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On the main floor of Allard Hall, inside of the Mitchell Gallery, there is an exhibit that features nothing but trash. The works on display, created by Leanne Olson and curated in the gallery by Carolyn Jervis, represent Olson’s observations during her year as an...
It was the mid-1930s when zines got their official start in the form of science fiction fanzines. According to Julie Barel in her 2003 article “The Salt Lake City Public Library Zine Collection”, zine history is extensive, but “their strongest historical...
I first met Kasie Campbell at Crash Hotel in September of 2017 in what I can confidently call one of the more bizarre nights of my life. It was a event called Crash My Room in which different artists each curated the design of an individual room in the hotel. I...
Two Edmonton artists are hoping to create equal representation for Indigenous artists through the best way they know how: doing it themselves. Marcus Thunder and Allysa Pierre are the curators of an Indigenous art show happening in Edmonton entitled ᐋᒋᒧᐃᐧᐣ -...
The era of activism brought on by unfolding stories of sexual assault victims has raised a great deal of concern towards celebrity authority figures. When it comes to accused Hollywood celebrities, one question that has become heavily debated is whether or not it’s...
This fall marks the opening of a very special public art installation in Edmonton. ÎNÎW River Lot 11∞ is a permanent, curated art exhibit that includes six original works from Canadian artists, and will be located in Queen Elizabeth II Park. ÎNÎW, pronounced...
Jeffrey Hansen-Carlson and Aziz Bootwala are the brains behind the Edmonton Project, a platform launched in August of 2017 that gave anyone living in Edmonton the chance to submit an idea for a new city landmark. Hansen-Carlson is a manager at EllisDon and Bootwala...
In the heart of Edmonton’s thriving music community, a company by the name of Sofar Sounds is making waves with a refreshing and unique way to experience live music. The startup began in 2010 when a group of music lovers in North London hosted a secret show...
Once a year, MacEwan University is overrun with big swords, sexy robots, and pointy hair. MacEwan hosted the 24th annual Animethon convention Aug. 11 through 13. The convention featured artists and performers including, among others, singer-songwriter Mika...
Exploring the AGA has always been a fantastic way for both art lovers, and those curious about what they might find within its ominous steel walls, to spend time (especially on cheap Wednesdays). The various interactive workshops hosted by the gallery showcase a...
The Art Gallery of Alberta's first exhibit of 2017, Survival Guide, displays a collection of illustrative and conceptual artwork based on the theme of survival. With a tribute to current social and political events, the exhibit explores survival skills in both a...
This time last year, Edmonton’s first Nuit Blanche took over the downtown area. Nuit Blanche is a world-wide contemporary art event that featured more than 30 art pieces. This year, on Sept. 23 and 24, the Edmonton branch of the Nuit Blanche society held...