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September 1, 2015

Nordic Hoard

The shapes are minimalist but sensuous; the glazes are astonishing, ranging from the most austere white to rich wine-colored reds and cobalt blues. Some pieces have surfaces that are noticeably smooth and flat, while others are densely patterned, even nubby in texture.
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September 1, 2015

Owen/Cox: Balancing Profundity and Fun

Kansas City’s Owen/Cox Dance Group brings to the stage an intriguing blend of classical and contemporary influences. But perhaps more importantly, the company pursues that approach while striking a balance between profundity and fun. This fall, the critically-acclaimed company will once again appear as part of the “New Dance Partners” series at Johnson County Community College.
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September 1, 2015

No Ordinary Cartoonist

Exhibit at World War I Museum showcases powerful anti-war images of Louis Raemakers. The Belgian poet Maurice Maeterlinck called him “a guardian of justice.” The..
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September 1, 2015

Last Glance: Kansas City Artist David Rhoads Heads East

New York lands “A Great One.” David Rhoads, a promising young artist known for his intense small paintings exploring themes of quest and longing, is leaving Kansas..
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September 1, 2015

Movies on His Mind

Stephen Pruitt was circling one of the terminals at KCI awaiting the arrival of a friend’s flight.
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August 31, 2015

Letter from the Editor, September/October 2015

In 1995, the American art world was still reeling from the culture wars. The National Endowment for the Arts had ceased giving grants to individual..
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July 29, 2015

Last Glance: Shenequa Brooks

In August 2014 Kansas City artist Shenequa Brooks travelled to the village of Anloga, in Ghana, West Africa, where she went to learn the art..
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July 27, 2015

Artist to Watch: Michelle Johnson

A Kansas City playwright who came late to the game is getting national exposure.
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July 22, 2015

Summerfest Celebrates 25 Years of Chamber Music Performance

Growing up in Emporia, Kan., Mary Grant loved taking violin lessons, but she didn’t think of violin playing as a job option. That changed in high school, when she attended Interlochen Arts Camp in northwest Michigan. “It occurred to me that … I could do something I really enjoyed for a living,” she said in a recent interview.
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