Art

A semester in music from The State Press arts desk

The State Press arts desk's favorite songs of spring 2019.

By Jessica Myers | April 18, 2019

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WanderbUS tour brings German immersion on wheels to Tempe

WanderbUS is making its way through every state in the continental U.S., and is en route to visit ASU Tempe later this week.

By Itzia Crespo | April 16, 2019

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Tempe band Breakup Shoes makes strides in local music scene and beyond

The release of the band's first music video is just one of many recent successes for Tempe band, Breakup Shoes.

By Marissa Whitey | April 11, 2019

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Art, music and flames: Local 'burners' bring Burning Man to downtown Phoenix

The local Burning Man community is organizing IGNiGHT, a month-long arts exhibition at the Alwun House in downtown Phoenix.

By Will McClelland | April 9, 2019

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SP Review: For its good intentions, 'Breakthrough' sinks through the cracks

"Breakthrough" puts the remarkable story of a boy brought back to life through a pretty bland filter. 

By Brandon King | April 8, 2019

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Eight art seniors 'explore what it means to be present'

The exhibition will feature varied examples of art that all reflect how individuals experience reality.

By Endia Fontanez | April 7, 2019

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Five ASU affiliates who are using their art to make change in their communities

Take a look at these five students and alumni who are impacting the ASU community. 

By Chelsea Hofmann | April 7, 2019

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Long-distance friends overcome state lines and genre boundaries in debut EP

Two students and long-distance friends known as Memory Bank are releasing their first EP in April.

By Marissa Whitey | April 4, 2019

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ASU project uses immigration stories to inspire community mural

The Facing Immigration ll class at ASU is hosting a community mural painting event to tell people's immigration stories and bring them to life in a mural.

By Will McClelland | April 3, 2019

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SP Review: 'Shazam!' fills its fun with feels

In the newest entry in the DC Extended Universe, "Shazam!" tries to explore what it means to be a superhero.

By Brandon King | April 2, 2019

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C is for cults! Encyclopedia Show AZ provides a new take on old topic

The Encyclopedia Show held in Tempe is a series of performances that deal with a particular topic, and this time it's cults.

By Troy Hill | April 2, 2019

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Gallery: Photos from Field Day music festival featuring Joyce Manor

Joyce Manor rocks out alongside student and local bands at Field Day music festival.

By Dustin Davila-Bojorquez | March 31, 2019

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Joyce Manor to share a stage with local artists at Field Day music festival

Local artists such as Elna Rae, Go Outside and Flower Chow will open for Joyce Manor at ASU this weekend.

By Marissa Whitey | March 28, 2019

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B-Sides: 'Beware of the Dogs' by Stella Donnelly

Stella Donnelly dazzles with politically conscious, indie-pop debut album that would accentuate any hipster's playlist.

By Jessica Myers | March 28, 2019

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Second annual Uncertainty Fashion Show to showcase colorful student collections

Thirteen collections will be displayed at the Uncertainty Fashion Show, ranging from Western-themed styles to neon colors.

By Ellie Borst | March 27, 2019

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Humanizing prisoners: How an ASU professor taught Jane Austen to sex offenders

Devoney Looser was challenged and moved by her experience teaching Jane Austen to sex offenders in Florence State Prison. 

By Will McClelland | March 27, 2019

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Herberger Institute lecture series brings visiting artists to ASU

Rodrigo Valenzuela and Val Britton are the newest featured artists leading two events in ASU's 2019 Visiting Artist and Scholar Lecture Series.

By Samia Salahi | March 26, 2019

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ASU grad student shines a light on harmful light pollution

Louise Fisher's showcase on how light pollution's effects on sleep will include mixed-media prints, artist books and more.

By Endia Fontanez | March 24, 2019

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SP Review: 'The Dirt' revels in debauchery, and kind of works

Mötley Crüe's story gets brought to life in "The Dirt," and its story makes it through in decent shape. 

By Brandon King | March 24, 2019

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ASU's 'Change the World' event puts student visionaries on display

ASU students are changing the world and sparking conversations of meaning through their own creative outlets. 

By Sarah Alcantar | March 21, 2019

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