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Art

Rise of Fallcon

by Spencer Doar
Published October 4, 2012
From the Golden Age of early “Action Comics” to current issues of “The Walking Dead,” the upcoming comic book convention will represent it all.

Queer eye for sci-fi

by Spencer Doar
Published October 4, 2012
The Gaylaxicon beams into town for three days of intergalactic activity.

New book recounts a 1970 St. Paul murder

by Joseph Kleinschmidt
Published October 2, 2012
“Black White Blue” follows the 35-year investigation of police officer James Sackett’s unprecedented death in 1970.
Artist Amanda Rae displays artwork for sale to Liz Hallstein and daughter Mira on Saturday at the Caravan Flea Market in Minneapolis.

Totally Bazaar

by Martina Marosi
Published September 27, 2012
The weekly Caravan Flea Market breaks ground for nomadic artisans, crafters and collectors alike.

Stealing the show, one painting at a time

by Spencer Doar
Published September 20, 2012
Minnesota has had its share of art-related theft over the years.

Uncovering Junot Díaz

by Joseph Kleinschmidt
Published September 18, 2012
Author Junot Díaz will talk volumes at the Fitzgerald Theater about his new short story collection, “This is How You Lose Her.”
Jonathan Bruce Williams poses in his studio in downtown Minneapolis. Jonathan's first gallery show will be opening at Franklin Art Works this Friday.

The Sight Keeper

by Marty Marosi
Published September 6, 2012
Local artist Jonathan Bruce Williams realizes his complex visions using obsolete technology in his first solo exhibition, “Sighthouse.”

West Bank (of the U) becomes contested

by Griffin Fillipitch
Published September 6, 2012
Art, architecture and religion are pieced together in “Sacred Space, Contested Terrain.”
Charissa Peterson shapes a bulb of molten glass into a bowl Thursday at FOCI Minnesota Center for Glass Arts. FOCI, located in a building complex that used to be a General Mills research and development complex, is the only open studio for glass blowing in Minnesota where hobbyists can take classes and rent studio time.

An arts haven on Hennepin

by Sarah Harper
Published August 1, 2012
Artists have collected in a former General Mills research and development complex. A&E explores.
Artist Wang Ping holds a thread of flags containing art and poetry over the Mississippi River, made by people along the river, Monday. Ping will be holding her exhibit “Kinship of Rivers” this Saturday at the Soap Factory in Minneapolis. The exhibit is part of the ongoing project joining the Mississippi River and the Yangtze River through collective art and ideas.

Rolling on the river

by Tony
Published July 25, 2012
Inspired by mighty rivers, local artist Wang Ping has embarked on a massive project to bring together the people who live along them.

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