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Minnesota Arts

What disaster creates: A Palestinian American artist investigates conflict

What disaster creates: A Palestinian American artist investigates conflict

In Minneapolis, Palestinian American artist Lamia Abukhadra’s new light installation, “Not the Sunrise,” at the Hair + Nails gallery, juxtaposes images of the sun with the stark reality of the 2021 bombings in Gaza, challenging perceptions of conflict and media through art.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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In rhythm and revelation: Lady Midnight explores love and loss

In rhythm and revelation: Lady Midnight explores love and loss

Lady Midnight, a Minnesota-based singer, discusses her new dance-focused album “Pursuit & The Elusive,” which delves into themes of love, addiction and self-discovery, born from a deep personal journey during the pandemic and reflecting on past trauma and healing.
by Jacob Aloi

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Rare St. John's Bible editions headed to England

Rare St. John's Bible editions headed to England

It’s been 25 years since St. John’s Abbey and University in Collegeville, Minn., commissioned the first handwritten, hand-illuminated Bible since the invention of the printing press. Now, rare copies of the Bible will be presented to three institutions in the Church of England.
by Kirsti Marohn

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'Unapologetically Indigenous' mural preserved for future generations

'Unapologetically Indigenous' mural preserved for future generations

Constructed of western red cedar, the mural is monumental in size — 17 feet high and 95 feet wide. The mural was installed on the south face of the Minneapolis American Indian Center almost 50 years ago. The center has been under construction since last winter. 
by Melissa Olson

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Blade runner: Minnesota woman breaks world record by balancing 30 swords on her body

Blade runner: Minnesota woman breaks world record by balancing 30 swords on her body

Erin Hunter, a Bloomington, Minn., dancer, broke the Guinness World Record by balancing 30 swords on her body, turning a midlife crisis into a record-setting triumph. She chose this challenge to silence her inner critic and to stand alongside fellow performers at the Renaissance Festival in Shakopee who have also set records. 
by Max Sparber

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Art Hounds: Art meets vinyl

Art Hounds: Art meets vinyl

Mazinibii’igewininiwag: Two Woodland Artists exhibit opens at AICHO Galleries in Duluth. Mayo Clinic presents An Evening with Michael Feinstein and a discussion of music’s effect on the brain and memory this Saturday in Rochester. The Da Da Duende Record Club, new this year, offers a quarterly zine and lathe-cut record to subscribers. 
by Emily Bright

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A show 'For the People': New Guthrie play focuses on Minneapolis’ Native Community

A show 'For the People': New Guthrie play focuses on Minneapolis’ Native Community

The Guthrie Theater premiered a play titled “For the People,” highlighting the Twin Cities Native American community. Written by Larissa FastHorse and Ty Defoe, the play was inspired by stories from the local Native community, especially around Franklin Avenue, a hub of Native American arts and culture.
by Jacob Aloi

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