So, in the midst of this cold, boring month that seems to be never-ending if you’re from our part of the country, it is hard to keep from being lazy. We all need something to do. Because of this, WAM Collective has compiled a list of awesomely entertaining and free upcoming events to attend. Winter is the perfect time to take advantage of the many indoor spaces supplying creative and inspirational experience throughout the city. Our Treasures: Highlights from the Minnesota Museum…

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This spring WAM is excited to present Baggage Claims, an exhibit that examines the significance of the things we carry with us through the lens of luggage. Suitcases and crates symbolize the movement of people and belongings across the world, and they evoke the political and economic concerns that incite and result from this travel. Baggage can also take on a psychological meaning, referring to memories and emotions caused by past events that linger into the present. Baggage Claims features…

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Last week we had the chance to see the students’ garments for the design showcase. To sum up the class visit in one experience: wow! It is always incredible to see the designs students come up with every year. Taking inspiration from The Talking Cure exhibit as well as following the prompt of how students portray and consume identities, it was a powerful experience hearing the stories behind their pieces. Everything from childhood memories to discussions of what it means…

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