A Cockroach for one and all
A cockroach may seem like an odd source of inspiration, given their reputation as pests. Meg Crane saw an ally in the lowly roach, and took…
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A space to practise revolution
At the very least, performance art creates a space of risk-taking, and at best, it sets the stage for a possible transformation. On Nov. 8,…
Home lives in a song
Home is . . . no, scrap the proverbs. Home is a loaded term for many, and often needs more than a sentence to fully…
The chaos of collaboration
Take 16 artists and give them five days, black and white paint, and free reign to transform the Graffiti Gallery, floor to ceiling. The final…
‘How does the artist decolonize’
Anticipation, Fear, and pleasure all connect with the adjective “quivering.” In naming her experimental long poem Quivering Land, local author, academic, and curator Roewan Crowe…
Getting to the heart of art
While art-making may be an important part in many people’s lives, making the leap to showing or selling art can be intimidating, especially for lower-income…
‘Give it time’
What do you expect from an artist who has lived almost one century? If that artist is 90-year-old Eli Bornstein, expect something magnificent. Curator Oliver…
A close connection
To the uninitiated, local bands Chic Gamine and the Bros. Landreth have little in common, save for being composed of some of Winnipeg’s most talented…
From South Furby
If you are a resident of Wolseley, Matthew Carter’s debut solo album From South Furby could be a welcome soundtrack in your quiet time. Matthew…
Creative futures for street kids
Rebuilding lives means more than just providing the basic necessities, and sometimes art can play a part in building a future that involves more than…