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'Irrepressible Soul' Exhibition Reinstates Art as Universal Language

Viewing art is often considered a deeply intimate and individualized experience. But lyana Hill, creator and co-curator of the "Irrepressible Soul" art exhibition, has a more collaborative…

Photo of Terron Banner, artist in the exhibition

‘Irrepressible Soul’ aims to capture the full Black experience

“Irrepressible Soul,” an expansive new art exhibit currently on display at Ohio State’s Urban Art Space, traces its roots to a series of questions kicked around beginning last Juneteenth by…

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Sara Abou Rashed digs down to her core with intimate new poems

...Rashed will participate in “Text Me When You Get Home,” a multifaceted new exhibit spearheaded by Mona Gazala that opens at Ohio State’s Hopkins Hall on Wednesday, June 7. The exhibit features…

Hopkins Hall Gallery

31st annual Fergus Family Art Exhibition showcases donor impact on the arts

Art and appreciation of art are key to The Ohio State University experience. Each year on campus, Buckeyes from all backgrounds enjoy theatre shows, jazz performances and visiting the art…

Three panelists at the symposium, along with the moderator standing to the left

Community engagement essential to Ohio State’s land-grant mission, scholars say

Symposium brings together faculty, staff, community to address challenges


The Ohio State University strives to maintain mutually beneficial relationships with communities throughout…

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Art in the Outdoors: Julia Matejcek creates her artwork by capturing moments outdoors that escape the touch of humans

By Angelica Smith-Williams

Julia Matejcek is one of the artists from this year’s Ohio State Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Thesis Cohort featured in Big Cloud at Urban Arts Space from February 14–March 18, 2023.…

Artist James Hartunian at work in his studio

Columbus Makes Art Presents James Hartunian on Combining Art and Science

By Angelica Smith-Williams

 

“My pieces can often feel stormy and dystopic, but I’m actually very optimistic about the world”

— James Hartunian, Artist

James Hartunian will be one of the artists…

Portraits in the Behind the White Coat exhibition hanging on the wall

New exhibit takes Urban Arts Space visitors 'Behind the White Coat' | Columbus Alive

OSU medical students Elizabeth Auckley and Phillip Anjum collaborated on the series Behind the White Coat with the goal to show the personal lives of medical students outside of the classroom…

Mosaic of various colors using inkjet and pastels on a canvas. Centered with a yellow, red and orange sun placed behind a figure representing Domingo de Ramos y Domingo de la Pascua

Ohio State graduate students showcase art at downtown gallery, celebrate growth | The Lantern

After three years of extensive studio work, research, and experimentation, this, that, and the other thing showcases the work of artists about to graduate from The Ohio State…