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State of the Arts Blog

MIA scores major gift of Japanese art, and a new curator

MIA scores major gift of Japanese art, and a new curator

UPDATE: Here is Euan Kerr’s radio story:   The Minneapolis Institute of Arts today announced it’s received a major gift of Japanese art, totaling close to 1700 works and valued at more than $25 million. The gift comes from collectors Elizabeth and Willard Clark and the Clark Center for Japanese Art and Culture, based in…
by Marianne Combs

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Chris Kluwe to read from new book of essays at The Loft

Chris Kluwe to read from new book of essays at The Loft

The former Viking punter and noted commentator will read from and discuss his new book "Beautifully Unique Sparkleponies: On Myths, Morons, Free Speech, Football, and Assorted Absurdities" on June 30.
by Marianne Combs

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A look back at musical theater on Broadway

A look back at musical theater on Broadway

In the weeks leading up to the Tony Awards, MPR Classical's Lynne Warfel hosts a five-part overview of American musical theater.
by Marianne Combs

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Art Hounds: Justin Busch, Ashley Hunt and Narco States

Art Hounds: Justin Busch, Ashley Hunt and Narco States

This week the hounds introduce us to an overlooked Minnesota composer, a gallery that is hosting a live documentary and a band that embodies the best of garage rock.
by Molly Bloom

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Art Hounds: Six Mile Grove, Wonder Woman, and…Dzine!

Art Hounds: Six Mile Grove, Wonder Woman, and…Dzine!

A dose of Americana by way of southern Minnesota, a documentary about Wonder Woman and her lineage in the film, TV and comic book worlds, and an artist who embellishes ordinary objects.
by Chris Roberts

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Minnesota museums join in Blue Star program for military

The MIA, the Minnesota Children's Museum and the Rochester Art Center are just a few of the museums offering free admission to all active duty military personnel and their families this summer.
by Marianne Combs

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Phil Hansen learns to ’embrace the shake’

Minnesota artist Phil Hansen has had to overcome some obstacles in his life. Along the way he realized that those limitations actually helped him to be more creative.
by Marianne Combs

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