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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.

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A little boy falls in love with nature in 'Emile and the Field'

A little boy falls in love with nature in 'Emile and the Field'

Kevin Young first wrote his story about Emile, a boy in love with a field, as a bedtime poem for his son years ago. Now, it lives on as a picture book with watercolor illustrations by Chioma Ebinama.
by Samantha Balaban

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A look at the tumultuous life of 'Persepolis' as it turns 20

A look at the tumultuous life of 'Persepolis' as it turns 20

Marjane Satrapi's memoir has a history of garnering controversy — it's been on the ALA's list of most challenged books and continues to be the subject of debate about inclusion in school curriculums.
by Tahneer Oksman

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Review: 'Shane' at the Guthrie: Unsettling the settlers

Review: 'Shane' at the Guthrie: Unsettling the settlers

The Guthrie's adaptation of “Shane” reimagines the classic Western, confronting settler-colonial myths with new character perspectives, resulting in an engaging but unresolved examination of American West violence.
by Max Sparber

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Art Hounds: Murals, molten metal and memories

Art Hounds: Murals, molten metal and memories

This week’s Art Hounds recommend the Downtown Minneapolis Street Art Festival, Caponi Art Park’s “Hot Art” event, and the Kate Nobbe exhibition in Minneapolis’ North Loop.
by Lukas Levin

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Maui's cultural landmarks burned, but all is not lost

Maui's cultural landmarks burned, but all is not lost

Balancing sadness for the losses with hope about what's been saved, heritage workers are in the early stages of planning recovery and restoration efforts.
by Chloe Veltman

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Can movie theaters sustain the 'Barbie boost'?

Can movie theaters sustain the 'Barbie boost'?

Going to the movies is hot again thanks to the so-called "Barbie boost." “Barbie,” “Oppenheimer” and other movies continue to rev up the summer box office. But can theaters sustain the momentum?
by Elizabeth Blair

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