Amid the roots of sunflowers and guns
Bob Hicks
March 7, 2022
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How does the arts world respond to Putin’s invasion of Ukraine? Memories of a time in Russia suggest a war nurtured in fields of beauty and danger.
In a time of crisis, the art and dance of a vibrant culture find a light. Plus highlights of Oregon’s dance calendar.
A fascinating and empathetic sci-fi family drama explores the ever-thinning line between artificial and “real” intelligence, and what being human is.
Portland’s beloved Elk statue and accompanying fountain were removed after sustaining considerable damage in the protests of 2020. The city recently announced an imminent, yet imperfect, return.
“Rosalie Knox: Conversation with the Last Unicorn” features abstract compositions inspired by the club scene and the unexpected medium of nail polish.
Part 2: Friderike Heuer visits Kristy Kún, whose fantastic felt forms suggest something mythological.
Crow’s Shadow Institute of Arts combines forces with the Hallie Ford Museum of Art in Salem to ensure “art world” access for Indigenous creatives.
The industrialization of the Columbia River continues to destroy local salmon ecosystems and the livelihoods of Indigenous fishers who depend on them.
Lester Purry’s fine solo performance as the first Black member of the Supreme Court finds a fitting tension in the Constitution itself.
Marc Mohan reviews Dennis Hopper’s punk masterpiece “Blue” and Kentucker Audley’s surreal futuristic “Mansion.”
Strongwoman Tera “Supernova” Zarra and fire dancer/aerialist Alicia Cutaia talk about circus arts and Clowns Without Borders.
K.B. Dixon continues his photo series with portraits of ten more people who help define the shape of Portland’s culture.
Grenon’s paintings on glass conveyed folk-art vigor and psychological vitality: a stark gaze back at the viewer’s gaze.
A morning spent amid the Columbia Hills inspires musings on the rock paintings and carvings that dot the landscape.
The Feb. 19-21 show will include quilters from around the world competing for $2,000 in prize money.
OMSI’s lavish exhibition, which closes Feb. 13, explores the travails and triumphs of the great leader’s fight for freedom.
A smart, engaging, crowd-pleasing winner from Norway; a probing of race in America with righteous resolve and firm facts.
Dmae Lo Roberts and Patti Duncan talk in this podcast about the rise in anti-AAPI hate crimes and growing up mixed race in the United States.
Natural history museums are not known for their authentic or accurate representations of Indigenous communities. The High Desert Museum in Bend is committed to changing this.
A “film festival for filmmakers”, MSFF brings together national and local artists with an array of culturally diverse screenings, events, and gatherings
