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Andy Downing

Andy is the director and editor of Matter News. The former editor of Columbus Alive, he has also written for The New York Times, Rolling Stone, Pitchfork, Stereogum, Spin, and more.

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Mona Gazala takes control of the story

The artist’s new exhibit explores ideas of authorship and debuts in her recently opened space, Gazala Projects, which she intends as a place of freedom for Palestinian creators and archivists.

Meagan Alwood-Karčić embraces sadness and joy in ‘Duet’

The artist’s new exhibit, rooted in friendship, loss and nature, will be on display at St. James Tavern in Italian Village through the end of December.

Dana Lynn Harper crafts a portal to another realm

The Columbus-born artist’s colorful new exhibit, which opens at the Vanderelli Room on Friday, Dec. 9, presents an escapist world still deeply connected with this one.

Miranova searches for answers on ‘What Now?’

The Alex Douglas-led indie rock band will celebrate the release of its new album with a concert at Rumba Cafe on Friday, Dec. 9.

Holi-Drag Storytime targeted by Proud Boys canceled by organizers

The family-friendly reading was called off after one drag queen posted a video on Friday in which they cited security protocols in announcing their withdrawal from the event.

Body Farm bids adieu to Ohio, continues to build community

Half of the power violence quartet will relocate to Braddock, Pa., following a series of weekend shows at Used Kids, Cafe Bourbon St. and Dirty Dungarees. But this is far from the end for the band.

Ruth Awad ‘builds a world’ in verse in which to preserve her mom

When the poet learned about a flare up of her mother’s aortic aneurysm, she started writing a series of poems meant to capture the elder’s wild energy and tender heart.

Reg Zehner gives ‘Tangible Possibilities’ space to breathe

The thought-provoking exhibit, on display through Dec. 10 at No Place Gallery, features the work of artists Kearra Amaya Gopee and Shalla Miller.

NV Gay makes deep human connection in ‘This Is Trans’

The exhibit, which opens at Stonewall on Saturday, Nov. 19, features photographs of 74 trans individuals alongside their response to a single prompt: What does it mean to you to be trans?

934 Gallery controversy opens conversations on race, censorship

A mural of Mayahuel, the Aztek goddess of fertility, painted by Cat Ramos, Isabel Francis Bongue and Vrinda Munoz has created a wave that continues to ripple within the local art scene.