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The “flat-world” myth persists in the MIA’s globalization exhibit

By Janet Contursi

What can one say of an exhibit theme that is based on a book scholars have dismissed as culturally misinformed, propaganda, intellectually impoverished and shockingly ignorant of history?

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The art of Nicolai Fechin at TMORA

By Janet Contursi

Of the Russian artists who have left a mark on American painting, Nicolai Fechin (1881–1955) ranks as one of the greatest.

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The Powderhorn Art Fair turns 21 this year

By Janet Contursi

Summer is art fair season in Minnesota and the Powderhorn Art Fair, now in its 21st year, should be on the top of your “to do” list. The Fair will run August 4-5, with booths spread throughout the 66-acre Powderhorn Park, in the heart of the city.

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Artist Neil Sherman is painting the Superior Hiking Trail

By Janet Contursi

The Superior Hiking Trail is a rugged footpath that runs from Duluth to the Canadian border, and Neil Sherman is hiking and painting along the entire 277-mile trail.

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Must-see exhibit at the Frameworks Gallery

By Janet Contursi

The current show at the Frameworks Gallery, “Polly Norman - Summer Blast,” offers an unexpected treat—while Norman’s photography alone is worth seeing, it is sharing space with some very fine paintings and sculpture by a diverse group of artists.  

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Fringe Festival Reviews: Balls Out, Disney Dethroned, Red Hamlet

By Rachel Reiva, The Young Fringer

Well it’s the end of Fringe and I am wrapping up my shows. So I am posting three today and three tomorrow. This year’s Fringe was great, there was a lot of wonderful good shows.  So, kudos to everyone that made this festival a success.

1.      Balls Out: by Six Appeal

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Fringe Festival Reviews: Status Update, Underneath the Lintel, The Beasts, The Day the Nineties Died

By Rachel Reiva
  1.    Status Update: by Laurel Schwartz

A very well informed play. This show really took the issue of social media and privacy and put it in the spot light. Cyber bullying is an issue that is rarely talked about, and I’m glad to see that this issue is finally being brought to discussion.

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Minnesota Fringe Festival Day 2: Reviews on Damn You Auto Caress, Perchance to Dream, Taiko Blast, and Macbeth: Video Game Remix

By Rachel Reiva, The Young Fringer

Another round of shows seen on August 5th.  This time I saw four and today I hope to make a record of at least 7 or 8 shows today. So without further delay I shall bring you what you have been waiting for, my opinion.

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