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There is a tradition in every culture that brings people together to share food. In the stories of our foodways, we find a sense of belonging, both in the specifics of a place and in the diversity of a community.
From the playgrounds and parks of Milwaukee, Mike Taylor became an international basketball player known by insiders for his brilliance on the court.
In midsummer, Amy Yocum’s Madison garden is a riot of color. The blues and purples of the wild geraniums, anise hyssop, blue sage, and violets contrast with the bright orange of the butterfly weed...
Once upon a time, a young girl lived in a bungalow in the Bay View neighborhood of Milwaukee. At first glance, the girl’s house was modest, with a tan-brick exterior and cozy-sized rooms.
As an artist, a curator, a mentor, and a seeker, Nirmal Raja has made an indelible imprint on Milwaukee, where she has lived and worked for the last 24 years.
Hide is a project that began as a commentary on Wisconsin’s hunting tradition, using deer stands as a metaphor for the changing values of the sport.
Artists and artisans who are preserving craft traditions like harness-making, decoy carving, blacksmithing, papermaking, weaving, and more carry knowledge accumulated from thousands of individuals over hundreds of years. And yet the accumulated knowledge and experience is surprisingly fragile.
Inspired by the many circuses and exotic animal shows that toured and wintered in Wisconsi
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