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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.

'Invisible Man': To be young and black in America

'Invisible Man': To be young and black in America

Mychal Denzel Smith's new book tears apart the limited cultural narratives that surround black men. Mixing personal stories with political critique, he asks: How can a young black man thrive in this country?
by MPR News Staff

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Aspen Ideas Festival: Do We Need to Rescue the Humanities?

Aspen Ideas Festival: Do We Need to Rescue the Humanities?

An Aspen Ideas Festival discussion about the purpose of a college education. The president of Harvard is an historian, and she says the declining prestige of the humanities is a cultural crisis in America. Drew Gilpin Faust quotes Picasso, who said "computers are useless. They only give you answers."

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Ask a bookseller: SubText in St. Paul

Ask a bookseller: SubText in St. Paul

Every week, we ask booksellers around the country about the books they can't put down. This week, Matt Keliher from SubText shares his favorite book of the year so far.
by Tracy Mumford

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Friday Roundtable: How art reflects culture

Friday Roundtable: How art reflects culture

The play 'Disgraced,' which is currently showing at the Guthrie Theater, addresses a number of sensitive subjects: race, religion, identity. This week's roundtable panel discusses how the performance reflects American culture.
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Summer Music Series: Sarah White

Minnesota musician Sarah White joined Tom Weber in MPR's Maud Moon Weyerhaeuser studio to talk about her work and play a few songs from her new release, "Laughing at Ghosts."
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