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Visual Art

Lamont Joseph White and his painting Squad (Courtesy Lamont Joseph White)

Lamont Joseph White’s ‘Skiing in Color’ Challenges Lack of Diversity in Skiing

By Frank Gardner, Assistant Arts Editor February 28, 2021

  The paintings in the phenomenal series "Skiing in Color," by artist Lamont Joseph White, were first exhibited in Park City at the end of last year. The critically acclaimed paintings are divided...

An art installation at the Dreamscapes environmentally sustainable immersive art attraction at the Gateway in Salt Lake City on Nov. 18, 2020. This location will be open until Nov. 29, 2020. (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

‘Dreamscapes’ Lights Up The Gateway

By Frank Gardner, Assistant Arts Editor November 24, 2020

  "Dreamscapes" has been an exciting fixture of downtown Salt Lake City since November 2018. In the time since opening, it has inspired thousands of people and helped contemporary artists find...

Inside the Presidential Portraits: From Washington to Obama

By Oakley Burt, Arts Editor October 18, 2020

  Throughout the course of American history, each president has had their legacy commemorated with a commissioned portrait – an oil painting on canvas, typically unveiled after leaving office....

Protesters raise their sign in Salt Lake City, Utah on June 4th 2020.(Photo by Manasij Mukherjee | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

The Role of Art During Times of Political Injustice

By Zoe Gottlieb, Arts Writer October 14, 2020

  When Seraph Young first led the way for female voters in Utah, she could not have forecasted the dramatic ripple effect it would have on women's enfranchisement from the 1800s to today. In fact,...

UMFA visitor sports mask  in accordance with the museums reopening rules and regulations. (Courtesy UMFA)

The UMFA Officially Reopens to the Public

By Hannah Keating, Arts Editor September 5, 2020

  After an abrupt closure in March to a steady shift to online exhibitions, the Utah Museum of Fine Arts has once again opened its doors to the public. Starting on Aug. 26, by limiting operating...

Beck and NASA collaborate to create an immersive visual album for Hyperspace (Courtesy Indigo Show)

Beck and NASA Bring ‘Hyperspace’ to Life with an Audiovisual Experience

By Kate Button, Arts Writer, Copy Editor August 23, 2020

  On Aug. 12, Beck released a new version of his 2019 album, “Hyperspace.” This new release features a visual component created in collaboration with NASA and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory....

A Guide to the SLC Arts Scene

By Kate Button, Arts Writer, Copy Editor August 11, 2020

  For students returning to the University of Utah campus or for individuals setting foot in Salt Lake City for the first time, it’s important to find places that make the city feel like home....

Protesters raise their signs in Salt Lake City, Utah on June 4, 2020. (Photo by Manasij Mukherjee | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Social Media is Integral to the Black Lives Matter Movement

By Cade Anderson, Arts Writer July 6, 2020

  From both the studies of Black historians and the anecdotes of older folks in my life, I’m hearing a common message: 2020 feels like the late 1960s. Although Black activists never stopped calling...

(Design by Malithi Gunawardena | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Pop-Cultured: Why We Still Need Physical Art Museums

By Kate Button, Arts Writer, Copy Editor May 21, 2020

  With each passing week in our new reality given the COVID-19 pandemic, I have found myself reflecting upon the habits and activities I miss the most. In these strange times many individuals,...

(Photo by Tim Gouw | Courtesy Pexels)

Craft Lake City debuts new online workshops

By Oakley Burt, Arts Editor May 8, 2020

  As coronavirus hit the world, the arts scene around the globe changed rapidly. With in-person activities closing suddenly to keep the population safe, artists and art organizations around the...