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Mary Abbe

Reporter  |  Visual Arts/Architecture

Phone: 612-673-4431

E-mail: mabbe@startribune.com

Mary Abbe has been writing art chat for the Star Tribune through the reigns of three Walker Art Center directors, five heads of the Minneapolis Institute of Arts and too many gallery scenes to count. She still finds interviewing artists, collectors, curators and crew more fun than fireworks.

Recent content from Mary Abbe

• MCAD reorients to raise profile
  The Minneapolis art college is spending $2.6 million to reinvent itself as urban oasis in a historic neighborhood.
  Nov 19, 2009
• The preservationist-in-chief
  Richard Moe, who led efforts to save America's architectural heritage for nearly two decades, talks about his own legacy.
  Nov 7, 2009
• American Craft Council moving here
  To save money on rent and salaries, the American Craft Council is leaving New York. It expects to hire a dozen Minnesotans.
  Nov 5, 2009
• Preservationist Richard Moe to retire
  The Minnesota native and former Mondale aide led the National Trust for Historic Preservation for 17 years.
  Nov 3, 2009
• Art: Grant heart
  Experimental art succeeds in Jerome-grant exhibition at MCAD.
  Oct 22, 2009
• What makes a masterpiece?
  A rare show of objects from the Louvre will give Minneapolis museumgoers an opportunity to sharpen their vision.
  Oct 14, 2009
• Masterpieces from Parismore works
  Egyptian (1391-1353 B.C.)
  Oct 14, 2009
• Review: "Winds" is fresh air
  Minnesota artists present wind-themed art in a surprising show at Gustavus Adolphus College.
  Oct 3, 2009
• Weisman Art Museum's expansion begins
  Frank Gehry designed the additions to his 1993 University of Minnesota landmark, scheduled for completion in two years.
  Oct 1, 2009
• Richard Lack founded Classical Realist style
  Best known locally as the founder of Atelier Lack, the painter coined the term "Classical Realism'' and championed the traditional approach nationally.
  Sep 23, 2009

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