Jesse Krimes had to smuggle his art out of prison. Now it’s in the Met’s permanent collection.
The Lancaster native's 'Purgatory' is the Met’s first acquisition of a work by a living, formerly incarcerated artist.
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After 16 Years in Prison, This Artist’s First Solo Show Is a Bold New Chapter
The artist Kenneth Webb, a free man granted early parole after 16 years in prison for murder, will have his first solo show at Huma Gallery.
Folsom prison museum is closed. Here’s why and when it might open again
The Big House Prison Museum in Folsom, where visitors can see hanging ropes and Johnny Cash memorabilia, has closed as operators “reassess.” ...
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Incarcerated artists find creative outlet through annual U-M exhibition
Exhibition of Artists in Michigan Prisons is one of the largest exhibitions of incarcerated artists’ work in the world.
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Prison inmates and artist Marinella Senatore create light installation for Vatican Jubilee Year
“Art is once again called upon to give voice ... Yan Pei-Ming will produce a new body of work focused on the Regina Coeli Prison which is due to be unveiled during the Jubilee of Artists ...