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Guerrilla Girls Twin Cities Takeover | MPLSART.COM A movement for equality in the art world led by fearless, anonymous women makes an impact in MSP

For this week's Look Back, we timeslip to early 2016 when the Guerrilla Girls took over the city with 20 popup events bringing their mission of equality in the arts.

Check out our 2016 article by Wahida Omar
www.mplsart.com/written/2016... #mplsart

The Things We Keep: The Enduring Power of Shoshanna Fink's "Marked" | MPLSART.COM In her latest exhibition at Form+Content, artist Shoshana Fink explores the human impulse to mark space and the ways those marks help us remember.

New Article: In her latest exhibition at Form+Content Gallery, artist Shoshana Fink explores the human impulse to mark space and the ways those marks help us remember. Learn more before the artist talk Sunday Aug 3rd 2-3pm.
www.mplsart.com/written/2025... #mplsart #installationArt #formandcontent

The Worlds We Live In | MPLSART.COM Will Raymond on shared imagination and the power of representation

New Article: www.mplsart.com/written/2025...
Cory Eull checks in with artist Will Raymond about intersectionality and representation in their one-night-only solo show this Friday Aug 1st at A-Mill Artist Lofts. Check it out.

Buried Alive, Digital Collage, 2025. #blackandwhite #abstract #collage #artsky

small gemlike collage with floral elements and a fawn

small untitled collage made as part of a card for a friend who was moving, july 2025

#collageart #artsky #abstract #collage #queerart #artist

A mini surreal painting of a professorial blue rabbit in a vest and shirtsleeves, with a travel companion bird that lives in its bowler hat. They’re embarking on an adventure.

New Aventurers, 5”x5” oil on panel 2022 (sold).
This little one was part of an Unloved Creatures group show at Rogue Buddha Gallery.
#art #surreal #popsurreal #birdhat #johnsauerart

An Interview with Nancy Ariza

Check out this #interview #zine featuring
#NancyAriza talking about her latest work at #HighpointCenterForPrintmaking - free blog post + download, or paid color print: art-sprawl.com/2025/07/30/a...
#Printmaking #piteado #JeromeFellow

Screenprint for the Paleo Art Show Aug 8 & 9 at ALTR Gallery, NE Mpls @oacmn.bsky.social
#paleoart #dinosaur #protestart #resist #paleo #printmaking #printsky @opaquepastels.bsky.social

A Mothership Connection: Past Futures of Resurrection and Absence | MPLSART.COM Artist Andrea Carlson takes us on a deep meditation across time and space into the origins and implications of Afro- and Indigenous Futurisms.

In this week's look back we revisit Andrea Carlson's essay on the origins and implications of Afro- and Indigenous Futurisms from 2018. It's a good read.

www.mplsart.com/written/2018...

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Kelly's Candles' candles were way good.

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Look back: Meme edition.

Come celebrate 20 years with us Sept 27th. DM for location.

Q & A with artist Sean Ferris | MPLSART.COM Heavily influenced by the aesthetics of punk show flyers, cartoons, and absurdity, artist Sean Ferris talks about his move to Minneapolis, how he developed his distinctive style, and how his artistic ...

New Article: Heavily influenced by of punk show flyers, cartoons, and absurdity, artist Sean Ferris talks about his move to MPLS, how he developed his distinctive style, and how his artistic exploration intertwines with his mental health journey
www.mplsart.com/written/2025... #mplsart #pizzaboy

We made an early artist starter pack.
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At the time there were not enough galleries or orgs to make a separate one. Might be worth looking again as more folks have joined.

Tiny celebration. We are putting out our 400th newsletter today since 2017. Want it? Join the list
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Interview - HAZE XXL | MPLSART.COM Guest contributor Russ White interviews local legend Tom Hazelmyer aka HAZE XXL

In honor of 20 years, we're rummaging through the archives to pull some of the solid oldies. This week we present our 2015 interview with Tom Hazelmyer aka HAZE XXL - founder of Amphetamine Reptile records & OXOP Gallery. How is this article 10 years old already?
www.mplsart.com/written/2015...

Minneapolis artist fulfills a dying man's wish to honor Black airmen You can check out the mural at Glenwood and North Morgan avenues.

Did you catch this awesome story about Flahn Manly's mural honoring the The Tuskegee Airmen in North?
www.kare11.com/video/news/l...

The Pulse of Chords | MPLSART.COM Shawn Kuruneru’s language of shape and color on view at David Petersen

New article drop: Laura Laptsevitch gives us an intimate look at Shawn Kuruneru's solo exhibition "Chords" currently on view at David Petersen Gallery through August 16th.

Read more: www.mplsart.com/written/2025...

#mplsart #ShawnKuruneru #minneapolis #art

Costumed Figure Drawing Co-op at ALTR Gallery
Wednesday, July 23, 2025. 6:30-9:30pm Doors at 6:15pm.
A unique life drawing opportunity for artists. Come draw a costumed model!

Check link for cost and details.
Event is 18+
www.christinemitzuk.com/costumed-fig...
Hosted by me and
@oacmn.bsky.social

Interview: Leslie Barlow | MPLSART.COM Insights from MCAD MFA candidate Leslie Barlow on her painting, her success, her activism, and her cosplay.

For this week's "Look Back", we revisit our 2016 interview with Leslie Barlow. Before Creatives After Curfew & Studio 400, before orchestrating ConFluence, and before all the fellowships & accolades, Barlow was a MCAD MFA just getting her start.
www.mplsart.com/written/2016... #mplsart #lookback

Preview of this week's newsletter: mailchi.mp/afcdb36ba04f...

We are stoked to have Art Jam at ALTR Gallery tonight! @ericcastellanos.bsky.social @xiaoxiastudio.bsky.social

Attendees are encouraged to check out @abyforshort.bsky.social solos show just down the hall at Norseman Distillery!

Question & Answers: What is the purpose of an art exhibition? | MPLSART.COM Six local artists and curators go deep on a seemingly simple question.

In this week's "Look Back" we revisit our 2019 "Questions & Answers" series posing the question, "What is the purpose of an art exhibition?" 6 local artists and curators go deep on a seemingly simple question. Has the purpose changed in the last 6 years?

www.mplsart.com/written/2019... #mplsart

Solar System by Aaron Dysart | MPLSART.COM The steam plume at District Energy St Paul will be illuminated with projected light, color and animation in this 2nd of 3 displays from Project Plume to build a deeper relationship with where our ener...

Look back: Winter 2015 - poetry & solar data "possess" the skies above St. Paul. Learn more about this amazing public art project in our interview with with Aaron Dysart.
www.mplsart.com/events/solar... #mplsart #plumeproject #stpaul

3 days left to see The Last Unicorn Art Show EVER!

Only at ALTR Gallery in NE Minneapolis.

Visit oacmn.com for more 🦄

MPLSART.COM Limited Edition Hoodie | MPLSART.COM Show your love for the local arts scene with this limited edition MPLSART.COM hooded sweatshirt designed by JXTA.

p.s. The hoodies arrived and they are awesome!!!

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Everything Must Grow: memories and moments from Public Functionary | MPLSART.COM As the Northeast artspace moves out of its longtime home, members of the community share their thoughts and stories from the past six years.

Look back: Before putting down roots at NKB, Public Functionary got their start in a little spot just off Buchanan in Northeast Minneapolis. Take a look back with us at all the great work PF has done over the years with this article from 2019
www.mplsart.com/written/2019... #mplsart

HOTTEA: Minneapolis Graffiti Artist Turned Street Art Innovator | MPLSART.COM

The year is 2011. Mysterious tags have been popping up around town for a hot minute. Something new and exciting is going on here. Join us in our time machine as we travel back and highlight the now internationally acclaimed artist #HOTTEA.
www.mplsart.com/written/2011... #mplsart

New murals will beautify Lake Street and support small businesses The 34 murals on Lake between Nicollet and 30th Ave. S. in Minneapolis are part of the $8 million “Lake Street Lift” initiative.

Local Art news: www.minnpost.com/artscape/202...

Raspberry Island, y’all… www.twincities.com/2025/06/08/r...