Primitivism in Portland
byTo fully understand the meaning of Primitivism, we must go back into history… The art brought by European explorers from the African continent was…
Art
Beyond the Rothko Summer
byPortland’s Art Scene thrives on transformation and isn’t confined to Museums. In a city where coffee shops act as art galleries and skateparks are…
Poetic Synesthesia
Cadence Video Poetry Festival is Coming to Portland
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I’ve attended countless poetry and film festivals over the years, but this was my first experience at a video poetry festival. The moment I…
EELS Performs In Portland For Their Lockdown Hurricane 2023 Tour
A Concert Review
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Best known for their 1996 hit “Novocaine For The Soul” off of the album Beautiful Freak, EELS invited Portland to join them on June…
The Black and Bright Future of Portland
Interview with Taishona Carpenter, Director of The Black Gallery
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The Black Gallery in the Pearl District opened its doors with a new exhibition to celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop music this year….
Android Flowers of the Future
Hito Steyerl's Vision of AI
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When I arrive at the Portland Art Museum there are at least five school buses. The museum is loud with high schoolers, puzzling over…
“Breaking Bread” in Haifa’s A-Sham Arab Food Festival
Chef Nof Atamna-Ismaeel’s A-Sham Arab Food Festival aims to foster cultural understanding in Israel
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At the start of “Breaking Bread,” an award winning film making rounds at international film festivals, Dr. Nof Atamna-Ismaeel describes her intersectional identities: “I…
Fashion, Function, and Art: Netsuke Exhibition at the Japanese Garden
Portland Japanese Garden hosts an exhibition of traditional netsuke carvings now through April 17
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Photo: A netsuke carving at the Portland Japanese Garden is on display under a small magnifying glass, bringing to life the fine details…
PSU Student Feature: Nikki James
Artistic Innovation in Our Midst
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Nikki James is a student at Portland State University and an incredible artist. Their passions range from illustration to poetry to painting. They are…
Dear Nora, U.S.A
The Enduring Catharsis of Katy Davidson’s Wistful Indie Pop
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In the beginning, Dear Nora was an island. Despite being a stone’s throw from Olympia, WA—a place where, according to songwriter Katy Davidson, “riot…