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"Stories in Form: Chair Design by the Portfolio Center" is on display until June 3.

Art: A la Carte

by Jennie Kushner | The Atlantan magazine | February 10, 2012

Stuck in a cultural rut? Spice up your routine with a visual feast from the local art scene. Whether you’re an architectural nut, a modernist at heart or a fan of the good old-fashioned Tibetan circle, we’ve got your art circuit mapped.

Stories in Form: Chair Design by Portfolio Center
Sit down and enjoy the view… literally. The Museum of Design Atlanta has partnered with the Portfolio Center to honor history and design through the medium of the chair. Stories in Form: Chair Design by the Portfolio Center is open now and will be on display until June 3. Each chair in the exhibit is accompanied with the story of its creation. 285 Peachtree Center Ave NE, 404.979.6455, museumofdesign.org

Tibetan Time
Want a taste of Tibetan culture? Emory’s Michael C. Carlos Museum is presenting Mandala: Sacred Circle in Tibetan Buddhism. With over 100 masterworks on display until April 15, don’t miss the opportunity to learn about the elaborate, transcendental and reminiscent manifestations and functions of Tibetan Buddhism. 571 S. Kilgo Circle NE, 404.727.4282, carlos.emory.edu/mandala

Firmament and Fetish
Relish in the comfort of nature through Katherine Taylor’s atmospheric works in Firmament, on display at the Marcia Wood Gallery Jan. 26-March 10. Taylor herself will give an artist talk on Saturday, Feb. 18, 12-1pm. While there, check out Shawne Major’s Atlanta début with Fetish – a stunning sensory experience on display until March 3. 263 Walker St., 404.827.0030, marciawoodgallery.com