Art Critique
“Supernatural Stories” at the McCord Museum
The Haida, an Indigenous group native to the west coast of North America do not have a word for “artist” in their language. The closest approximation of the term one […]
In fair Verona, on unceded territory- Romeo and Juliet and land acknowledgements
I recently attended a performance of Romeo and Juliet at the National Theatre School in Montréal. It was the end of semester performance for the acting students concluding their second […]
Shades of Hope- The Colour Purple at Neptune Theatre
Right now in Halifax, Nova Scotia, the Canadian major theatre premiere of The Colour Purple is taking audiences by storm at Neptune Theatre. I had heard as much from several […]
The Seeds of Nanette- Hannah Gadsby’s Failed Retirement
When stand-up comedians and their specials make international headlines, more oft than not lately it’s been due to regressive opinions and disturbing actions coming to light. This is one of […]
Growing Freedom With Yoko Ono- The Sacred Art of Playfulness
Group painting. Driving nails into a wall. Mono-coloured chess. Listening to heartbeats. Dangling motorcycle helmets filled with pieces of sky for the taking. Stamping for peace. These are just a […]
“The Horrifically Real Virtuality”: Where B-Movies Come To Life
I am welcomed by looming tentacles and a crashed UFO at the top of the stairs of The Phi Centre in Montréal. Looking around at the walls, I see a […]
A Night Less Starry- The Auction of Van Gogh’s Gun
On June 9th, 2019, the rusted husk of a 7mm Lefaucheux revolver will go up for auction. This weathered skeleton sat untouched and unseen in a field in the French […]
