Antsy types who usually skip the video art at Michigan State University’s Broad Art Museum might want to slow down, sit on a bench for six minutes and lose themselves in a deeply moving video by South African-American artist Thenjiwe Niki Nkosi.
The Michigan State University Broad Art Museum sits on top of what used to be called a practice house an apartment where, in the early 1900s, women in the home economics major lived in six-week rotations to practice the arts and sciences of homemaking.
This weekend is jam-packed with events for all ages and interests, including a variety of festivals, a Pride event and other LGBTQ+ activities, a euchre tournament, a Youth Sports Event, a winery anniversary party and much more.
The exhibition, on view through February, brings together a group of contemporary artists who investigate the intersection of sports and the advancement of civil rights in the United States.
From pop-up art shops and the grand opening of a new popcorn store to a book and bake sale and a free book giveaway, you may want to clear space in your home prior to this weekend’s events. There are also plenty of live shows, art exhibitions, board game meetups and even a health and wellness conference for Lansing-area residents to enjoy.