Moments in history thought of as the darkest of times can alter the history of a nation or even the whole world forever, making them both incredibly important and memorable. Sometimes, nations who recognize the hardships that a fellow nation is going through after a tragic event will show acts of compassion, showing that…
The annual Juried Student Art Show at Hope College will run from Monday, Nov. 27, to Friday, Dec. 8, in the DePree Art Center and Gallery. The exhibition opened with a juror’s talk on Monday in Cook Auditorium, and there will also be a reception on Dec. 8, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. to conclude…
Pop music is having quite the spurt of creative productivity these days. Maroon 5’s new album, “Red Pill Blues,” comes right smack-dab in the middle of it. Released Nov. 3, the album combines Adam Levine’s consistently smooth vocals with a freshly electronic sound. The track “What Lovers Do” featuring SZA has remained steady at number…
A VARIETY OF MEDIUMS — The pieces of art shown throughout Grand Rapids used all sorts of materials, such as the textbook pages seen in Chris Vitiello’s “The Language is Asleep,” shown above left. (Kelly Ocock) For the ninth year in a row, downtown Grand Rapids is alive from Sept. 20 to Oct. 8 for…
As we near the end of October, the Kruizenga Art Museum will host two events: “After Hours: A Taste of Japan” and “Day of the Dead Celebration,” on Oct. 26 and 28, respectively. The Kruizenga is known for incorporating pieces that are culturally appreciative into their galleries, such as their current exhibit on Japanese Meiji…
Hope College’s Kruizenga Art Museum (KAM) is featuring artistry worn this week through April 16. The exhibit, called “Spring Collections Reveal,” includes the latest spring and summer fashion. Modeled by fully styled mannequins, the fashion is taken from six independent women’s clothing stores in downtown Holland. These stores include Blu Veranda, Frances Jay, Jean…