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Vine-famous Gavin Thomas with is uncle, Nick Mastodon, on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017 at his grandmother's home in Eden Prairie. Gavin became famous for his reaction faces.

Life as a meme: The story behind Gavin, the internet’s favorite six-year-old

by Maddy Folstein
Published March 2, 2017
Gavin's funny faces have captured the attention of internet users and celebrities alike.
Dear Darwin, photographed on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017, features work from artists Vesna Kittleson, Carolyn Halliday and Julia Randall. Each artist interpreted the work of Charles Darwin in three ways. The exhibit runs at the Weisman Art Museum until May 14, 2017.

New Weisman Art Museum exhibit ‘Dear Darwin’ mixes science and art

by Joe Cristo
Published March 1, 2017
Most of the art is accompanied by a letter written to evolutionary biologist Charles Darwin.
Karolynn Bratten mimics Kylo Ren's pose at the Science Museum of Minnesota on Feb. 25, 2017. The museum hosted a Star Wars day that featured activities and events based on the series.

Star Wars Day at the Science Museum brings learning, fun

by Katie Lauer
Published March 1, 2017
Guests at the Science Museum of Minnesota on Saturday found the knowledge, entertainment and droids they were looking for.
Review: Hippo Campus' debut record 'Landmark' falls short

Review: Hippo Campus’ debut record ‘Landmark’ falls short

by Joe Cristo
Published March 1, 2017
The album is well-produced but over-stylized.
DANIEL KALUUYA as Chris Washington in Universal Pictures

Jordan Peele’s horror film ‘Get Out’ is required viewing

by Maddy Folstein
Published March 1, 2017
The film finds horror in the absurdity of reality.

Culture compass: Long form, letters and Lena Dunham

by Maddy Folstein
Published February 23, 2017
A&E weighs in on what you should be doing this weekend.
Font designer Chank Diesel poses for a portrait with his dog, London, in his Minneapolis home on Tuesday. Diesel has been designing fonts for nearly 20 years.

Designer who worked on Prince’s love symbol talks about power of typography

by Katie Lauer
Published February 23, 2017
Font designer Chank Diesel chats about his little-known art form.
Maddie Bolatto paints a jacket for local clothing brand, Pacify. The brand, created by three local female artists, focuses on creating original pieces from thrifted clothing.

Created by UMN students, Pacify MPLS melds social justice and streetwear

by Maddy Folstein
Published February 23, 2017
A&E sat down with the trio behind local streetwear brand Pacify to talk social justice, art and Jimi Hendrix.
An Instagram meet up brought together community on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017 at the Tonkadale Greenhouse in Minnetonka, MN.

For history buffs and photography fans, “Instameets” open historic Twin Cities locations

by Maddy Folstein
Published February 22, 2017
“Instameets” are held at photogenic Twin Cities locations, and connect Instagram users to fellow photographers.
Reb L Limerick and Alex Adkinson from the band Astral Samara sing covers of Arthur Russell's music on Monday, Feb. 20, 2017 at Rebs home in Minneapolis. Various bands are staging a tribute performance dedicated to Arthur Russell.

Local artists organize Arthur Russell tribute; raise money for those living with HIV

by Joe Cristo
Published February 22, 2017
Musicians will hold an Arthur Russell tribute concert at the White Page to raise money for those living with HIV.

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