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Michigan

A highway runs past a large DETROIT sign with homes and trees nearby; the Detroit city skyline rises in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

by Brian Hieggelke | September 25, 2026

Art in Michigan: A Guide for Collectors, Curators and the Curious

An industrial warehouse contains scattered stone stools and a large conical pile of bricks at the center, surrounded by graffiti-covered walls and exposed beams.

by Newcity | September 25, 2026

Art in Michigan—The Art Geography of Michigan

A large red-brick building with a dome and tower, surrounded by trees and greenery, under a clear blue sky. Sculptures stand on the lawn near the building.

by F. Philip Barash | September 17, 2026

How Anthony and JJ Curis are Remaking Detroit With Art, Ambition and More Than a Little Help From Friends The couple behind the Shepherd, the contemporary arts space anchoring a breathtakingly ambitious cultural district on Detroit's east side.

A modern house with flat roofs and brick walls stands amid vibrant autumn trees with yellow, orange, and red leaves. The driveway is lined with stones, and the lawn gently slopes downward.

by Kristine Hansen | September 10, 2026

Frank Lloyd Wright’s Usonian Homes in Michigan Are Masterpieces for the Middle Class Nearly all of the thirty or so Wright-designed homes are still standing in Michigan, a mix of public sites that offer tours as well as private residences that are—depending on their steward—open for overnight stays or guided tours.

Modern house with geometric white blocks, angled wooden beams, large windows, and lush greenery surrounding it. The house number 315 is visible near the entrance.

by Michael Jackman | September 3, 2026

Michigan’s Architectural Outliers, From Historic Home Studios to Outsider Placemaking In Michigan art, myth looms large, and nature often takes a forceful hand, especially in these half-dozen places where people found refuge to make something special.

Silhouette of trees by a calm lake at sunset, with dark blue sky fading to orange near the horizon and faint reflections in the water.

by Kristine Hansen | August 28, 2026

The Great Beauty: Why Michigan Attracts Chicago-Area Artists for Residencies Freed from traffic congestion, family obligations and home responsibilities, artists can not only focus on their art but engage with the surrounding nature and community.

A white mobile home on a flatbed trailer is parked in front of a large blue-painted building under a partly cloudy sky. There are signs and grassy areas nearby.

by Abel Gonzalez Fernandez | August 27, 2026

What Else Could a Museum Be? On Mike Kelley’s “Mobile Homestead” Bordering the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit (MOCAD), there sits a work so strange and self-aware that even calling it a “work” feels slightly inadequate, or at least incomplete.

An old, weathered two-story house is decorated with numerous vinyl records attached to its exterior walls, under a clear blue sky.

by Roopa Chauhan | August 25, 2026

Polka Dots, Windmills and African Beads: The Legacy of Detroit’s Art Environments Far from Detroit’s revitalized downtown, quirky, playful spaces thrive, filled with whimsical creations that rewrite the histories of their neighborhoods by both clashing with and reflecting their surroundings.

A tall brick observatory tower with a domed roof rises behind an arched brick walkway, mature trees, and a manicured lawn under a clear blue sky.

by Dirk Denison | August 21, 2026

Cranbrook For Life: How a Farm Outside Detroit Became an Art, Design and Education Mecca Well-designed space heightens our awareness and sparks curiosity, not only academically, but also toward our growth and that of our community.

A variety of ceramic vases and pottery pieces are displayed on a table in front of a large teal artwork, showcasing different shapes, sizes, and textures.

by K.A. Letts | August 19, 2026

How Artclvb Is Working To Replace Mass-Produced Decor With Real Art by Living Artists When Dorota and Steve Coy studied the relationship of today’s creatives to the cultural ecosystem, they discovered a massive gap between the traditional art market and a much larger but more humble demand among the general public.

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