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Seniors Ciara Woida and Chava Buchbinder along with junior Nechama Buchbinder look over previous years 36 Arts books.

Club moves in new direction

Marta Hill May 31, 2018

Nearing the end of her senior year, senior Chava Buchbinder said 36 Arts is important to the school because many students are interested in art. “(36 Arts is important) because there are always going...

City and school calendar art competition comes to a close

City and school calendar art competition comes to a close

Sofia Seewald May 11, 2018
Contest meant to showcase unique art of St. Louis Park
The Way Things Go inspired by modern artist David Weiss Rube Goldberg machine video. The art pieces are combinations of random everyday objects.

Exhibit manufactures new from old

Emma Yarger May 8, 2018

Even for long-time modern art lovers this small exhibit, “The Way Things Go” could be easily overlooked and underestimated. “The Way Things Go” is featured at the Walker Art Center and consists...

Senior Alex Monson works on her graphics. Monson is currently seeking career opportunities in graphic design.

Senior designs art for rappers

Maggie Klaers May 7, 2018

What kind of art do you do? I like to draw, but what I’m trying to pursue is graphic design. Do you see yourself pursuing this as a career after high school?  Yes, certainly. That’s why...

Sophomore Abby Mcguire said she chose to draw Jean-Michel Basquiat because her grandmother would talk about how he changed people’s views of street art.
“I drew Jean-Michel Basquiat. I chose to draw him because he was around when my Grandma was around. I’ve heard her tell stories about him about how she recognized him as the person who brought street art to be seen as a real form of art, not just scribbling on the walls,” Mcguire said.

Portraits by Drawing and Illustration class

Nietzsche Deuel April 17, 2018

Art teacher Martha Ortman said she decided to have her students draw portraits of of people who made contributions to the black community after meeting with her equity coach. “This year I met...

Use with permission from Aramis Nolen

Senior expresses passion through spray painting

Sumaya Mohamed March 22, 2018

Inspired to make an impact in people's’ lives, senior Aramis Nolen said he plans to pursue a career in art.   “I like to change peoples lives somehow someway. That’s my purpose,” Nolen said....

The exhibit is located at the University of Minnesota Weisman Art Museum and is open to the public for free.

New exhibit at Weisman Art Museum tackles global warming

Sofia Seewald March 1, 2018

For students interested in learning about mankind’s impact on two regions on opposite ends of the globe, the Weisman Art Museum’s “Vanishing Ice: Alpine and Polar Landscapes in Art” exhibit...

Separation allows for additional layer of appreciation and awareness

Separation allows for additional layer of appreciation and awareness

Eli Curran-Moore February 14, 2018

Recent events in Hollywood prompt the classic question: ‘can and should we separate an artist from their art?’ Particularly if the artist’s actions warrant reevaluation of their work. Certainly an...

Famous artists accused of sexual assault spark conflict

Famous artists accused of sexual assault spark conflict

February 14, 2018
In light of recent sexual assault allegations, debates have begun regarding whether or not it is acceptable to consume art or media produced by creators who have criminal records or pending accusations against them.
Creators and art are inseparable, interlinked

Creators and art are inseparable, interlinked

Hannah Leff February 14, 2018

Because of the emergence of sexual assault allegations in the entertainment industry, people have begun to question how they should consume art and content. There is absolutely no way to separate the artist...

A nesting doll set from the Matryoshka Nesting Doll exhibit features prominent Russian political figures from Russia like Lenin, Stalin, Gorbachev, Yeltsin, and Putin.

Museum of Russian Art dense with culture

Emma Kempf December 21, 2017

For students interested in learning about history and culture through an artistic lense, the Minneapolis Museum of Russian Art is a hidden treasure. Occupying an old church off of Highway 35 and...

Students present projects on a photographer of their choice during their fourth hour Photo 1 class.

Digital photography completes research presentation

Alex Balfour November 17, 2017

For sophomore Lauren Schmelzer, her class’s digital photography project allowed her to research and find inspiration from an artist close to home. “(My project is) on Jim Brandenburg. He’s a local...

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