Author: Kellie Houx
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Politics & Art
As Americans, politics are a part of the daily landscape, especially as the presidential election nears. To take on a different view, a political science professor and an art historian have decided to present an exhibit that looks at the art and imagery that accompanies a presidential campaign.
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Inventing The Future
In 1889, the Eiffel Tower in Paris served as the gateway into that World’s Fair. It remains a visible part of the Paris skyline. The Shedd Aquarium became a high point for the 1933 World’s Fair in Chicago. While the Sun Pavilion on the lawn of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art will not remain a permanent fixture on the park grounds, jthis unique building captures the spirit of world's fair innovation.
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STRONG
Julie Wyman is a filmmaker, performer, and scholar whose work investigates the body: locating, exploring, and inventing various situations in which the codes, conditions, and visceral experiences of physicality defy expectation. The University of California-Davis assistant professor’s latest documentary, Strong! premieres on the PBS series Independent Lens July 26.
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Camping in Style
Summer is right around the corner. The early warm weather at the end of winter and a moderate spring has fueled an eagerness for summer and all the activities that are included such as pool days and vacations, but what about camp? OK, not every child, tween or teen is geared for a weeklong excursion to a remote wilderness camp.