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‘Alberto Giacometti: Toward the Ultimate Figure’

A traveling exhibition at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art revisits the iconic oeuvre of a Modernist master.

Guiding the Spiritual and Soothing the Anxious

Te Deum closes out their 15th season with “Monteverdi’s Venetian Vespers of 1641,” a recreated vespers service from the 17th century.

A Walking Labyrinth in Lawrence

Eminent American artist Janine Antoni’s “here-ing” labyrinth at the KU Field Station aims to foster listening, wholeness and healing of the body and the land.

Reviews

Performing

At KC Black Rep, “Regina Comet” is Flighty, but Fun

The premise is ridiculous, but the songs are charming, catchy, and keep everything in orbit—as does the all-in energy of the talented actors and musicians.

Visual

“Distinctly Human, portraits by Kwanza Humphrey,” The Gallery at HJ’s Community Center

“Distinctly Human, portraits by Kwanza Humphrey” captures the strong voice of quiet moments through tenderly powerful paintings and drawings.

Performing

At the Unicorn, “Lungs” is an Angsty, Engrossing Ride

The season-ending production of Duncan Macmillan's enjoyable, compact one-act is a reminder that a basic formula—intelligent script, attuned actors, crisp direction, understated design—makes for very satisfying theater.

From the Magazine

A New Immersive Experience at the Nelson-Atkins

A new immersive experience at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art provides visitors with a deeper understanding of one of the most popular art movements of all time.

‘Frank Shaw: ReConsider’ | Family Archaeology Uncovered and Unlocked

Childhood memories made for a powerful exhibition at the Salina Art Center, a culminating moment in the Kansas City artist's 30-year career.

In Praise of Owls

It wasn’t hovering. And looming isn’t the right word either. It wasn’t looming or hovering when I first saw it, when it first saw me.

Arts Consortium

Community News

Discover a Whole New World on Powell Gardens’ East Lawn

This summer, Fortopia (May 25-Sept. 4, 2023) returns to Powell Gardens with new forts.

Community News

Crowning Glory: Millinery in Paris, 1880-1905

Imagine a time and a place where you weren’t properly dressed unless you were wearing a hat.