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A different take on the Middle East at the ASU Art Museum

The ASU Art Museum holds a somewhat different kind of gallery.

By Damion Julien-Rohman | September 18, 2014

How to be inspired

Ideas create ideas, it just takes a bit of time and a a lot more than a half-second glance.

| September 18, 2014

Ximenna Hofsetz (left) and Tiernan Warner (right) on September 16 at the opening of their gallery "Why we Bend" at the Step Gallery.? (Photo by Emily Johnson)

Strange nostalgia: Exhibit ‘why we bend’ lends tangibility to memory

A new exhibit at the Step Gallery by Herberger students Tiernan Warner and Ximenna Hofsetz explores the surreal world of memory.

By Zachariah Webb | September 17, 2014

México: Politica y Poética, Sept. 16th, 2014

ASU Art Museum breaks borders

ASU Art Museum hosts students to take a trip to Latin America via art.

By Freesia Denaples | September 16, 2014

'Creatures' take over Firehouse Gallery

Local art show covers expanses of theme and imagery unheard of in the world of conventional art exhibitions

By Emily Zentner | September 16, 2014

Modernizing classic art creates compelling messages

These artists pay homage to master artists who influenced development and essentially shaped the art world we know today. But they also imbue these works with a striking aesthetic, creating something can at once be classically beautiful and dynamically compelling.

| September 15, 2014

Freshman sociology major Carolina Hernandez and interdisciplinary art and performance senior Shiloh Ashley help paint the Calle 16 Mural Project in 2012. The mural was unveiled at the West campus along with the closing ceremonies for the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. (Photo by Vince Dwyer)

ASU's West campus celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with salsa, art, theater

West campus hosts many activities for Hispanic Heritage Month.

By Rachael Tashbook | September 14, 2014

Samuel Peoples, a West campus student, performed some of his self-written poems during Open Mic Night at ASU West campus on Friday, Sept. 12. (Photo by Carly Traxler)

West campus mic night: An evening with poet Neil Hilborn

Stringing lights lit up the Delph Courtyard as daylight started to close, and the first open mic night of the year began at ASU West, this time highlighting the famous slam poet Neil Hilborn.

By Rachael Tashbook | September 13, 2014

Graphic novel 'Seconds' a familiar page-turner

Bryan Lee O'Malley's third effort is a time-bending hit.

By Damion Julien-Rohman | September 11, 2014

ASU alumna Allison Fuentes is featured in the Grant Street Studious building where her exhibit is featured inside the Step Gallery. (Photo by Tynin Fries)

Mystery at Step Gallery: The dynamic art of Allison Fuentes

Fuentes's exhibit, "No. Title" at the Step Gallery in downtown Phoenix forces visitors to consider the dynamic nature of art and space.

By Zachariah Webb | September 10, 2014

Why you shouldn't dismiss NSFW art

This post is NSFJ: Not Suitable for Judgement.

| September 10, 2014

(Photo courtesy Art Link/Art by Paulo Bruscky)

New Phoenix Art Museum exhibit showcases political struggle, dark themes

The Phoenix Art Museum’s newest exhibit is sure to bring up some dark thoughts.

By Danielle Kernkamp | September 9, 2014

Artlink Phoenix presents 16th annual juried exhibition

A mixture of quiet, refined, and eclectic — almost cartoon-like — art brightened up the hollow, echoey White Column room in the Icehouse in the form of 3-D sculptures, videography and flat paintings alike.

By Keerthi Vedantam | September 9, 2014

"Before I Die" walls promote public participation in making art

Chang's installations is one of many that combine public art with widespread engagement. While the walls help beautify their surrounding area, they also offer a running observation on social behavior and the human condition.

| September 8, 2014

Pro-feminist crowned Phoenix poetry king

Last night’s local Individual World Poetry Slam finals selected Phoenix’s official representative.

By Aimee Plante | September 7, 2014

Matthew Marshall with his artwork at Cartel Coffee Lab during the release of the second volume of TPK’s print publication on Friday, Sept. 5, 2014. (Photo by Shiva Balasubramanian)

The Paper Knife, a multiplatform arts organization, releases second volume

"More of everything. More shows. More tapes. More books. More CDs. New content. A bit more activity," TPK said.

| September 6, 2014

International poetry slam competition kicks off in Phoenix

Phoenix iWPS semifinals give a glimpse of who will perform at finals this weekend.

By Aimee Plante | September 5, 2014

Look beyond the grime on Roosevelt for bona fide gems

With the artistic underbelly of Phoenix just a few blocks uptown of the Downtown campus, there’s no reason for students not to take the chance and explore what unique experiences the city has waiting for them.

By Emily Zentner | September 5, 2014

One artist's long journey brings art to Midtown

After nearly 30 years, ASU alumna Lisa Sette breaks ground bringing her college dream to reality with the opening of the Lisa Sette commercial art gallery in Midtown Phoenix.

By Olivia Richard | September 5, 2014

Longtime artist, Lucretia Torva works on a mural for the Phoenix Wayfinding Art Project. The piece is being created to help bring a sense of community to downtown Phoenix. (Photo by Tynin Fries)

Automotive shop or art space? One artist blends the two in her paintings

Lucretia Torva has dabbled in all kinds of art and all types of subjects, but now she finds herself inspired by one thing: cars.

By Keerthi Vedantam | September 4, 2014

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