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State of the Arts Blog

Building a microcosm of peace through music

Building a microcosm of peace through music

Mark Johnson redefines "world music" with his global videos, and in so doing brings people around the world together for a common cause.
by Marianne Combs

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Art Hounds: Ghost, Dirty Girls, Al Church and State

Art Hounds: Ghost, Dirty Girls, Al Church and State

The hounds have uncovered a devil-worshipping Swedish heavy metal band, a slew of confessional style performers and artists who turn the phrase 'dirty girls' inside out, and an indie rock band which is seriously tongue-in-cheek.
by Chris Roberts

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Textile Center’s Margaret Miller to retire

The center's first and only Executive Director is stepping down in July after leading the fiber arts space for 18 years.
by Marianne Combs

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Artist Dougie Padilla creates loud pieces through meditation

Artist Dougie Padilla creates loud pieces through meditation

The Minneapolis painter is as passionate about meditation as he is about art. A visit to his studio shows what happens when these two disciplines collide.
by Marianne Combs

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The decline of solitude

In a world that's become hypersocial, where can we go for silence?
by Marianne Combs

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Change-up in arts coverage at MinnPost

Max Sparber leaves, Pamela Espaland is expanding her beat, and Andy Sturdevant launches "The Stroll."
by Marianne Combs

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