Art

February 27, 2025

Jonathan Thunder: Sovereignty of Joy

In this episode of North Star Stories, Darek DeLille sits down with artist Jonathan Thunder to explore his solo exhibit at Gamut Gallery. Jonathan discusses how storytelling and personal experiences shape his pieces, offering listeners a deeper understanding of his art. Join Darek and Jonathan for a rich conversation that explores the heart of Jonathan’s creative process, the messages he shares through his art, and a unique behind-the-scenes look at the world of this gifted and experienced Indigenous artist. [Read Transcript...]

February 21, 2025

825 Arts Centers Black Voices This Month

An art center in the Rondo and Frogtown communities is committed to spreading joy within the Twin Cities, starting with their black history month celebration. North Star Stories' Jamad Jama interviews Mercedes Yarbrough and Nehemiah Jett of 825 Art, giving listeners insight into their three upcoming events and how they connect to their mission as an art center. [Read Transcript...]

August 14, 2023

MN90: About a Cellist

In 2001, Walker Art Center curator Joan Rothfuss had a light bulb moment. Not about a visual artist. But about an experimental cellist, Charlotte Moorman, now mostly forgotten. But Rothfuss would try to right that wrong with her sudden inspiration: She would write Moorman’s biography. Here’s Britt Aamodt. [Read Transcript...]

July 24, 2023

Jim Denomie’s Year of Daily Paintings

2005 – Jim Denomie, Ojibwe artist from Minneapolis, had only been painting for fifteen years. Now 50, he wanted to bring the fun back into his art by making a painting a day for a year. But that was after spending all day at his construction job. Here’s Britt Aamodt. [Read Transcript...]