Alicia Eler
Critic / Reporter
Visual ArtAlicia Eler is the Minnesota Star Tribune's visual art reporter and critic, and author of the book “The Selfie Generation. | Pronouns: she/they ”
Latest from Alicia Eler
Somali-Swedish artist Salad Hilowle’s works on exhibit at American Swedish Institute
Minnesota’s Somali community collaborated with the artist.
June 26, 2025
16 fantastical, brightly colored papier-mâché alebrijes take over Raspberry Island
The traveling exhibition is a project of the Minnesota Latino Museum, which is still working on creating its permanent home.
June 24, 2025
Storytelling map explores hidden stories of LGBTQ communities in rural Minnesota
The history map participatory project dates back to 1790 and has more than 140 entries.
June 19, 2025
Maker of popular plush fish bags gives 5% of sales to Trans Mutual Aid
Curlworks co-founder Olly Gibbs started experimenting with making fish designs during the pandemic.
June 13, 2025
20-foot-tall pencil on Lake of the Isles lawn will get its annual sharpening
The giant No. 2 pencil also is the subject of a documentary film.
June 3, 2025
12 Minnesota summer art festivals to check out
From June to August, journey from the East Side of St. Paul all the way up to Duluth in search of art.
June 3, 2025
Jewish artists seek to process grief and healing in solidarity with Palestinians in art exhibition
“Witness” includes work by eight Jewish artists, some anonymous.
May 27, 2025
How do you paint a giant spoon? At the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, very carefully.
The spoon in “Spoonbridge and Cherry” was last repainted in 2017.
May 24, 2025
20-foot-tall pencil on Lake of the Isles lawn will get its annual sharpening
The giant No. 2 pencil also is the subject of a documentary film.
June 3, 2025
12 Minnesota summer art festivals to check out
From June to August, journey from the East Side of St. Paul all the way up to Duluth in search of art.
June 3, 2025
Jewish artists seek to process grief and healing in solidarity with Palestinians in art exhibition
“Witness” includes work by eight Jewish artists, some anonymous.
May 27, 2025
How do you paint a giant spoon? At the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, very carefully.
The spoon in “Spoonbridge and Cherry” was last repainted in 2017.
May 24, 2025