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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

"Likeaflex", a piece from 1968 by Fred Bauer, gift of Jay and Joyce Cooper, is displayed at the "These are Some of my Favorite Things" art gallery At ASU Brickyard Museum. (Photo by Stephanie Specht)

'Favorite Things' a smash hit at the Brickyard

The latest ceramics gallery gathers items from around the world, and close to the hearts of collectors.

By Damion Julien-Rohman | September 4, 2014

Horoscopes for the week of Sept. 3-10

The stars and tealeaves are back with new potentially correct interpretations of how your week has been unfolding and where it’s headed — with a song to match!

By Zachariah Webb | September 3, 2014

BUILD! exhibit brings families together

While the exhibit is a bit confusing in layout and overwhelming in design, it still preserves the childhood days we remember — when we were fueled by imagination and creativity as we built our very own LEGO world.

| September 3, 2014

Lalo Cota’s artistic communion with Phoenix

Local street artist paints his philosophy throughout the city of Phoenix.

By Aimee Plante | August 29, 2014

Brittany Corales, curator for the exhibition "In Solitude, Where We Are Least Alone" at the ASU Museum on Aug. 20.

'In Solitude,' but in the company of great art

A new exhibition at the ASU Art Museum, "In Solitude, Where We Are Least Alone," challenges visitors to disconnect for a moment of quiet self-reflection — in the company of great art.

By Zachariah Webb | August 27, 2014

Display of a rug dyed with Cochineal bugs at the the Crossroads Gallery in Heard Museum. Cochineal is a tiny insect that feeds on cactus, was used to produce dyes in some parts of Mexico and South America. (Photo by Ryan Liu)

Chocolate, Chili and Cochineal: Changing taste around the world

The exhibit will be available for visiting though Nov. 2.

By Juliet Moo | August 27, 2014

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