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Full house at Critical Discourse compares top public vote winners

Submitted 10-01-2012 under OPINION

Critical Discourse was heavy on quality though kind conversation between the panel and much lighter on audience participation this year.

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Spiritual Lake offers captivating photographic works

Submitted 09-30-2012 under OPINION

Spiritual Lake is a noteworthy exhibition of photographic works by Christopher Cox and collaborator Jacob Bullard.

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Lights in the Night makes Grand Rapids glow

Submitted 09-29-2012 under OPINION

An estimated 20,000 paper lanterns were released downtown as part of ArtPrize performance "Lights in the Night."

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What do you see: Anne Gates explores the why of our 'Motivation'

Submitted 09-28-2012 under OPINION

In a vast collection of work surrounded by masses of people, these small, breakable and (until now) mundane materials have the power to hold my gaze.

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Like paintings? Head down to The Spot

Submitted 09-28-2012 under OPINION

Curated by two art-loving businessmen and a landscape artist, The Spot is a venue filled with a variety of strong work.

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The human body in all its beauty and strangeness at Frederik Meijer Gardens

Submitted 09-28-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

26 artists from all over the world tackle the human form for ArtPrize at Frederik Meijer Gardens.

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Pub 43 organizes cohesive Conversation

Submitted 09-28-2012 under OPINION

Pub 43 on Division fills its usually dynamic space with a conversation hung specifically for ArtPrize 2012.

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ArtPrize Artist Profile: Pete Weatherhead's 'G Rap City' a prize to behold

Submitted 09-28-2012 under OPINION

With a call to remove guns from Grand Rapids, Pete Weatherhead updates his roots.

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ArtPrize Artist Profile: Looking back in time with Robert Watkins

Submitted 09-28-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Robert Watkins discusses his 2012 ArtPrize entry and what Grand Rapids means to him.

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ArtPrize Artist Profile: Henkel's 8-foot tall 'Rainman' stands at 50 Monroe

Submitted 09-28-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Former Art Train artist installs 'Rainman' at 50 Monroe.

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