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A photo of Arris' J. Cohen's work in the exhibtion.

"The two also described Afrofuturism as an evolving concept, with Black creators reinterpreting and reclaiming the past and present with an eye on building toward a more empowered future. 'What…

A photo of the UAS entrance sign in the Lazarus Building

"Florman said while interning at the Urban Arts Space, students will work on general assignments, but will also be able to specialize in areas like video production, marketing or exhibition design…

A photo showing the inside of the Urban Arts Space gallery.

In partnership with the Mellon Foundation, Ohio State will launch bold, far-reaching initiatives involving multiple university units and programs, including the College of Arts and Sciences, Urban…

A photo of the skyline of Columbus

We’re honored to be featured in this ARTnews piece alongside so many other cultural institutions in Columbus!

“Located within the Lazarus Building in downtown Columbus, the OSU…

A photo showing a work in progress of a collage work by Samuel Lo, featuring a human torso

When viewing art, people often extrapolate a deeper meaning behind the work. The minds of the artists themselves, however, typically go unconsidered.

Ohio State’s Department of Art and the…

Nico and other artists of Grieving Landscapes sitting on the floor of Urban Arts Space

At the onset of the dance performance staged as part of “Grieving Landscapes,” Nico Lawson and Siera Dance will ask one another a series of four questions: 1) When did you realize you could think…

A glowing bue pool filled with fake flower petals and a painting of wisteria flowers behind it

Audiences can explore the intersection of grief and marginalization through the Ohio State Department of Dance's upcoming free interactive dance performance, titled "Grieving Landscapes."

psinting depicting the bronze bust of a woman

As he prepares to wrap his residency at Urban Arts Space with a closing exhibition, the Columbus artist said he leaves better equipped for the next phase of his career.

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photo of Arris' beside one of his paintings

Vibrant colors, hidden stories, and kinetic energy create an electrifying energy that flows through Arris’ J. Cohen’s paintbrush onto the canvas. Cohen, also known as Sir’Ra, is emerging as a…