As society evolves, so do its trends.

Stevie Wonder is a renowned artist from Motown, a Detroit-based record label with a methodology inspired by the automobile assembly lines of the Motor City.

The operatic adaptation of “The Handmaid’s Tale” by Poul Ruders and Paul Bentley was performed at the Detroit Opera House from March 1 to 7.

The Stamelos Gallery exhibit titled “Infinite Variety: Selections from the UM-Dearborn Glass Collection” is the product of a two-year-long capstone seminar for art history museum studies majors taught by Diana Y.

Walking into the Sisson Art Gallery, you don’t just glance at the artwork and move on. “A Human Experience” makes you slow down. The level of detail and craftsmanship is hard to ignore, with each piece showing a clear sense of skill and intention.

Detroit’s population is approximately 80% Black, with a median household income of $38k, $31k below the state average, according to the Michigan Center for Data and Analytics.

For decades, African American and Native American artists were often left out of the spotlight in the art world. Their work was displayed in hidden corners or mostly treated as history, which made it seem as if their creativity belonged to the past.

For over a decade, Yemen has been defined internationally by images of conflict, displacement, and humanitarian crises. What receives far less attention is another casualty of war: the country’s historic architecture.

This is the second issue of Hawker Highlights, where we put a spotlight on the brilliant artists that exist on the campus of Henry Ford College.

As generative AI continues to threaten content creators, it is more important now than ever to highlight artists and artisans who continue to create original work.