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As Many Bodies as Possible - Radical fragmentations of the human figure throughout Art History
October 25 2021 ArtPhoto courtesy of Efrat El-Hanany
Body realities that may at first appear imperfect, vulnerable and even pathetic, actually celebrate diversity and freedom of expression says Efrat El-Hanany,…
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MemoryGami: unfolding barriers
October 25 2021 ArtMemoryGami, 1968. | Photo courtesy of Keiko Honda
Keiko Honda’s Vancouver Arts Colloquium Society (VACS), a non-profit organization with a passion to connect people through the means of art, …
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When classical rigour meets improvisation
October 25 2021 CultureFor Peggy Lee, it’s been an amazing experience living, working, and composing in Vancouver. | Photo courtesy of Rita Taylor
Cellist and composer Peggy Lee will be featured in two upcoming …
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Cultural Calendar
October 25 2021 EventsWe’re in the throes of Autumn now, with the falling brown leaves, the shorter days and the smell of pumpkin in the air! Why not check out some of these events happening in the next several days? …
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Something on the shelf for everyone
October 4 2021 Cover StoryVancouver Writers Fest will return to Granville Island from Oct 18 to Oct 24 with a long lineup of exciting in-person, online and hybrid events featuring celebrated authors from all over the …
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For Your Interest: Emojis. Part 2. Real Messages. Real Feelings.
October 4 2021 ColumnsImage: RCA. Crane, iEmoji. Text Conversation, Pinterest. Swear Face, Redbubble. Puzzlehead, PNG Kit. Shrug, Redbubble.
Introduction from Part 1. Text speak and emojis have taken …
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Cultural Spotlight - Sonya Lalli – a writer breaks from conventions
October 4 2021 CommunityCanadian-born author of Indian heritage Sonya Lalli is this year’s Richmond’s writer-in-residence. She writes novels aimed at diverse groups, and in her novels, she covers topics like …
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The Bridge Program is helping newcomer youth achieve success
October 4 2021 ImmigrationWhen the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020, Simon Fraser University’s (SFU) Bridge Program, which helps newcomer youth in Canada adapt to their new surroundings and set meaningful goals for their …
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The art of resiliency – as seen in comic books
October 4 2021 CultureIn a world of trying times, Laura Rivera inspires resiliency and hope through her beautifully drawn stories, those star heroines who do not fit in the boxes provided by society. The characters, …
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Canada needs a national Youth Climate Corps – we’ve proven it works
October 4 2021 ColumnsRecent years have been immensely disruptive, between climate change and extreme weather, a global pandemic, systemic racism and economic turmoil. We need big, interdisciplinary solutions to address …