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Beauty in the details

Maria Fazal, Copy Editor February 5, 2015

Case Western Reserve University’s own Christopher Pekoc has an exhibition on view at the Akron Art Museum. But, considering Pekoc’s busy career, it’s no surprise that he has another exhibition...

Changing tradition

Maria Fazal, Copy Editor January 23, 2015

On Jan. 29, The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) Cleveland will be unveiling an exhibition by Joyce J. Scott, a sculptor widely known as the “Queen of Beadwork.” A Baltimore native, Scott still calls...

“Be the lobster”

Nardine Taleb, Contributing Reporter November 26, 2014

Do you have the courage? This is the question Elizabeth Gilbert, author of "Eat, Pray, Love" and "The Signature of All Things" asked her audience on Monday, Nov. 17 at the Writers Center Stage program,...

Coffee shop features gritty Cleveland artist

Maria Fazal, Staff Reporter November 21, 2014

John G. is a name that may not resonate strongly with those outside of Cleveland, but most locals have seen his artwork at some point, whether they realize it or not. His pieces are frequently featured...

“People’s Art Show” opens to commendation and condemnation

Maria Fazal, Staff Reporter November 7, 2014

One of Cleveland’s most controversial art exhibitions has returned for another round. This marks the 21st Cleveland State University’s “People’s Art Show.” The show always leaves an impression,...

The eye in its wild state

Maria Fazal, Staff Reporter October 31, 2014

Surrealist photography typically conjures up images of manipulated digital masterpieces. However, the surrealist form of photography has been around for quite a long time, beginning in the early 20th century. The...

Let art engage your senses

Tiffany Cheung, Contributing Reporter October 3, 2014

This year’s Fall Exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) Cleveland features two exhibitions: Ferran Adrià’s “Notes on Creativity” and Kirk Mangus’ “Things Love.” Both of these...

EMBA students make friends for life

Anne Nickoloff, Arts & Entertainment Editor October 3, 2014

After an unforgettable trip abroad, Case Western Reserve University’s graduate students in the Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) class of 2015 found a creative way to give back to South...

Photos of CMAs 2014 Chalk Festival

Photos of CMA’s 2014 Chalk Festival

Anne Nickoloff, Arts & Entertainment Editor September 14, 2014

For the 25th year in a row, the Cleveland Art Museum brought professional artists and community members alike for a weekend of chalk art, covering the sidewalks in front of the building. With live music...

The Cleveland Orchestra offers deals for students

Mike Suglio, Staff Reporter August 9, 2014

Did you know that 19,838 students attended performances at both Blossom and Severance Hall last year? That’s probably because Severance Hall offers CWRU students some of the best deals there are around...

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