weinman writes a weekly visual arts blog for the Light (stljewishlight.com/art)

Jewish art museum is must-see for visitors to Paris

By Sarah Weinman
Published October 12, 2012
A St. Louis native, Sarah Weinman writes a weekly visual arts blog for the Light (stljewishlight.com/art)

‘Camp Out’ at Laumeier

By Sarah Weinman
Published August 27, 2012
A St. Louis native, Sarah Weinman writes a weekly visual arts blog for the Light (stljewishlight.com/art)

Intersection of sports and art

BY SARAH WEINMAN
Published August 16, 2012
A St. Louis native, Sarah Weinman writes a weekly visual arts blog for the Light (stljewishlight.com/art)

Hurry for last days of Mosier exhibit

BY SARAH WEINMAN
Published August 9, 2012
A St. Louis native, Sarah Weinman writes a weekly visual arts blog for the Light (stljewishlight.com/art)

Artist explores world through watercolor

By Sarah Weinman
Published August 6, 2012
A St. Louis native, Sarah Weinman writes a weekly visual arts blog for the Light (stljewishlight.com/art)

The challenges and rewards of art

BY SARAH WEINMAN
Published July 20, 2012
A St. Louis native, Sarah Weinman writes a weekly visual arts blog for the Light (stljewishlight.com/art)

A potpourri of art at St. Louis Artists’ Guild exhibition

BY SARAH WEINMAN
Published July 11, 2012
A St. Louis native, Sarah Weinman writes a weekly visual arts blog for the Light (stljewishlight.com/art)

Blur at Art St. Louis

By Sarah Weinman
Published July 6, 2012
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