Bloom Archives
Category: Features
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Celebrating Our Local Artists (COVER STORY)
Bloomington is blessed with a myriad of artists working in a wide variety of mediums. Here, we present the works of 17.
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Larissa Danielle: Mixed Media Artist
Itās hard for mixed media artist Larissa Danielle to name her favorite medium.
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Tamar Kander: Renowned Abstract Painter
Tamar Kanderās abstract paintings start with a textural layer that might include shopping lists, insulation, or the sweepings from her studio floor.
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Steve Dawson: An Unlikely Artist
Primarily a landscape painter, Steve Dawson frequently works alla prima (spontaneously) and en plein air (outdoors).
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VOTEāWhat’s At Stake: The Economy
Remember that we all share many more values than we have differences. When we vote, we wonāt be doing it for our candidate, we…
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VOTEāWhat’s At Stake: LGBTQ+ Rights
Discrimination against LGBTQ Americans, particularly those who identify as transgender, is still very much a reality, and this is all the more true for…
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VOTEāWhat’s At Stake: The Media
Choked. Smashed. Tear-gassed. Pushed. Assaulted. Hit. Grabbed. Shoved. Targeted. Shot with projectile. Caught in crossfire. Struck. Pepper sprayed. Arrested. Threatened. Slammed. Chased. Attacked. Robbed.…
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VOTEāWhat’s At Stake: Law Enforcement
These are unprecedented times. Unless you have been living on the high seas, devoid of all interaction with the world, you have witnessed as…
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VOTEāWhat’s At Stake: Education
In higher education, state support for our universities has declined precipitously. Our universities are no longer āstate-supported.ā At best theyāre āstate-assisted,ā with funding falling…