Quodlibetica originated from the desire to write about art and visual culture in ways not confined by academic conventions or journalistic hype. Part journal, part blog, Quodlibetica fosters critical conversations about visual arts in a forum that is accessible, engaging, and committed to quality writing. Based on the Latin quodlibet, which has entered the English language as (1) a statement proposed for disputation, (2) the actual discussion, and (3) the whimsical combination of familiar elements, Quodlibetica is a space to argue eloquently and whimsically about art, find out what’s happening in the Twin Cities art scene, and engage with writers, artists, and critics, who like to think. Contact us if you want to get involved.
By Bill Wittenbreer
Art museums, such as the Minnesota Museum of American Art (MMAA), that collect and display the artwork created by local and regional artists do more than tell the story of the region’s art. Often times, such museums may treat the work of art as a piece of the region’s history. Peter Lund’s [...]