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.
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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.
Creative Women of Color show celebrates diversity, shared values
A common thread links the divergent pieces by Black women artists currently on display at the Vanderelli Room.
Step inside artist Jasmine Murrell’s ‘House of Joy’
The immersive new exhibit is currently on display at the Ministry of Culture and Tourism in Franklinton.
What it’s like to be the target of right-wing harassment
Elizabeth Blackburn spoke at Worthington Kilbourne High School about her experience as a volunteer at Camp Shameless. She ended up in the crosshairs of Libs of TikTok, the Daily Caller and Fox News.
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Musician Aaron Cottrell goes it alone for ‘Two Sides to Me’
Cottrell wrote and recorded all of the parts for the new Aaron, Plain & Tall album, which he’ll celebrate with a full-band release show at Cafe Bourbon Street on Friday, Nov. 11.
Illogic begins to look at life beyond rap on ‘The Transition’
The Columbus rapper and producer will celebrate the release of his new album with a concert at Big Room Bar on Saturday, Nov. 12.