The latest episode of Open Studio with Jared Bowen looks at photographers documenting the prison experience, a family drama exploring the tensions of sisterhood and how “Moby Dick” inspired a series of paintings.
The Davis Museum’s exhibit “Prison Nation” uses photography to show the individuality and humanity of the people behind bars. "Prison Nation" is organized by Aperture, New York. The exhibit is on view through June 5.
Then Bowen speaks with playwright Kirsten Greenidge about her new work exploring the dynamics among sisters, “Our Daughters Like Pillars.” Greenidge’s sisters — historian Kerri Greenidge and author Kaitlyn Greenidge — also joined the conversation. The play is onstage at the Huntington Theatre through May 8.
Finally, we take another look at the New Bedford Whaling Museum’s exhibit, “Loomings,” named after the first chapter of “Moby Dick.” Artist Christopher Volpe uses tar in his paintings, literally drawing a connection between today’s oil-dependent society to Melville’s vision of a doomed and destructive whaling industry. The exhibition is on view through May 8.
