Critic / reporter | Visual art

Alicia Eler is the Star Tribune's visual art reporter and critic, and author of the book “The Selfie Generation. | Pronouns: she/they ”


3 art shows to see before the State Fair takes over Minnesota

Art is hot at Kolman & Reeb Gallery, NE Sculpture Gallery Factory and Bockley Gallery.


University of Minnesota professor finds joy — and solace — in gardening

A 2024 Guggenheim Fellowship winner, Lamar Peterson will travel to Georgia to research marginalized artists.


Minneapolis launches a Cultural Districts Arts Fund grant program

The Minneapolis Arts & Cultural Affairs Department expects to award about $690,000 in grants each year.


5 not-to-miss artworks in Walker Art Center's reinstallation of its permanent collection

Wild blue horses, Native revisionist stories, abstract gems and more offer a peek into the 12,000+ works in the permanent collection.


Minnesota State Fair ends popular commemorative art program

The program has run for 20 years and featured 19 artists.


Karin Larsson: The new focus of the American Swedish Institute's exhibition

Karin Larsson, an artist in her own right and wife of popular Swedish artist Carl Larsson, finally gets her due.


Minneapolis Institute of Art declines show after artist is accused of sexual assault

Mia was considering the show for its 2025 exhibition schedule.


3 Twin Cities art events that get weird with it

A puppet murder play, an ode to the chair and a cabaret-style show devoted to weird art are among the strangest things to do in Minnesota this month.


New American studio glass exhibit at Shoreview museum goes beyond Dale Chihuly

A new exhibit at the Cafesjian Art Trust Museum offers a broader look at the artists who shaped the art glass movement.


Artist Keith Haring painted a mural for the Walker Art Center. Where did it go?

The internationally acclaimed artist and activist made the artwork while an artist-in-residence in Minneapolis in 1984.