BmoreArt’s Highlights: February 3-9
This Week: Experience an engaging dialogue with Teresita Fernández and Dolores Zinny at MICA, a thought-provoking talk by Tahira Chloe Mahdi at UMBC, an opening reception and discussion with Dr. Bibhakar Sunder Shakya at the TU Center for Asian Art + Culture, the TU Faculty Biennial, and MFA Candidate Exhibitions. Also, don’t miss the MICA Bicentennial Exhibition opening reception, the exhibition titled Ouroboros at MICA, receptions for Richard Cleaver and Cindy Cheng at Connect+Collect, the Baltimore Crankie Festival at Creative Alliance, the America Will Be! opening reception and performance at the Driskell Center, Highlandtown’s First Friday Art Walk, the Gathering Act at 2640 Space, BJC’s Ornamenta Fundraiser, and an artist talk for Ancestors’ Marks at Eubie Blake — plus, stay updated with SAAM Internship applications and additional featured opportunities!
BmoreArt’s Picks showcases the premier art openings, events, and performances taking place in Baltimore and nearby areas each week. For a broader view, check out the BmoreArt Calendar page, which includes ongoing exhibitions and performances and is updated every day.
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Conversation with Teresita Fernández and Dolores Zinny
Tuesday, February 3 :: 4:30pm
@ MICA Brown Center
Join the talented artist Teresita Fernández in a conversation with Dolores Zinny on February 3, 2026, at Falvey Hall on the MICA campus.
This event is part of MICA’s Graduate Studies Interdisciplinary Speaker Series and the Bicentennial Celebration.
A reception will follow.
Teresita Fernández’s artwork represents a profound reevaluation of landscape concepts, inviting thoughts that range from the subterranean to celestial realms, reflecting on national divides and the complex terrains we navigate emotionally. Through her luminous sculptures, Fernández addresses critical issues regarding the relationship between matter, humanity, and geography, challenging colonial narratives and revealing the inherent violence in how we perceive and define spaces and each other. Power dynamics, visibility, and themes of erasure are intricately woven into her work, demanding a nuanced contemplation of beauty, socio-political dimensions, intimacy, and grandeur.
A distinguished MacArthur Foundation Fellow, Fernández’s accolades include the Guggenheim Fellowship, Creative Capital Award, and numerous other honors. Her works have graced esteemed venues such as The Whitney Museum of American Art, The Museum of Modern Art in New York, and the Philadelphia Museum of Art, among others. In 2011, she made history as the first Latina appointed to the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts. Furthermore, she played a crucial role in organizing the U.S. Latinx Arts Futures Symposium in 2016 with the Ford Foundation.
Dolores Zinny, a Whitney Museum ISP alumni, boasts an impressive array of accolades, including a Guggenheim Fellowship and multiple international exhibits. Alongside her partner, the artist duo Zinny Maidagan has showcased their work at significant global platforms such as the Venice Biennale and the Berlin Biennale. Exhibitions of their art have appeared in esteemed institutions ranging from LACMA to the Museo Nacional Bellas Artes in Buenos Aires.
Engaging Community from the In-Between Spaces
Wednesday, February 4 :: 12-1:30pm
@ UMBC CADVC
This interactive workshop will delve into the distinctions between merely replicating community membership and authentically belonging to a community. Participants will explore how to engage with diverse groups while pursuing careers that thrive in transitional spaces. Essential questions concerning trust and belonging will also be addressed, particularly in circumstances where these elements may be lacking.
The session will be facilitated by Tahira Chloe Mahdi, with an introduction by Kate Drabinski.
Transformations: Lain Singh Bangdel, Art, Nepal | Opening Reception + Curator Talk
Wednesday, February 4 :: 7:30-9pm
@ Towson University Asian Arts + Culture Center
Embark on a captivating exploration of art and history with Transformations: Lain Singh Bangdel, shedding light on Nepal’s cultural evolution from the 1940s through the 1980s.
This exhibition will run from February 4 to May 16 (closed March 15-22), open Monday through Saturday from 11 am to 4 pm.
Discover the transformative legacy of Lain Singh Bangdel (1919–2002), widely known as the “Father of Modern Art” in Nepal. His collection of works portrays the cultural, political, and emotional landscape of his time while showcasing his artistic evolution within the contexts of colonial and post-colonial South Asia and the burgeoning modern Nepal.
Opening Reception & Curator Talk
Dr. Bibhakar Sunder Shakya: Lain Singh Bangdel and the Making of Modern Nepali Art
Join Dr. Bibhakar Sunder Shakya, the Founder and Chairman of the Bangdel & Shakya Foundation, for the opening talk of Transformations: Lain Singh Bangdel. He will provide insights into Bangdel’s artistic journey and the conception of the exhibition. As Bangdel’s son-in-law, Dr. Shakya initially recognized him as a novelist before understanding his profound artistic contributions. With his background at The Ohio State University, he has passionately worked to preserve and promote Bangdel’s legacy through exhibitions, publications, and films, ensuring that Nepal’s modernist narrative occupies a significant place in global art discourse.
