Dana Forsythe

Public Art Writer

Dana Forsythe writes about art, comic books and culture for The ARTery. He also regularly contributes for SyFy Wire, Scout Magazine and Vanyaland.

Recently published

A painting from Felipe Ortiz's "Explosive Nature" series. (Courtesy Felipe Ortiz)

Felipe Ortiz's bright colors burst on walls around Massachusetts

Brilliantly colored birds, hidden huts and the unique fauna of his native Colombia emerge at the center of Ortiz's work.

The MFA Unveils A New Outdoor Mural To Address Racism And Police Brutality

The installation serves as an introduction and conversation starter for museum visitors -- on the issue of police brutality and racism in America, but also what role the arts and...

Social Media Comic Book Sales Soar During Pandemic

While it might seem likely that larger stores with a larger web presence would take the lead, for the most part, it’s been the smaller, more nimble sellers on Instagram...

7 Public Art Installations To Check Out In Boston This Summer

From street murals to a traveling, reflective hot air balloon, check out one of many pieces of art on the streets of Boston this summer.

As Mass. Weighs Social Marijuana Consumption, Chefs Test Out The Budding Business

“I see it as the future of cannabis edibles," says Mass Cannabis Chefs' Joseph Nelson. "It is going to be a way for the foodie crowd and the cannabis enthusiast...

Grateful Dead Jerry Garcia's Favorite Custom Guitar Finds New Life In Boston

Since 2017, the famous guitar has been in the possession of die hard Deadhead Brian Halligan, the CEO of HubSpot, the Cambridge-based marketing and sales software company.

These 2 Boston Area Artists Fell In Love Through Comics, Made A Mark On 'Adventure Time' Series

Lamb and Paroline’s creative trajectory runs inherently parallel to their romantic relationship. A love of comics is what initially drew them together and their creative milestones serve also as markers...

Local Coverage

Oct 17, 2018

Raul Gonzalez shows off his work on the SpongeBob comic book (Dana Forsythe for WBUR)

Medford Artist Raul The Third's 'Lowriders In Space' Series Centers On Latinx Narratives For Children

Raul Gonzalez III's entry into the world of fine art reveals the qualities that have propelled his success: persistence and a lack of intimidation about being self-made.

Local Coverage

Oct 10, 2018

Joohee Park's mural at Pow! Wow! Worcester (Dana Forsythe for WBUR)

Our Favorite Street Art From Pow! Wow! Worcester

From fantastical characters to an athlete who subverted Jim Crow policies, here are our top picks out of Pow! Wow! Worcester.

Local Coverage

Sep 11, 2018

Yu-Baba and Key Detail's mural in Lynn for Beyond Walls (Dana Forsythe for WBUR)

Our Favorite Street Art From Lynn's Beyond Walls Mural Festival

Artists from Argentina, France, the Dominican Republic, Cambodia, the Netherlands, and several other countries descended on Lynn this August to unleash their art on empty walls for the second annual...

Local Coverage

Aug 24, 2018