Victor Van Der Merwe
Articles by Victor Van Der Merwe

An alternate look at violence against women
January 11 2021 ArtMiradas Alternas, an exhibition running at the Polygon gallery until Feb. 7, explores alternative approaches to the photographic representation of violence against women in contemporary Mexico. …

Tonye Aganaba: challenging sensibilities
November 18 2019 CultureSinger Tonye Aganaba says that people should bring their own sense of humour and adventure, as this will be an experience to challenge one’s sensibilities.
“Expect a stellar night of …

The Rescue: hope in humanity
October 21 2019 Culture “The Rescue is a performance piece,” says director Boris Castellanos. | Photo courtesy of Alvaro and Boris Castellanos
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Universal themes in a unique setting
October 7 2019 CommunityWhen it comes to societies like South Africa, there is always something that will contradict your preconceived notions, says Arianna Dagnino, author of The Afrikaner. Published by Guernica Editions …

New efforts and old memories
September 23 2019 Culture Scene from The Whale and The Raven. | Photos courtesy of National Film Board of Canada
From Sept. 26–Oct. 11, the Vancouver…

Sami people: a blueprint for other cultures
May 20 2019 International A group of Sami people. | Photo courtesy of kirken.no
The Association for the Advancement of Scandinavian Studies in Canada …

DOXA - Human spirit on screen
April 22 2019 Cover StoryLook for a home? Longing to belong? The South Asian program of films explores the complications of Asian life throughout the world.
The DOXA Film Festival has been bringing some of the best …

Innovative projects lead to award
November 19 2018 Local Photo courtesy of Tangible Interaction
Alex Beim, founder of Tangible Interaction, was this year’s recipient of the …

Djon África: A journey of self-discovery
October 8 2018 CultureScenes from Djon África, starring Miguel Moreira as the titular character, a man who goes in search of his father on African Island of…

Substance on screen: A different youth oriented film festival
July 9 2018 CultureReel 2 Real International Film Festival for Youth is celebrating its 20th anniversary by holding its first ever free outdoor screening at sunset (July 13). The film they have chosen for this event is…