Paula Choudhury
Articles by Paula Choudhury
Circle of Life: using Canada’s strongest stone to cross and unify borders
May 25 2015 ArtJade is at the centre of Circle of Life, a documentary film by Andrew B. Matheson, which will have its free film premiere at the Baumont Studios on May 28 in honour of B.C. jade day. Characterized by…
The potlatch: the celebration of resilient indigenous peoples
April 13 2015 CommunityThe potlatch – which translates as gift – serves as the basis for the conception of various masks and regalia to be on display at the Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art. Seen at the exhibit…
YVR: A cultural paradox
March 23 2015 VerbatimOver the short six months I’ve been living in …
Empowerment and enlightenment for women in Afghanistan
March 9 2015 InternationalA society with an educated population will find the tools and agency in itself to flourish. That’s the belief that motivates the Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan (CW4WAfghan), a non-profit …
Women artists of Vancouver showcase Dickinson-inspired artwork
February 23 2015 ArtPoem 593, written by one of the most important American female poets, Emily Dickinson, provides in itself the centre for inspiration of downtown Vancouver’s most recent, and anticipated art exhibit…