Memphis art scene heats up with Southern summers, swamp studies

By , Daily Memphian Updated: May 28, 2025 7:45 PM CT | Published: May 23, 2025 4:00 AM CT
<strong>Hank Miles Smith&rsquo;s exhibition,&nbsp;&ldquo;Swamp: A Meditation on Self and Silt,&rdquo; opens Friday, May 30, at Ugly Art Co.</strong> (Mary Dunning)

Hank Miles Smith’s exhibition, “Swamp: A Meditation on Self and Silt,” opens Friday, May 30, at Ugly Art Co. (Mary Dunning)

As temperatures rise, June comes with new art exhibitions across Memphis that explore the Ghost River, blend Southern culture with iconic Japanese imagery and highlight metal artistry.

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visual arts Crosstown Arts Sheet Cake Gallery UrbanArtCommission Ugly Art Co.
Elle Perry

Elle Perry

A native Memphian, Elle Perry has earned graduate degrees from the University of Memphis and Maryland Institute College of Art. She’s written for publications including the Memphis Business Journal, Memphis Flyer and High Ground News, and previously served as coordinator of The Teen Appeal.


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