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High Five offers innovative take on ArtPrize curation

Submitted 09-24-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

High Five provides a contemplative and well-executed space at 55 Campau

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Gaspard Gallery combines poetry and photography

Submitted 09-24-2012 under OPINION

Near the southern boundary of the competition, two newcomers to the Avenue have created a space that rewards those who step away from the crowds.

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Role/Play at Kendall College shows that sometimes less is more

Submitted 09-22-2012 under OPINION

Sometimes what pieces are made out of steal all the glory. In Kendall's exhibition "Role/Play," what the work is made from only begins to scratch the surface of this expertly curated show.

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What do you see: Plexus No 18 at Kendall College

Submitted 09-22-2012 under OPINION

Gabriel Dawe's strings will take you in and off center, another sophisticated and playful work along with a venue full of that same successful tension between playfulness and complexity.

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"Cup of Life" takes a closer look at coffee

Submitted 09-22-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Bitter End employee Alysha Lach's ArtPrize entry investigates people's relationship to coffee

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Redefining Habitats: a juxtaposition between nature and design

Submitted 09-21-2012 under OPINION

Alois Kronschlaeger combines constructed natural environments with modern architecture in Habitat.

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McDaniel works through "Anxiety" with sculptural installation at UICA

Submitted 09-21-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

An introverted personality, Ryan McDaniel brings his insightful artistic voice to life through his creation.

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What do you see: Breathing Room at SiTE:LAB

Submitted 09-21-2012 under OPINION

Tucked away in the back of a large venue is a quiet space to breathe.

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Thumbs up or thumbs down: The Rapidian hosts a Debate

Submitted 09-20-2012 under NEWS

This year, The Rapidian adds a gallery of photos where you can debate the merits of ArtPrize entries, vote up and down, and get those conversations started.

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Beerhorst family and MadCap Coffee give ArtPrize a lift

Submitted 09-20-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

MadCap Coffee will house the Beerhorst Family's entry for ArtPrize this year.

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