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Arts and Culture

MPR News has you covered with news and stories about local art and culture happenings across Minnesota.

Art Hounds: Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what's exciting in local art. You can explore arts events here, or become an Art Hound today.

Cube Critics: Stay up to date with our weekly art and culture chats with MPR News’ Jacob Aloi, Alex V. Cipolle, Max Sparber, Aron Woldeslassie and guests. Listen to or read Cube Critics here

Art Reviews: Our arts team offers insight on the latest in theater, music, visual arts and more. We explore the breadth of creativity and innovation found throughout Minnesota, offering audiences a deeper understanding of the works and artists shaping our cultural landscape. Read more here.

Art Friend: Everyone needs an art friend. Art Friend is a new segment with our arts team. Art spaces can feel exclusive and art can be confusing, obtuse, and even boring. But, especially with the right context, everyone can be a critic. So let us be your guide- your Art Friend. Listen or read Art Friend stories here.

Our arts coverage is made possible in part by the Minnesota Legacy Amendment's Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

75 years ago, Hubert H. Humphrey called for Dems to 'walk into the bright sunshine of human rights'

75 years ago, Hubert H. Humphrey called for Dems to 'walk into the bright sunshine of human rights'

MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke with author Samuel Freedman about his new book, “Into the Bright Sunshine: Young Hubert Humphrey and the Fight for Civil Rights.”
by Cathy Wurzer and Gretchen Brown

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Thousands of authors urge AI companies to stop using work without permission

Thousands of authors urge AI companies to stop using work without permission

Nora Roberts, Viet Thanh Nguyen, Michael Chabon and Margaret Atwood are among those signing an Authors Guild letter asking artificial intelligence companies to get permission or offer compensation.
by Chloe Veltman

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A Type-A teen and a spontaneous royal outrun chaos in 'The Prince & The Apocalypse'

A Type-A teen and a spontaneous royal outrun chaos in 'The Prince & The Apocalypse'

Nothing goes right for American Wren Wheeler during a trip to London. And that's before the overthinking 18-year-old meets a prince — and they both learn a comet is hurtling toward Earth.
by Alethea Kontis

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'Fragile Cargo' chronicles the quest to save China's Forbidden City treasures from war

'Fragile Cargo' chronicles the quest to save China's Forbidden City treasures from war

A book recounts how precious works of art thousands of years old were taken to safety as Japan began its invasion of China in the 1930s — a part of China's history largely unknown outside Asia.
by Vincent Ni

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