State of the Arts Blog

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Taking fashion design to outer space
A University of Minnesota student will spend her summer working with NASA on new high tech suits for astronauts.
The architecture of fish
X-rays of sea creatures are the inspiration for an exhibition at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History.
Arts and the marriage amendment
Why do so many artists and arts organizations support gay marriage?
James Baldwin: his past and our future
The African-American writer's work continues to ask pointed questions of our culture, long after his death.
Combat Paper: finding new life in the garments of war
Minnesota veterans are turning their old military fatigues into paper, and journaling their memories of service.
The reviews are in for ‘American Family’ at Park Square
Did these critics watch the same show? For some the first act shone while the second act lagged, but another claims just the opposite.
Brewing a love for beer… through swag
Three guys combine their love of beer with their marketing and graphic design skills.