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ASU associate professor Lance Gharavi leads a discussion with the audience on the potential of robots in the future at the Emerge 2015 event held at Skysong in Scottsdale, Arizona. (Daniel Kwon/The State Press)

'Emerge' blends science and art under one roof

The interactive event presented many inventive ideas to attendees.

By Damion Julien-Rohman | March 7, 2015

Up: the only direction for post-gentrification RoRo

Continuous opposition to further revitalize Roosevelt Row only impedes progress.

By Derrik Rochwalik | March 3, 2015

Lyric Opera Theater director honored in gala concert

Not only was the origin of the performers diverse, but the repertoire spanned nearly every century and every genre of music performed over the last quarter-century of Reber's tenure.

| March 2, 2015

Canal Convergence lights up Scottsdale

The four-day event brought a lit-up pool, a tricked-out tricycle, a sentient art machine and more.

By Damion Julien-Rohman | March 2, 2015

Abnormal artistry dazzles at Normal Noise release show

The artists showcased during Saturday's Normal Noise release show reflected an ambience of nostalgia, self-evaluation and subconscious thought.

By Celina Jimenez | March 1, 2015

Title: Drawing
Charcoal
78.7 x 109.2 cm
2014
Courtesy of Tan Ping

Chinese artist marries East, West at ASU Art Museum

This exhibit will give you a renewed interest in the subject of abstract expressionism, I promise.

| February 19, 2015

Spencer Brown, Gregory Simoncic, Roxana Derakhshani, Gabriela Gomez and Deidra West pose for a picture, Sunday in Tempe. The seniors are artists featured in the exhibition "Bent Realities," which opened Tuesday in Gallery 100 at the Tempe Center. (Jonathan Galan/ State Press)

'Bent Realities' offers quirky and emotional expression by ASU seniors

"Bent Realities" showcases highly personalized work that invites outside viewers to experience both the familiar and the abstract from a variety of eccentric angles.

By Celina Jimenez | February 18, 2015

Unfinished Painting, 1989. Image courtesy of the National Portrait Gallery

Top 5 thought-provoking Keith Haring works

Keith Haring's artwork is politically charged, often NSFW and challenges the systematic oppression in our society.

By Micaela Rodriguez | February 16, 2015

1114b, 7/30/04, 4:42 PM, 8C, 5114x6990 (571+537), 100%, Repro 1.8 v2, 1/60 s, R74.4, G54.3, B78.6

'Platinum' brings tasteful photography showcase to Phoenix Art Museum

Phoenix Art Museum's "Platinum" photography exhibit showcases a process laden with layers, shadows and lucid complexity.

By Celina Jimenez | February 15, 2015

Valentine's Day on a budget

If you thought I was going to leave you high and dry on the most overrated holiday of the year, think again.

By Faith Decker | February 12, 2015

The Devil's Grid: 'Apotheon' beautifully slays gods

Besides a dull story, the indie game shines throughout.

By Damion Julien-Rohman | February 12, 2015

Pieces from the "Thomas Locke Hobbs: 'I know at a glance'" exhibition held at the ASU Herberger School of Art’s Step Gallery in downtown Phoenix on Wednesday. (Daniel Kwon/ The State Press)

'I know at a glance' premieres at Step Gallery

The new photo gallery tells the story of an ASU alumnus in black and white.

By Damion Julien-Rohman | February 11, 2015

Free museum deals in the Phoenix area

The Phoenix area is filled with culture and events, but many of these can be pricey. If you're in the mood to get a little more culture in your life on a budget, check out a few of the free museums around town.

By Bryanna Mundy | February 11, 2015

The Saguaro turned wood collection by Atlanta-born woodturner Philip Moulthrop is the centerpiece of the "Arizona Indigenous: New Turned Wood" by Philip and Matt Moulthrop exhibit at the Phoenix Botanical Gardens. (Daniel Kwon/ The State Press)

Desert Botanical Gardens exhibit 'Arizona Indigenous' showcases versatile, hardy wood

The simple materiality belies the beauty found in these bowls and plates.

| February 9, 2015

Uncharted perceptions: a look into the pool of contemporary art

The art world is overflowing with unique, visionary creators whose work is sadly unrecognized, but scoping out the work of a few exceptional artists is worth the time and effort.

By Celina Jimenez | February 5, 2015

Sixty years of 'Gumby' arrives at Tempe

"Gumby, Behind the Scenes: Celebrating 60 Great Years" celebrates the history of the tiny green giant and his creator.

By Damion Julien-Rohman | February 4, 2015

Top ten favorite artworks

Here's how I see my favorite pieces of art every single day.

| February 2, 2015

Outside the Lines: Feel something

The place: Denver Art Museum. The exhibit: Modern Masters. The artwork: Convergence by Jackson Pollock. Me: Standing planted in front of the 13-foot painting, nearly in tears, with the security guard keeping a suspicious eye on me. The overheard statement that riled my blood: "Really?

| January 26, 2015

The band Longbird led by siblings Mariah and Bobby Brown performing on Jan 22, 2015. Longbird was one of the bands that performed during the poetry slam hosted by Lawn Gnome Publishing. (Jonathan Galan/ The State Press)

Nü Dek brings night of slam poetry, local jams to Lawn Gnome Publishing

Local poets and musicians gathered to present an eclectic night of art to the Phoenix crowd.

| January 23, 2015

GreenHAUS Boutique + Gallery is part of a row of art and photography galleries on Roosevelt Street in downtown Phoenix. The gallery is set to be demolished to make way for a luxury apartment complex. (Daniel Kwon/ The State Press)

Roosevelt Row building, mural to be replaced by luxury apartments

The building that houses a historically-significant mural on Roosevelt Street in downtown Phoenix to be turned into luxury apartments despite location of renowned mural and community protests.

By Megan Janetsky | January 23, 2015

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