State of the Arts Blog

October 20, 2011 6:33 AM

Three ways to challenge yourself this weekend

Sometimes the best art happens when you leave your comfort zone.

by Marianne Combs

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October 20, 2011 2:00 AM

Art Hounds: James Sewell, Michael Pisaro, and women in graphic design

The hounds' curiosity leads them to experimental music from a composer who values silence, a signature Minneapolis ballet company performing in the theater it helped re-furbish, and an exhibition about the unsung women in Minnesota graphic design.

by Chris Roberts

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October 19, 2011 9:38 AM

Peavey Plaza redesign unveiled, changes fountain

Proposed plans for updating Peavey Plaza include replacing the current fountain in order to save water.

by Marianne Combs

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October 19, 2011 8:15 AM

Bob Dylan: musician,author, painter… plagiarist?

Dylan's artwork, now on display at the Gogosian Gallery in New York, were billed as '"paintings from life' when really they should have been billed as 'paintings from Life magazine.'

by Marianne Combs

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October 19, 2011 4:53 AM

Frank Gehry placates critics of his Eisenhower memorial design

Gehry says concerns over his massive memorial are "mostly fair."

by Marianne Combs

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October 18, 2011 12:15 PM

Pat Metheny’s vision for new standards

On his latest recording, What's It All About, jazz guitarist Pat Metheny performs classic pop songs from the 1960s and 70s on solo guitar in his distinctive voice and style.

by David Cazares

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October 18, 2011 11:12 AM

City of Minneapolis responds to Peavey Plaza concerns

While architects and preservationists are concerned about the iconic plaza's future, city administration says the process has been open and appropriate.

by Marianne Combs

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October 18, 2011 7:21 AM

Architects, preservationists concerned over Peavey Plaza’s future

A group including the Preservation Alliance of Minnesota and the National Trust for Historic Preservation is protesting a lack of transparency in the Minneapolis plaza's redesign process.

by Marianne Combs