The Mercury covers culture & art because we think all its various forms are—quite plainly—how people understand one another.

The first Friday evening of every month, the Arts District comes alive with art lovers taking self-guided tours of local art galleries and ... For such a small city, Portland houses some pretty ...

Brazen Bandits is putting on the event at the Space Art Gallery ... Marcus Garvey on last full day in office Scientists just demonstrated that people who are good at reading have different ...

Tucked onto a side street in Portland’s Central ... Community members turned out in full force, filling the sunny day with energy as people engaged with the art in every corner.