Respectful, collaborative relationships with the people of other cultures—especially when engaging in anthropological studies—has become an expectation across the globe since the onset of a growing movement called New Animism. This can be seen here in Detroit through the close collaboration between the curators of the DIA and an advisory council of contemporary Ojibwe, Odawa and Potawatomi artists working across the Great Lakes Region.

Ashley Cook

February 16, 2026

Tucked away in the calm natural habitat of Sheboygan, Wisconsin, the Art Preserve of the John Michael Kohler Arts Center stands out proudly, towering high above the ground with a sleek, contemporary architectural facade. Temporarily featured among the remarkable collection at the Preserve are a small selection of sculptures from Silvio Barile, a late artist and former Michigander who originally immigrated to the United States from Italy.

Marissa Jezak

January 12, 2026

On May 17th 2025, College for Creative Studies celebrated the 100th anniversary of its student exhibition with over three thousand works of art on view across both campuses. The wide range of disciplines showcased throughout the event represents one hundred and nineteen years of evolution; what began as a curriculum with only basic classes in drawing, design, and woodcarving now offers BFA, BA, MFA, MA and MPS degree programs in over a dozen different disciplines as well as precollege & continuing education training, and certifications in Art Education. The story of CCS offers insight into the development of art schools in the United States—particularly in relation to industrial manufacturing—and reveals the adaptation and innovation that was required to stay open, even through Detroit’s most tumultuous years...

Ashley Cook

October 6, 2025