On this episode of Spotlight STL, discover the stories shaping art, innovation, and history in St. Louis and beyond! Explore Coyote Time, Counterpublic’s 2026 triennial exhibition transforming public spaces across the region with 50 artist commissions tackling urgent issues like climate, education, and immigration. Then, find out how platinum could help power the future of data centers through cutting-edge fuel-cell technology. Finally, step back in time to St. Louis, where a pivotal night helped legendary magician Harry Houdini rethink his act and change his career.

Coyote Time: 50 Artists Transform St. Louis Through Public Art
Coyote Time is Counterpublic’s third triennial art exhibit showcasing fifty new artist commissions and selected historical artworks presented at public sites throughout the St. Louis area. The 2026 edition brings together daring new artist projects, public programs and events, and long-lasting civic initiatives centering urgent crises including climate, education, and immigration.

Could platinum become the solution for powering data centers?
Platinum’s contribution to a new fuel-cell technology would allow data centers to independently create their own electricity.

Houdini in St. Louis
Harry Houdini was struggling to stand out in the overcrowded vaudeville scene until one night in St. Louis changed how he approached his act.