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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.

The stories in ‘Green Frog’ are wildly entertaining and wonderfully diverse

The stories in ‘Green Frog’ are wildly entertaining and wonderfully diverse

Gina Chung’s collection is a fantastic medley of short stories that dance between literary fiction, fable, Korean folklore and science fiction — and one that’s full of emotional intelligence.
by Gabino Iglesias

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Minnesota’s Peggy Flanagan to Lily Gladstone on her Oscar loss: ‘You already won’

Minnesota’s Peggy Flanagan to Lily Gladstone on her Oscar loss: ‘You already won’

It wasn’t quite an upset — Stone’s performance, equally favored, was too good to call it that. But it still stung, particularly for Native Americans watching across the country — a community that has watched Hollywood for most of its existence overlook its stories and performers.
by The Associated Press

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Princess Kate apologizes for manipulated family photo, saying she was experimenting with editing

Princess Kate apologizes for manipulated family photo, saying she was experimenting with editing

The Princess of Wales has apologized for “confusion” caused by her editing of a family photo released by the palace. In a post on social media, Kate said that she occasionally experiments with editing.
by The Associated Press

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'Oppenheimer' set to overpower at the Oscars Sunday night

'Oppenheimer' set to overpower at the Oscars Sunday night

When Hollywood gathers for the 96th Academy Awards on Sunday, the blockbuster biopic is widely expected to overpower all competition — including its release-date companion, “Barbie” — at an election-year Oscars that could turn into a coronation for Christopher Nolan. 
by The Associated Press

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