From the perspective of 1839, perhaps the most unlikely development in the fine-art scene was the opportunity for collaboration.

Now contemporary art’s taste for shock value looks puerile, and its major topic of discussion–itself–seems hideously irrelevant. Yet more than ever, we need art to express our hopes and fears.

arts entertainment Visual Arts Joshua Hagler’s exuberantly sullen paintings at Cris Worley Fine Arts speak to creation, death The artist’s ‘Drawing in the Dark’ is on view through May 8.

'Death and the Devil' exhibition traces the historical roots and contemporary relevance of horror, challenging perceptions and celebrating diversity.