This week in State of the Arts, we talk about artists as public figures, Russian Surrealist painting and this year's crop of holiday shows.
Artists in the public eye
We talk to Carol Becker, dean at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and poet Bob Holman about why artists aren't ore engaged in public debate in the United States.
Russian Surrealism
Spanish painter Salvador Dali has become synonymous with the style known as "Surrealism." This year is the 100th anniversary of Dali's birth. But there are modern Surrealists still carrying on the Dali tradition, including one in Wayzata, Minnesota.
Holiday Shows
Dominic tells us which holiday shows are good for families, good for adults and not good for anyone
Be a Critic
Minnesota Public Radio has a new site devoted to your holiday movie reviews.
