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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.

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.

Faith Ringgold, quilt and visual artist, dies at 93

Faith Ringgold, quilt and visual artist, dies at 93

Known best for her story quilts depicting African-American experiences and feminine life, she also created paintings, sculpture and children's books. She was 93.
by Andrew Limbong

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Cube Critics discuss two MSPIFF documentaries, ‘No One Asked You’ and ‘The Fishing Hat Bandit’

Cube Critics discuss two MSPIFF documentaries, ‘No One Asked You’ and ‘The Fishing Hat Bandit’

Cube Critics discuss two MSPIFF documentaries, “No One Asked You” and “The Fishing Hat Bandit”; Plus a web- and podcast-only extra roundtable of other MSPIFF films
by Jacob Aloi, Alex V. Cipolle and Max Sparber

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Is Conan O'Brien the best 'Hot Ones' guest ever? Discuss.

Is Conan O'Brien the best 'Hot Ones' guest ever? Discuss.

Fans of Hot Ones refer to those celebrities who make it through the sauces without complaint as Spice Lords. This week, Conan O'Brien became a Spice Legend.
by Glen Weldon

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The feminists who built America

The feminists who built America

Many of their names are unknown, but early American feminists fought hard for the freedoms that are cornerstones to democracy. This week on Big Books and Bold Ideas, historian Elizabeth Cobbs and our new series, “Big Books, Bold Americans.”
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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A modern spin on a Korean tradition: Kimjang in south Minneapolis

A modern spin on a Korean tradition: Kimjang in south Minneapolis

The Korean tradition of kimjang, a community gathering to make large batches of the spicy fermented cabbage delicacy known as kimchi, recently took on an added Minnesota flavor. A group of strangers, bound by an interest in food, to chop, salt and spice — and maybe launch a new tradition of their own.
by Hannah Yang

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