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Great design transforms Canadian books into works of art When the e-book revolution began, there were dire predictions about the book industry, most heralding the imminent death of the printed book. Now, a decade on, the printed book has not only survived, it is thriving, and the reason may have everything to do with design. … Read moreAlcuin Awards for Book Design exhibit opens in FAB Gallery – curious arts
On Sunday, January 22 at Convocation Hall, saxophonist, William H. Street, and organists, Marnie Giesbrecht and Joachim Segger, kick off Canada’s 150th anniversary year with a selection of Canadian solo and duo works, including Celtic Impressions and From the Musical Memoirs of a Canadian Organist, and the premiere of Passage du Temps, all by renowned Edmonton-based composer, Jacobus Kloppers. COMPOSER … Read moreCelebrating Canada on The Casavant: Notes by composer Jacobus Kloppers – curious arts
Annea Lockwood and Erik Waterkotte exhibits at FAB Gallery I grew up in the country so when I first moved to the city the absence of coyote calls and frog song, coupled with the ever-present urban light, made it impossible for me to sleep. One of the ways I coped was to put on a … Read moreHead to FAB for a journey outside the city
For a few weeks this summer, our sister blog Work of Arts is sharing great podcasts by our amazing alumni. This week, Drama grad Zach Polis explores how successful people use their creative talents to earn a living. Meet Zach Polis (’12 BA, Drama), a frequent guest-host of the popular podcast Monetizing Your Creativity. This fascinating exploration into the world of film, television, theatre, … Read moreMonetizing your creativity with Zach Polis
Museums and galleries exist to tell us stories. Why would we go to the gallery if meaning was dead? The image above from Miriam Elia’s satirical book We Go to the Gallery takes a jab at our desire to find meaning and beauty in works of art. By following the children’s experiences in the book, … Read moreWhy do we go to the gallery? – curious arts