On the latest episode of Open Studio with Jared Bowen, we visit the Museum of Russian Icons to profile two new exhibitions. "Painted Poetry: Alexander Gassel, A Retrospective" is an exhibition of contemporary paintings by Russian-born American artist and designer Alexander Gassel that blends the avant-garde with traditional Russian iconography and combines ancient symbols with contemporary subjects. The "Russian Lacquer Boxes" exhibit features more than 100 lacquer boxes from the villages of Feodskino, Palekh, Khouli, and Mstera. Miniature Masterpieces is on view through May 23rd. Alexander Gassel is on view through September 26th.
WATCH: Jared discusses the latest exhibitions on Morning Edition with host Joe Mathieu
Also appearing in this episode, the secretive magic society The Conjurors’ Club pulls back the curtain for the first time in 100 years for an interactive experience that redefines the face of modern magic. Take a front-row seat and immerse yourself in the arcane and mysterious with three different magicians. Physical distance can’t keep the amazing mind-reading, reality-bending illusions, and extraordinary transformations from reaching through the screen and directly into your home.
Watch the latest Open Studio with Jared Bowen below.
