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The $1 Million Harry Bertoia Sculpture Found in a Mall Basement, and the Questions Over Its Restoration

It is the kind of story the art world rarely gets: a major sculpture by one of America’s great modernists, lost in a shopping-mall basement for nearly four decades, rediscovered by appraisers, restored and sold to General Motors for a reported $1 million. Months after it went up in GM’s new Detroit headquarters, the tale of Harry Bertoia’s forgotten “clouds” is circulating widely again online, along with questions about how the restoration was done.

Detroit, MI · 3d
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The Detroit News

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Farmington theater leans on upgrades, alcohol and the internet for resurgence

FARMINGTON — It's a cold and drizzly evening in early November, and Lucy Savoy is outside the Farmington Civic Theater. On the evening of Nov. 5, Savoy and her teammates on Clarkston High School's ski team made the trek to Farmington to watch ski documentarian Warren Miller's 2026 feature, "Days Off." The ski team crowded down the sidewalk with other moviegoers as they made their way into the theater lobby, which quickly filled up. "This is like a whole experience," said Savoy, 18. "They have booths and stuff, and it’s amazing. We’re really excited to go see the movie.” "Days Off" is just one of the special screenings at the Civic Theater that'll play this month at the quaint theater on Grand River Avenue in downtown Farmington. More than 25 years after the city of Farmington purchased the 1939 building to better control how it would be used, theater and city leaders are pushing to sustain it. The theater got an alcohol license earlier this year and recently installed new leather rockers from the Romeo Theater, another small-town theater that shut down earlier this year amid changing movie-goer habits. Officials have also discussed installing a pizza oven at the theater.

Farmington, MI · 18h

CBS Detroit

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51 years later, the 29 men of the Edmund Fitzgerald are remembered

The Edmund Fitzgerald, the largest ship on the Great Lakes in its era, sank in a gale on Nov. 10, 1975. Most of the crew were from Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin.

Detroit, MI · 13h

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Detroit Events in November Include Turkey Giveaways, Art Shows, and Holiday Tree Lighting

Detroit groups will hold turkey giveaways, art shows, fundraisers, and a holiday tree lighting this November, according to Outlier Media. vents run from Nov. 10 through Thanksgiving Day. Four groups plan to hand out food for the holiday. Word in Action Christian Center will host a free dinner on Tuesday,...

Detroit, MI · 1d
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Hour Detroit Magazine

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New Aaliyah Photo Exhibition Reflects on a Talent Gone Too Soon

Walking through an exhibition of Andre Smith’s photographs is like flipping through a magazine. We’re talking about the golden age of the glossy (which Hour Detroit is still very much […] The post New Aaliyah Photo Exhibition Reflects on a Talent Gone Too Soon appeared first on Hour Detroit Magazine .

Detroit, MI · 22h

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The 8 Free Michigan Museums That Will Keep You Curious For Hours On End

Want to explore free museums in Michigan that spark your curiosity?. These 8 museums offer fascinating exhibits and unforgettable experiences for everyone!. 1. University of Michigan Museum of Art (Ann Arbor) That big stone building on State Street in Ann Arbor isn’t just pretty to look at from the outside....

Ann Arbor, MI · 1d

The Detroit News

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From drug dealers to art galleries, Heidelberg Project founder has come long way

DETROIT — Before turning a ravaged Detroit street into a work of art in 1986, Tyree Guyton confronted drug dealers who were ensconced there. If they wanted to sell drugs, they should become a doctor, he told them. If they wanted to carry a gun, they should join the Army. Being an artist, Guyton transformed his message into art, painting a series of crosses up and down Heidelberg Street. The young criminals began calling him the Voodoo Man. The Voodoo Man, who spoke during a solo exhibit of his work Saturday at the Shepherd, a former church turned art gallery on Detroit's east side, has come a long way. Back then, his Heidelberg Project was derided by many as an eyesore. Today, his work is shown in major collections around the world. Guyton, whose exhibit runs through Nov. 21, attributed the success of the long journey to courage, not just in facing down drug dealers, but in picking himself back up every time someone told him he wasn’t any good. “They way to fix it is to fix yourself,” he said. “You have to fight for this. Most people are not living in the world today. We are in a

Detroit, MI · 2d

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Michigan photographer recalls 60 years of documenting history, from Beatles to presidents

HAZEL PARK, Mich. (News 10) - Photographer Doug Elbinger has captured famous moments in Michigan history over a career that spans six decades, and a retrospective of his work was recently on display at Color Ink Studio and Gallery in the Detroit suburb of Hazel Park. On stage with the...

Michigan · 23h

The Mary Sue

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Michigan fans arrive at the Ann Arbor Golf Club to tailgate. Then researchers ask them to step into 2 yurts and donate their urine: ‘The Piss Off’

Could your urine be used for good? According to some researchers who are hosting The Piss Off in Michigan, the answer is yes, as some researchers in Michigan prepare to use the football rivalry between Michigan and Michigan State to test a “peecycling” program on a stadium-level scale for the first time. Researchers from Michigan […]

Ann Arbor, MI · 3d

The Detroit News

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Detroit Institute of Arts to reopen two 'reimagined' galleries

As part of a transformation of the Detroit Institute of Arts' second-floor north wing, the reimagined Modern and Contemporary Art Galleries will debut on Sunday. The museum says it's the first comprehensive reinstallation of both collections in 20 years. The two permanent galleries showcase beloved classics, recently acquired objects and rarely displayed works. In all, the two spaces show more than 375 items. Detroit connections are highlighted in both galleries. “The opening of our new modern and contemporary art galleries marks the culmination of an inclusive and ambitious vision for how we present the art of our time,” said DIA leader Salvador Salort-Pons in a statement. He is the Mary Anne and Eugene A. Gargaro Jr. director, president, and CEO of the Detroit Institute of Arts. “Woven throughout these rooms are works by Detroit artists, placed alongside celebrated names from around the world, so that our audiences will see their own city, histories, and experiences reflected on our walls," he said. "These galleries affirm that Detroit is not only a place where great art is shown, but where it is made, and they will inspire generations to come to imagine their own place in that story.” The transformation of the

Detroit, MI · 1d

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Michigan Town Pays Tribute to Cheesecake Shop Owner and TikTok Star Who Died at 33 After Stomach Cancer Diagnosis

Marcel Johnson, the co-owner of Lil Daddy’s Cheesecakes in Mount Clemens, Mich., died at 33 on Nov. 2, prompting community tributes

Mt Clemens, MI · 1d

The Detroit Free Press

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U-M-Los Alamos data center site 'highly archeologically sensitive'

The controversial Ypsilanti Township site chosen by the University of Michigan and Los Alamos National Laboratory for a $1.25 billion data center project is "highly archeologically sensitive," a major past trail route for Native American tribes that may include both artifacts and graves, the State Historic Preservation Office has informed project officials. Both Ypsilanti Township and the United Tribes of Michigan, a coalition of the 12 federally recognized tribes in the state, have passed resolutions calling on U-M to undertake a comprehensive archaeological review of the 144-acre site on Textile Road near Bridge Road, and to better consult with the tribes before disturbing sites of potential significance to their heritage. "It's disgraceful that they have not reached out and consulted the Native American tribes, given the historic nature of their relationship at U-M with the Huron River and knowing full well that the Bentley Library is filled with information and maps on the indigenous Native American trails throughout Washtenaw County," said Ypsilanti Township Attorney Doug Winters. U-M proposes a "high-performance research computing center" at the site in partnership with Los Alamos National Laboratory, a New Mexico-based research institution focused on national security — including the manufacture of plutonium pits, the

Ypsilanti, MI · 1d

WOOD TV8

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Newly excavated fossil sheds new light on ‘great-great uncle’ of modern-day dogs

A new study published by a former University of Michigan paleontologist is rewriting some of what we know about an ancestor of North American dogs.

Ann Arbor, MI · 2d

Country Herald

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Michigan Christmas Movie Fans Have Chance at $2,500 Cash Prize

Detroit-area holiday movie fans have until Dec. 6 to apply for the nationwide Chief of Cheer contest.

Michigan · 1d

News-Herald

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Thanos creator, Detroit native Jim Starlin returning to Motor City Comic Con

Detroit native Jim Starlin, a veteran writer and artist in the comic book industry for almost 55 years, created Thanos – his most famous character creation – during his time as a student at Oakland Community College. “(Marvel Comics editor-in-chief) Roy Thomas asked me to bulk him up...

Detroit, MI · 1d

The Monroe News

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Airport High puts artistic spin on Michigan snowplow safety

Airport High School students are putting their artistic skills to work on a Michigan snowplow while helping spread a message about safer winter driving. The Carleton school is among five Michigan schools participating in the Michigan Department of Transportation's annual Paint the Plow project, according to a community announcement. Airport High represents MDOT's University Region in the program. Students painted a snowplow blade as part of this year's "See snow? Go slow!" theme, which encourages motorists to slow down in winter conditions, stay alert and give snowplows enough room to operate safely. The finished snowplow blades will be put to work along Michigan state trunklines this winter, giving students' artwork a public display while the plows clear snow and ice. Paint the Plow combines art and winter safety MDOT's Paint the Plow program invites students to create artwork on snowplow blades built around safe-driving messages. The program also seeks to raise awareness of the snowplow operators who maintain Michigan roads during winter weather. Airport High is one of five schools participating this season. The others are Heritage High School and Cass City Jr./Sr. High School in MDOT's Bay Region, Belding Middle School in the Grand Region and Coloma High School

Carleton, MI · 1d

The Times Herald

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Marine City Love Locks Freighter set for unveiling

Marine City will unveil a new freighter-shaped public art installation at Broadway Park on Nov. 12, giving residents and visitors a place to attach commemorative locks in honor of meaningful connections. Installation of the Marine City Love Locks Freighter will begin at 4 p.m. at the park, 100 Broadway St., followed by a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 4:20 p.m., according to a community announcement from the Marine City Area Chamber of Commerce. The sculpture was designed in the shape of a freighter as a nod to Marine City's maritime heritage. The project is intended as a place where people can attach locks honoring relationships, remembering loved ones or representing a connection to the community, according to the announcement.The unveiling will include recognition of sponsors and contributors who helped bring the project to Broadway Park. Those supporters will receive engraved locks and be invited to attach them to the freighter during the celebration. "This project reflects the generosity and community spirit that make Marine City so special," Laura Merchant, director of the Marine City Area Chamber of Commerce, said in the announcement. "We are excited to celebrate with our sponsors and neighbors as we welcome this meaningful addition to our community." More:

Marine City, MI · 1d