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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.

'Ghachar Ghochar' presents a fretful vision of Indian class anxiety

'Ghachar Ghochar' presents a fretful vision of Indian class anxiety

The narrator of Vivek Shanbhag's new novel once lived a lower-class subsistence in Bangalore. Critic Maureen Corrigan says "Ghachar Ghochar" embodies the "fear of falling into economic and moral ruin."
by Maureen Corrigan

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Cube Critics discuss the Oscars

Cube Critics discuss the Oscars

It's Oscar season and Cube Critics Euan Kerr and Stephanie Curtis are in studio to discuss this year's nominees and which of them we should be watching.
by Euan Kerr and Stephanie Curtis

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St. Cloud teen hits big time at New York Fashion Week, and keeps her hijab on

St. Cloud teen hits big time at New York Fashion Week, and keeps her hijab on

Halima Aden, a 19-year-old of St. Cloud, made a splash for competing in the Miss Minnesota USA competition wearing a hijab. This week, she got a new level of exposure at New York Fashion Week.
by MPR News Staff

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Beyonce is not the "Magical Negro Mammy"

Beyonce is not the "Magical Negro Mammy"

Just imagine Beyonce, one of the world's most celebrated, recognized and highest-paid stars, being asked to "mother" Adele and Faith Hill. Not happening, says NPR commentator Denene Millner.
by Denene Millner

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