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Musical trio to spice up classical music by bringing Latin rhythms to ASU

Trío Montecino will perform a concert on Thursday from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Katzin Concert Hall to show off a more diverse and cultural side of classical music.

By Marcella Baietto | October 19, 2016

Aaron Windon, an instructor at Tech Shop and an electrical engineering major at ASU, works on soldering a LCD light unit at Tech Shop on Oct. 5, 2016

3D printers, plasma cutters and late hours: ASU's TechShop has it all

TechShop provides a creative collaborative space with high-tech tools and free classes to ASU students.

By Sam Deadrick | October 6, 2016

Local artist Hugo Medina works on the mural he designed for last year's Hispanic Heritage Month on Oct. 2, 2015. The mural is hanging on the West campus for this year's celebration as well.

Vibrant mural at ASU West illustrates diversity for Hispanic Heritage Month

A mural celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and the contributions and achievements made by those in the Hispanic community hangs on the West campus until Oct. 15.

By Samantha Diaz | October 4, 2016

Participants at a workshop create sculptures for the exhibit "Space in Between."

Deconstructing borders with a needle and thread

“Space in Between”, a collaboration between the artist Margarita Cabrera and the ASU Art Museum, will open Oct. 7 at the Desert Botanical Garden, which explores themes of immigration and culture.

By Bri Malloy | October 3, 2016

The ASU Big Band poses for photo before last year's Big Band Blastoff on Oct. 6, 2015. The band will take the stage again this Tuesday to perform jazz works from the past and present.

ASU bands blast off with opening jazz concert

Two big bands at ASU kick off their performance season with a jazz concert that features historical and contemporary pieces.

By Kiya Gaskin | October 3, 2016

Local artist evokes Sun Devil pride for football game days

Lisa Bernal Brethour creates street-art murals by using a vibrant array of soft pastels to bring the ASU community to life on game days.

By Hayley Brand | September 29, 2016

Heather Lineberry, Senior Curator and Associate Director at the ASU Art Museum, sits infront of Ana Mendieta’s Siluetas series at the ASU Art Mueseum in Tempe. This art series is Mendietas most famous work and it focuses on what she calls earth-body sculutres.

'Energy Charge' exhibit brings 1970s feminist artist into the 21st Century

This Friday marks the opening for the brand new exhibit, in honor of Ana Mendieta, at the ASU Art Museum, running from Sept. 23 through Dec. 31. Five other contemporary artists will also be involved in the exhibit, showcasing their own works which hold close ties to Mendieta's artwork.

By Marcella Baietto | September 22, 2016

ASU graduate to spark conversation about race through art

On Tuesday a discussion will cover white people, art and transforming our collective consciousness, lead by Dr. Chris Boyd.

By Amanda Pruett | September 18, 2016

ASU public service major Jordyn Kush reads a brief history of "Frankenstein" in the exhibit at Hayden Library on Sept. 14. The exhibit runs through December 2016.

Bringing the library back to life: Frankenstein at 200 exhibit explores creation in modern context

Hayden Library is coming back to life with the interdisciplinary exhibit Frankenstein at 200, running through December 2016.

By Alexandra Myers | September 14, 2016

The band 76th Street is made up of junior Haley Gold, left, a communication and film major, on piano and vocals, and junior Spencer Bryant, a business communications major, on guitar and vocals. The Express Yourself performance series is held every Monday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Memorial Union North Stage in Tempe. The series invites Arizona State University students to showcase their talents through various art forms.

Ready to Express Yourself? ASU students showcase talent at new cultural performance series

Express Yourself at the MU showcases students' passions for the arts through weekly performances at the MU North Stage every Monday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

By Hayley Brand | September 12, 2016

ASU Professor Patricia Murphy, photographed at her poetry reading at Changing Hands Bookstore in Tempe on the night of Thursday, Sep. 1, 2016.

20 years in the making: ASU professor Patricia Murphy releases book of poetry about her life

Patricia Murphy continues to inspire others, not only through her teaching, but through her writing as well. Her new book of poetry, "Hemming Flames," is a powerful narrative about her life.

By Alexandra Myers | September 6, 2016

Paula Cullison's photo "Looking to the Future" features a girl sitting on the Malecón on the coast of Havana, Cuba on Feb. 7, 2016. The art exhibit at the Fletcher Library runs through Dec. 3.

Adios, Cuba and hello, ASU: A snapshot of ASU's new travel photography exhibit

Travel photographer Paula Cullison displays her new "To Cuba With Love" exhibit at ASU now through Dec. 3.

By Kiya Gaskin | September 5, 2016

Unaccompaniend minors: The missing matter of illegal immigration

Illegal immigration rage continues, yet thousands of unaccompanied Central American children seek prosperity in the U.S. as they run away from gang violence and poverty in their home countries.

By Charlene Santiago | August 31, 2016

Visual art, poetry and political speech will collide at Phoenix Art Museum First Friday event

Poets Danniel Schoonebeek and Solmaz Sharif will read from their work during a First Friday poetry event at The Phoenix Art Museum on Sept. 2.

By Alexandra Myers | August 31, 2016

Lisa Olsen pictured in Practical Art, a Phoenix shop providing art and classes to the community, on May 26, 2016

The practicality behind Practical Art: Phoenix shop merges business and the arts

The Valley’s well-established art shop continues to merge local business with the arts in new, creative ways.

By Michael Kaufmann | August 28, 2016

"The New Animist" art exhibit re-evaluates man and nature

The New Animist opens minds to new perspectives in the struggle against environmental degradation.

By Sam Deadrick | August 23, 2016

ASU Art Museum opens four new exhibitions this summer

Four new exhibitions you must see at the ASU Art Museum this summer....

By Emi Kamezaki | July 25, 2016

Jean Makin retires from ASU Art Museum, leaves legacy of excellence

After growing the ASU Art Museum's print collection and impacting countless students, Jean Makin retired from her position as the museum's curator of prints.

By Emi Kamezaki | July 13, 2016

Daenerys Targaryen (left, portrayed by Emilia Clarke) and Tyrion Lannister (right, portrayed by Peter Dinklage) in HBO's "Game of Thrones."

'Game of Thrones' outdoes itself in latest season

The latest season of "Game of Thrones" outdid itself with increased brutality and even more complex plot twists.

By Omar Soussi | July 12, 2016

ASU student and comic book artist Damon Begay poses for a portrait with his series of comic books on Tuesday, June 14.

ASU artist Damon Begay finds place in burgeoning comic book community

ASU student and comic book artist Damon Begay has carved out a niche for himself in the artistic community.

By Joshua Bowling | June 17, 2016

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