ART & DESIGN

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Illustrator: Nicola Kuperus Photographer: Hernan Bas

Detroit is one of America’s most cash-strapped cities. But as Linda Yablonsky discovers, it has also become a rich breeding ground for a new generation of artists.

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Illustrator: Nicola Kuperus Photographer: Hernan Bas

The Contemporary Art Institute of Detroit, an artist-run exhibition and performance space on Rosa Parks Boulevard

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Illustrator: Nicola Kuperus Photographer: Hernan Bas

The Heidelberg Project was founded by artist Tyree Guyton 25 years ago.

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Illustrator: Nicola Kuperus Photographer: Hernan Bas

A blues singer at the Eastern Market.

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Illustrator: Nicola Kuperus Photographer: Hernan Bas

Detroit residents and artists Nicola Kuperus and Adam Miller

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Illustrator: Nicola Kuperus Photographer: Hernan Bas

Artist Levon Millross performing at the Lager House

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Illustrator: Nicola Kuperus Photographer: Hernan Bas

The African Bead Museum, created by artist Olayami Dabls

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Illustrator: Nicola Kuperus Photographer: Hernan Bas

Detroit artist Hernan Bas