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Portland Art Museum Received the Largest Individual Donation in Its History to Help Fund Its Rothko Pavilion

The pavilion will house a rotating collection of paintings by Mark Rothko, who attended Lincoln High School.

A Museum Backed By Jordan Schnitzer Has Opened on the Portland State University Campus

It was only a matter of time before a museum baring Jordan Schnizter’s name opened in Portland.

Hank Willis Thomas’ “All Things Being Equal…” Cuts Deep Into the Psyche of our Society

Hank Willis Thomas’ “All Things Being Equal…” will stick with you long after you leave the tranquil halls of the Portland Art Museum. The exhibit features a collection of poignant pieces, including photographs, film, and sculptures, meant to awaken our awareness of how pop culture, advertising, and social dynamics shape our identities and scales for success.

The Ceiling of Portland Art Museum’s Grand Ballroom Has Partially Collapsed, Causing the Relocation of Several High-Profile Events

Parts of the ceiling of Portland Art Museum’s ballroom has collapsed, causing the institution to indefinitely close a major event space and relocate several bookings.

NW Film Center Is About to Get Its First New Director in 40 Years. But Can It Adapt to an Era of Streaming Services and Content Overload?

Amy Dotson doesn’t have all the answers. In fact, right now, she has very few.

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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.”

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

In other news: Oregon cannabis prices hit record lows.

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