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Minnesota Arts

Woman to Woman: Artist Hend Al-Mansour celebrates women and Islamic art

Woman to Woman: Artist Hend Al-Mansour celebrates women and Islamic art

Hend Al-Mansour’s new exhibition, “Contain Me,” opening Nov. 23 at SOO Visual Art Center in Minneapolis, celebrates Khadijah and Hafsah, wives of the Prophet Muhammad, through kaleidoscopic video animations and painted illustrations that honor their influence on early Islam while reclaiming Al-Mansour’s place as a woman in Islamic art.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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Art Hounds: The M gets bigger, student-curated Black joy and fancy chairs you can’t sit on

Art Hounds: The M gets bigger, student-curated Black joy and fancy chairs you can’t sit on

Art Hounds discuss the expanded Minnesota Museum of Art’s new wing, a show curated by students at the University of Minnesota about Black joy and a new exhibit with 20 chairs and five mini golf holes.
by Emily Bright

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The glamour unravels: ‘Cabaret’s’ haunting echoes of denial and hope

The glamour unravels: ‘Cabaret’s’ haunting echoes of denial and hope

The University of Minnesota’s production of “Cabaret” blends dazzling performances with a chilling exploration of denial, humanity and political upheaval, reflecting the timeless relevance of its themes.
by Anika Besst

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Codebreakers, fighter pilots and artists: A new photography book features local centenarians

Codebreakers, fighter pilots and artists: A new photography book features local centenarians

Valérie Jardin’s project, “One Century,” features black-and-white portraits of over 20 centenarians in the activities that bring them joy, celebrating their lives, resilience and stories; her book and exhibition open Nov. 16 at the Praxis Gallery in Minneapolis.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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Art Hounds: Songbirds and snails onstage

Art Hounds: Songbirds and snails onstage

This week, Art Hounds look at a singing story, book arts and Water Music.
by Emily Bright

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10 days, 10,000 objects and one very large kiln

10 days, 10,000 objects and one very large kiln

The Johanna Kiln, the largest wood-burning kiln in North America, completed its 10-day firing at St. John’s University, holding over 10,000 pieces and involving 45 participants.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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Art Hounds: 'Halloween Tree' provides family seasonal thrills

Art Hounds: 'Halloween Tree' provides family seasonal thrills

'Halloween Tree' provides family seasonal thrills; also: theater about mental health and a new version of a classic monster story.
by Emily Bright

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