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Find Paris Here in Portland In the Art, Food, and More

With a look back at the City of Light during the International Exposition of 1900, the newest exhibition at the Portland Art Museum transports visitors to the height of the Belle Époque. But much of 1900 Paris can be found here.

The Largest Sun Ra Retrospective Yet is Hidden on the Top Floor of the Portland Art Musuem

In the 1960s, jazz legend Sun Ra applied to NASA’s art program. Somewhat of a glorified PR campaign, the program mostly funded cubist portraits of astronauts and artist imaginings of space colonies. But Ra had much bigger ideas about the program’s potential. “Without the proper type of music, your program will be more difficult than need be,” Ra wrote in his application. “You know it is said, ‘Music soothes the savage beast,’ and what is called man is very anarchy-minded at present.”

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Find Paris Here in Portland In the Art, Food, and More

The Largest Sun Ra Retrospective Yet is Hidden on the Top Floor of the Portland Art Musuem

Murmurs: Portland Art Museum Plans for Rothko Pavilion Now Include Breezeway

Janelle Monae, the Pride Parade and 12 Other Things to Do and See in Portland June 13-19

Lorde, Lesbian Bank Robbers and 12 Other Things to Do and See in Portland March 7-13

Speakers Announced for Memorial Service for Former Portland Mayor Vera Katz

Portland Art Museum’s Disputed Rothko Pavilion Nears City Council Approval

Murmurs: Rothko Pavilion Nears Portland City Council Approval

Here’s Your Blackout Bingo Board for Portland’s Biggest Book Festival This Saturday

The Portland Art Museum’s LAIKA Exhibit Is Finally Here

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