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
Colorful murals bring hope of revitalization to south Minneapolis
Thirty-three murals line the E. Lake Street corridor, and five murals color the Midtown Greenway, thanks to grants and donations.
July 18, 2025
Minneapolis Institute of Art will host a crop art exhibition after the State Fair wraps
The show features winners of Mia’s two new crop art awards and eight additional notable works.
July 1, 2025
Acclaimed Minnesota Hmong American artist gets Wisconsin retrospective
Pao Houa Her's work will be displayed in 10 locations in Sheboygan.
July 1, 2025
Review: Minneapolis writer studies Paris, one world expo at a time
Local nonfiction: “Nobody Sits Like the French” is an idiosyncratic look at the legacy of seven Parisian extravaganzas.
June 30, 2025
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
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