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State of the Arts

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Tag: Design

News and reviews

MIA exhibition explores Finnish innovation in design

Marianne CombsMarianne Combs May 16, 2014, 8:16 AM May 16, 2014
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The Minneapolis Institute of Arts’ new exhibition on Finnish design presents some of the latest ideas from a culture that has a growing appreciation for home furnishings that are both local and sustainable. Read more →

Imagining the city of the future

Marianne CombsMarianne Combs February 6, 2013, 3:26 PM Feb 6, 2013
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This year’s Videotect contest asks creative types to depict their vision of what will someday be.

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Goldstein Museum creates new award for emerging designers

Marianne CombsMarianne Combs December 5, 2012, 11:38 AM Dec 5, 2012

The winner will be flown to the Twin Cities, given an award of $2,000 and asked to speak at the University of Minnesota’s College of Design.

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Taking fashion design to outer space

Marianne CombsMarianne Combs April 5, 2012, 3:23 PM Apr 5, 2012

A University of Minnesota student will spend her summer working with NASA on new high tech suits for astronauts.

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Brewing a love for beer… through swag

Marianne CombsMarianne Combs April 2, 2012, 2:00 PM Apr 2, 2012
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Three guys combine their love of beer with their marketing and graphic design skills.

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Videotect 2: And the winners are…

Marianne CombsMarianne Combs March 2, 2012, 12:24 PM Mar 2, 2012

Last night marked the second annual awards ceremony for Videotect, a video competition that was created to get people thinking about urban design issues.

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The art of the costume

Marianne CombsMarianne Combs February 14, 2012, 12:16 PM Feb 14, 2012

Costume designer Matthew LeFebvre gives a backstage tour of how he creates period costumes for A Christmas Carol and other productions.

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Videotecture: Where film and design meet

Marianne CombsMarianne Combs February 7, 2012, 1:47 PM Feb 7, 2012

You have until February 10 to vote for your favorite short film promoting smart design and transportation.

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It’s Arts Week on Midday

Marianne CombsMarianne Combs January 30, 2012, 2:29 PM Jan 30, 2012
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This week I’m filling in as host of Midday, and every day at 11am we’re taking on a different arts-related topic. I’ll also be joined by a different co-host for each hour.

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Reclaiming the parking lot

Marianne CombsMarianne Combs January 9, 2012, 8:43 AM Jan 9, 2012
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For some, parking lots are an eyesore. For others, they are an untapped resource for building community.

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