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Visual Arts

Art Review | May 23, 2013

After the After-Party: California College of the Arts 2013 MFA Show

CCA's 2013 MFA show brings 75 artists together in a massive show of works spanning the range from delicate gestures to post-apocalyptic installations. By Mark Taylor   

Art Review | May 21, 2013

Mills College MFA Exhibition, a 'Compound Vision'

Highlights from this year's Mills College MFA Exhibition include towers of speakers, ambiguous objects, impressive ceramics, and immersive installations. By Kristin Farr   

Art Review | May 19, 2013

SFAI MFA Students Overtake the Old Mint in 'Currency'

Don't miss the SFAI class of 2013 and their year-end MFA exhibition at the strange and wonderful Old Mint building. By Sarah Hotchkiss   

Help Desk | May 13, 2013

Ideal Representation

In which our eminent advisor seeks out artists' opinions on finding a gallery that's the right fit for you. By Bean Gilsdorf   

Visual Arts | May 12, 2013

Yo Mama: On Art and Working Motherhood

A recent performance of Mierle Laderman Ukeles "Manifesto for Maintenance Art" 1969 provides an artist's counterpoint to the current considerations of working motherhood. By Christian L. Frock   

Visual Arts | May 02, 2013

Fabricating a Future with Atelier Dion

Watch an interview with Jay and Rie Dion, a husband and wife team who used their skills as ceramic artists to create a small business focused on custom fabrication. By Little Paper Planes   

Help Desk | Apr 29, 2013

Being "Discovered"

In which our sage columnist reveals the steps necessary to getting your big art world break. By Bean Gilsdorf   

Help Desk | Apr 15, 2013

Art Consultant Transformation

In which our diligent source for all things art-related advises on changing career paths. By Bean Gilsdorf   

Visual Arts | Apr 13, 2013

Vending Machines Dispense Art in Small Packages of Panache

The Art-o-mat® up-cycles the vintage cigarette machine, dispensing $5 packs of art. By Erika Milvy   

Art Review | Apr 10, 2013

Lee Friedlander's Cray Photographs at the Cantor Arts Center

An exhibition of Lee Friedlander's 1986 photographs of Wisconsin's Cray Research supercomputer facility provides intriguing making-of shots, but little information on what's being made. By Ben Marks   

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Art & Design
  • Meet London's Master Architects In Jell-0

    London duo Sam Bompas and Harry Parr have made names for themselves with their wild, experimental food installations. From pineapple islands and banana vapors to re-creations of famous architectural monuments, their work playfully pushes the boundary of how we experience food.

  • Styling The NBA

    Basketball star Carmelo Anthony is known off the court for his signature fashion flare. Host Michel Martin speaks with his stylist, Khalilah Williams-Webb, about what goes into dressing Anthony and other high-profile clients.

  • Tattoos Still Taboo?

    America has a love/hate relationship with tattoos, but body ink is becoming more and more mainstream. Host Michel Martin speaks with Fatty, the owner of Fatty's Custom Tattooz in Washington, D.C, about America's fascination with tattoos, and the fading cultural taboos.

  • 'Nanogardens' Sprout Up On The Surface Of A Penny

    Engineers have figured out a way to get crystals to form rose and tulip sculptures, each smaller than a strand of hair. The gardens sprout up on a penny dipped in a salt solution. The technique is similar to 3-D printing and could one day be used to make any complex shape.

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KQED Science Site Relaunches

All of KQED's science and environment content is now aggregated in one place on KQED.org. Find everything from Astronomy to Zebras! 

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Enter the New "ImageMakers" Screening Room

Enjoy films from present and past seasons of KQED's short independent film series, divided into Animation, Comedy, Drama, and Suspense.