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How to Make a Mandala

The ancient Tibetan art form is an exercise in patience—and letting go.

Sep 13

How to Make a Mandala

Sep 13

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The Collector at the Top of the World

How a major collection of Tibetan Buddhist treasures landed in Minnesota

Sep 10

A golden figure of a Buddha, with a large golden crown, hands crossed on its chest.

Sep 10

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Bohemian Rhapsody: The Surprising Story of the Perfect Summer Painting

Santiago Rusiñol left his family for the avant-garde. He found redemption in the ordinary.

Aug 30

Peachy, pink walls enclose a patio of stone steps, a cistern, and potted plants.

Aug 30

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The Curious History of Dogs in Art

Almost as long as people have made art, they have made art about dogs. Here’s what that says about us.

Aug 28

Six dogs sit around a dimly lit table playing poker.

Aug 28

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The Woman who Won Paris (and Lost)

Elisabeth Vigée-Le Brun won the hearts of France’s aristocracy, including Marie Antoinette. But it was their heads she should have been…

Aug 2

The Woman who Won Paris (and Lost)

Aug 2

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When Art was an Olympic “Sport”

For nearly half a century, the modern Games included artistic competitions. What happened?

Jul 31

When Art was an Olympic “Sport”

Jul 31

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The Olympics in Art

Great artworks of Olympic sports—and a few things that should be

Jul 22

The Olympics in Art

Jul 22

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Tooth, Claw, Fire, Rain

A beginner’s guide to dragons

Mar 28

Tooth, Claw, Fire, Rain

Mar 28

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The Gift of Gordon Parks

The great American photographer shed an artful light on injustice. His grand-niece is using his legacy to inspire.

Jan 2

The Gift of Gordon Parks

Jan 2

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Native American Art is American Art

But it has almost never been shown this way. That’s starting to change.

Jan 2

Native American Art is American Art

Jan 2

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From Monet to Matisse, Asian to African, ancient to contemporary, Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia) is a world-renowned art museum that welcomes everyone.

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