Liv Martin
Articles
More than just memes: local artists digging deeper into meme culture
Like many 20-somethings, Eric Larson is a member of the generation that grew up with memes. He can barely remember when they started entering his consciousness because for him, it feels like they have been around forever.
A hit and a miss: Vulfpeck’s “Hill Climber” and Benny Blanco’s “Friends Keep Secrets”
The longtime producer and songwriter for pop stars like Katy Perry, Rihanna and Ed Sheeran, released his first album, “Friends Keep Secrets” Dec. 7.
Cinnamon spice and everything nice: local Christmas market thrives in St. Paul
Immediately, the smell of cinnamon flooded visitors’ senses as they walked into the European Christmas Market in downtown St. Paul. Saturday morning, the East Plaza at Union Depot was transformed into a classic German-style holiday market.
Discover “hygge” just in time for winter… and finals
The Danish word “hygge” (pronounced hoo-guh) roughly translates into “cozy” in English. But, the word has taken on a lot more meaning than that.
Sustunes brings music charged with meaning to St. Paul campus
In lieu of the familiar three R’s, “reduce, reuse, recycle,” this year’s Sustunes has a different take on sustainability: “resilience, rise, revive.”
Q&A: Ladybrain talks new show, 'Hysteria'
Ladybrain made waves this past summer with its first show, “Ladybrain: A Sketch Comedy Revue,” which explored the male gaze and the "Free the Nipple" movement, among other things.
Review: Supporting singers outshine leads in U’s 'Albert Herring'
On Friday night, the University of Minnesota Opera Theatre gave a color-infused, modern performance of Benjamin Britten’s “Albert Herring."
'The Art of Avoiding PPL' is relatable for anyone with anxiety
Jose Dominguez never planned to show his intricate, colorful journal pages to anyone. But, there he was, at the opening of his first solo show in years Saturday night at the Public Functionary gallery. The large, open room — equipped with a DJ and plenty of Pabst Blue Ribbon beer — was filled with admirers of his work.
Ashley Mary embodies the rainbow — in work and in spirit
You may be one of her 46,000+ Instagram followers. Maybe you bought a planner at Anthropologie, a yoga mat from Manduka or a makeup bag from Target with her artwork on it. During your daily commute, you might have glimpsed a colorful bus stop in Uptown that she single-handedly painted.
The White Page gallery celebrates five prolific years
On Saturday night, friends gathered at The White Page gallery on Cedar Avenue to celebrate a milestone.
