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The Familiar Walls That Hold Us
Scratchy burlap walls. Vintage floral couches in the foyer. The feeling of cool, painted cinder block. The muted puce or forest green fabric lining the pews. If what I described sounds like the most boring looking building in the world, you'd be correct. LDS chapels are among the most unremarkable, tired, and unassuming designs you could find in religious architecture. Not an ounce of personality about them.
A Thread That Belongs in the Tapestry: Visiting Work & Wonder with Charlie Bird
Art has a way of holding complexity—of capturing faith, culture, questions, and contradictions all in the same frame. Last week I visited the Work & Wonder: 200 Years of Latter-day Saint Art exhibit at the Church History Museum, and I felt that complexity in every piece. Over 120 pieces filled the space, each work telling a different story, each artist interpreting their experience with the Church in a unique way. Some pieces were deeply spiritual, testifying of Christ and the Restoration. Others leaned into the quirks of Latter-day Saint culture—like a playful tribute to Jello, a staple of every ward potluck.
My Sunday: Jenny Reeder
What is a typical Sunday like for 19th Century Women’s History specialist for the Church History Museum of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Jennifer Reeder? In continuation of content brought to you from The Season, we share some of your favorite content, every month.
The Here and Now
This morning, I woke up to a post by Wonderland magazine which, in connection with Tiffany & Co., published five short videos about the upcoming Whitney Biennial, an exhibition that has existed since 1932. The Biennial was according, to artist Miranda July “just American art and just about right now, a snap shot of this moment and time ..."
Extra Pocket Change
The arts have a way of tickling people’s emotions. Twelve years ago we lived in Europe as a family. My husband and I, feeling adventurous, decided to facilitate a European performance opportunity for our three musician daughters (ages 8, 11 and 14) ...