Oklahoma’s long and abiding love affair with the movies dates back nearly to the dawn of cinema itself. Will Rogers was the biggest movie star of his day, and fellow Oklahomans like Tom Mix and Gene Autry weren’t far behind. Cimarron, which depicted the 1889 Land Run, was one of the earliest Oscar winners for […]
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Prairie potter
With clay, John Frank captured the essence of Oklahoma, producing state-inspired dinnerware sets and trinkets that would gain nationwide recognition for his company, Frankoma Pottery. Now, in tribute to Frank and his work, the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art presents Oklahoma Clay: Frankoma Pottery. The exhibition began April 20 and runs through Sept. 16. […]
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May help
Support the arts and do your heart some good by participating in the 38th May Fair Arts Festival Saturday at Andrews Park in Norman. “Art and Sole” is this year’s theme, since the Assistance League of Norman opted to incorporate a 5K and 2K fun run with its annual event that emphasizes children’s art education […]
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Hip anatomy
Despite a common misconception that they are all about partying, hip-hop lyrics often convey important messages regarding political and social problems. At Inclusion in Art’s latest exhibition, Cipher, which opened last weekend, artists display pieces of their work inspired by hip-hop lyrics. Cipher’s first run was last year in Tulsa, but because of statewide interest, […]
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That’s hard-core
In Oklahoma, artists aren’t always able to unleash their wild side, but Biting the Apple provides an annual exception. From Friday to Saturday at Individual Artists of Oklahoma Gallery, there’s no holding back. Doubling as a fundraiser, Biting the Apple is a juried art and performance exhibition where local creatives can express themselves through provocative […]
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Why so serious?
Think about it: Did Tonto ever smile? Throughout history, popular culture largely has painted the American Indian as humorless. Take the man who shed a single tear in 1971’s iconic “Keep America Beautiful” anti-litter campaign; the stoic, silent Will Sampson in the film One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest; even the famous 1887 photograph of […]
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‘Box’ office
Last month, Science Museum Oklahoma challenged 13 of the state’s most innovative and stylish companies to face off in a competition of creativity. The results became a new exhibition titled Out of the Box. Each business received a box of assorted items, all of which they were required to use in the construction of a […]
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Young at art
Now in its second decade, the annual exhibit Momentum: Art Doesn’t Stand Still returns Friday and Saturday. Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition started Momentum 11 years ago to showcase young artists statewide. All featured artists are age 30 or under. “Momentum gives you a sense of what young artists in Oklahoma are creating,” said Kelsey Karper, […]
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Creative dissent
The Norman resident wanted to increase awareness of the bill, which passed the state Senate last month, so she invited friends to participate in a photography sitting to combine art and activism. The resulting photographs are part of a larger artistic reaction borne of anger and resistance to the legislation.“I feel deeply fortunate to have […]
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Royal engagement
Quite literally, the Oklahoma City Museum of Art proudly will serve as the only U.S. venue for an exhibit fit for a prince. Debuting tomorrow, “Princely Treasures: European Masterpieces 1600-1800 from the Victoria and Albert Museum in London” displays items gathered from countries such as France, Italy, Sweden, Russia and more. “It’s one of the […]