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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.

How red and green became the colors of Christmas

How red and green became the colors of Christmas

Victorians used a lot of different color palettes, and even put Santa in blue and green robes. Thanks to Coca-Cola, things got a lot more uniform after 1931.

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This Christmas song brought to you by the world's tiniest radio receiver

This Christmas song brought to you by the world's tiniest radio receiver

Engineers made a radio receiver with building blocks the size of two atoms. One benefit of a radio so small you can barely see it: The machine works at extremely high temperatures.
by Rebecca Hersher

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The best movies of 2016

The best movies of 2016

Biopics, sci-fi tales and wildly original dramas fill the Cube Critics' best-of list.
by MPR News Staff

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2016 had a lot of good TV - here are some standouts

2016 had a lot of good TV - here are some standouts

It has been a perplexing and wonderful year for TV lovers, with more good and great shows than ever, but that overload left viewers drowning in content. We've picked out some of the best for you.
by Eric Deggans

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'Hidden Figures,' 'The Glass Universe,' and why science needs history

'Hidden Figures,' 'The Glass Universe,' and why science needs history

Women's contributions to scientific progress are often ignored -- but two new books, Dava Sobel's "The Glass Universe" and Margot Lee Shetterly's "Hidden Figures," are out to remedy that oversight.
by Genevieve Valentine

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