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Minneapolis artist Bill Ferenc is one of the many artists updating vintage science fiction novel covers from the '50s and '60s for the Light Grey Art Lab's show "Station Zero".

Odd future at Light Grey Art Lab

by Joseph Kleinschmidt
Published July 17, 2013
Over 80 artists recreated the covers to the pulp science fiction novels for Light Grey Art Lab’s “Station Zero.”

“Looks Like Fun” at Will Call

by Joseph Kleinschmidt
Published July 10, 2013
Six artists embrace their own scrawling sensibilities for “Looks Like Fun.”
Allegra Lockstadt's half of "Candy Arena" features a row of flowers against Andres Guzman's abstract orbs.

Andres Guzman and Allegra Lockstadt bring eye candy to Paper Darts

by Joseph Kleinschmidt
Published July 10, 2013
Two illustrators team up for “Candy Arena,” an exhibition of sprinkle-colored ideas from their exploding sketchbooks.
Minneapolis artist and graphic designer J. Zachary Keenan works in his studio Tuesday, June 11, 2013, in the Washington North Loop. Keenan is one of the artists featured in the You Can Do It, Put Your Back Into It Exhibition at Light Grey Art Lab opening June 14.

Living in a perfect word

by Joseph Kleinschmidt
Published June 12, 2013
For Light Grey Art Lab’s motivational poster show, 33 designers collaborated without ever resorting to a cat dangling from a clothesline and “Hang in There, Baby.”
Attendees crowd the Stone Arch Bridge during last year's Northern Spark.

All aboard the art train: Northern Spark at Lowertown

Published June 5, 2013
The all-night art festival Northern Spark occupies Union Depot this weekend to take attendees on a community journey.
University of Minnesota philosophy professor Roy Cook is currently a Lego ambassador and member of TwinLUG, a group of adult LEGO enthusiasts. Members of the group including Cook designed and use Micropolis, featured above, which allows individual builders to build modules and connect them to create a micro scale city.

A toy story: U professor has passion for Lego

by Spencer Doar
Published May 29, 2013
University professor Roy Cook’s interest in Lego pieces goes far beyond simple sets.
Founder of the Minnesota School of Botanical Art Marilyn Garber holds one of her own pieces of art in The Bakeen Museum where the museum will have the "Drawn From Nature" exhibit by the Minnesota School of Botanical Art.

Minnesota School of Botanical Art blossoms

by Sarah Harper
Published May 2, 2013
Students and teachers are attempting to take a painted snapshot of the Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden.

New tech, ancient art

by Joseph Kleinschmidt
Published April 18, 2013
A maritime archeologist gives a glimpse into the vast treasures lying at the bottom of the ocean and how they eventually wind up in museums.
Cast and crew rehearse former University student Benjamin Brockman's "Lepus Nacht: A Night in the Warren" on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013, at In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre in Minneapolis. Brockman's piece details the cycles of life and death through the post-apocalyptic exploits of a group of rabbits.

Some strings attached

by Joe Kellen
Published February 28, 2013
In the Heart of the Beast brings back their PuppetLab series for a third year, conjuring trashscapes, cartoon explosions and Jersey, cow-colored dinosaurs.

Under construction

by Joseph Kleinschmidt
Published February 28, 2013
Industry and history inform nine artists in the Soap Factory’s newest exhibition, R.U.R.

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