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Alicia Eler

Critic / Reporter
Visual Art
Alicia Eler is the Star Tribune's visual art reporter and critic, and author of the book “The Selfie Generation. | Pronouns: she/they ”

Latest from Alicia Eler

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Master printer Cole Rogers starts over with C&C Editions

The retired co-founder of Highpoint Center for Printmaking has created a new, intimate, low-key space for artists in Uptown Minneapolis.
September 24, 2024
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‘Tibetan Buddhist Shrine Room’ finds permanent home at Minneapolis Institute of Art

More than 200 objects dating from the 1300s to the early 1900s are the gift of New York collector Alice S. Kandell.
September 17, 2024
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Did French artist Sophie Calle anticipate the rise of social media?

At the Walker Art Center, curator Henriette Huldisch opens a survey show of the visionary French artist’s works.
September 13, 2024
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10 must-see Twin Cities art exhibitions in fall 2024

Time travel back to 19th century Paris, enter the world of contemporary Latina Minnesota, remember the uprising after George Floyd’s murder, and more.
September 13, 2024
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Minnesota’s biggest arts prize of $100K goes to social justice leader whose artwork calls for change

McKnight winner Ricardo Levins Morales builds community through art and social justice by the people, for the people.
September 12, 2024
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Minneapolis College of Art and Design President Sanjit Sethi to depart after six years

Sethi started his job shortly before the pandemic, becoming the college’s 19th president.
September 11, 2024
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7 funny sculptures to catch at the Minnesota State Fair

Pepe the Pronto Pup, a giant rubber ducky and a withering wooden clown are just a few of the quirky sculptures.
August 29, 2024
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Top 10 funniest crop artworks at the Minnesota State Fair

Crop artists from East Bethel, St. Paul, Fridley, Minneapolis and other cities joke about politics, cats and the weirdness of seed art itself.
August 23, 2024
Stage & Arts

Minnesota’s biggest arts prize of $100K goes to social justice leader whose artwork calls for change

McKnight winner Ricardo Levins Morales builds community through art and social justice by the people, for the people.
September 12, 2024
Stage & Arts

Minneapolis College of Art and Design President Sanjit Sethi to depart after six years

Sethi started his job shortly before the pandemic, becoming the college’s 19th president.
September 11, 2024
Stage & Arts

7 funny sculptures to catch at the Minnesota State Fair

Pepe the Pronto Pup, a giant rubber ducky and a withering wooden clown are just a few of the quirky sculptures.
August 29, 2024
Stage & Arts

Top 10 funniest crop artworks at the Minnesota State Fair

Crop artists from East Bethel, St. Paul, Fridley, Minneapolis and other cities joke about politics, cats and the weirdness of seed art itself.
August 23, 2024
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