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Commentary: Like the improvisational methods that inspired it, this year’s Exhibit Columbus in Columbus, Indiana provides some hits and some misses. trib.al/GLLmcCs

Big news: Introducing Monumental Gestures, a new nonprofit entity that's launching with artistic director Sarah Urist Green. This is the beginning of some profound public art coming to Indy. When I asked for comparable example works in other cities, ... indystar.com/story/entertai…

Read the top CityLab stories of the week trib.al/VKFmHzI

How did tiny Columbus, Indiana, become a mecca for modernist architecture? trib.al/lLThos3

There is absolutely no place for political violence in our democracy. Although we don’t yet know exactly what happened, we should all be relieved that former President Trump wasn’t seriously hurt, and use this moment to recommit ourselves to civility and respect in our politics. Michelle and I are wishing him a quick recovery.

Tonight we launch American Modern at the former North Christian Church and tomorrow night we're at CTS in Indy.

2024 Exhibit Columbus Community Kickoff 26June 3>5pm meet @exhibitcolumbus seven newly announced curatorial partners and participate in shaping this round of our program: exhibitcolumbus.org/about #ExhibitColumbus #CuratorialTeam #Architecture #Design #ColumbusIndiana

Landmark Columbus to aim at new endowment goal dlvr.it/T7D4Wz

Columbus woman named among Indy area’s pivotal leaders dlvr.it/T6xrGS

Artichectural firms to present credentials to design BCSC’s new westside elementary school dlvr.it/T4BBtj

Seems fitting that a change in buildings represent a pivotal moment in the future of Columbus.

We're *starting* to make progress in Columbus. Lots more to do. Thanks to Paulette Roberts for her steadfast vision to bring this work to life. We've got a dream to working to bring some important history back to life in the heart of downtown.

This is such a great story about working together in Columbus, and one illustrated so beautifully by Hadley Fruits photos

The coveted @la_Biennale commissioning role comes with a $375,000 grant and is open to educational institutions and nonprofit architecture, art, and cultural organizations. architecturalrecord.com/articles/16751…

Two of the three Eero Saarinen-designed buildings in Columbus, Indiana, are now currently vacant and awaiting their next use. Everyone at @exhibitcolumbus is focused on their futures, which represent pillars of the design legacy of one of America's most important cities.

The modernist First Christian Church celebrates its iconic tower’s restoration in Columbus trib.al/lirb33x

Library board to meet at North Christian as plans for new locations evolve dlvr.it/T2sVmG

Franklin College receives naming gift commitment from Amber and John Elwood for college’s fitness center dlvr.it/T2f6vp

@steven_litt I'm sorry to hear this ... there are so few ambitious projects like this in the U.S. We need more not less as we think about the role arts cultural has in cities and regions.

FRONT International Cleveland Triennial for Contemporary Art cancels 2025 show and will end exhibits permanently cleveland.com/news/2024/02/f…

@SophieHaigney Just read your short article on @bobdylan's "Mississippi" in @parisreview. Thank you! I've been exploring the song and found your take insightful ... theparisreview.org/blog/2023/02/0…