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
U of A Drama instructor presents at TEDxUAlberta For its inaugural conference, TEDxUAlberta has pulled together a dynamic roster of inspiring speakers and performers. The theme is Looking Glass into the Future and there are many presenters with ties to the U of A’s Faculty of Arts including 2016 Rhodes Scholar-elect Billy-Ray Belcourt and Navneet … Read moreMichele Fleiger: the need for drama – curious arts
U of A welcomes international artists for their first public performances in Western Canada The work of British choreographer Jonathan Burrows and Italian composer Matteo Fargion radiates delight even as it makes the audience think. Over the past 12 years, the two artists have built a body of duets that straddle the line between dance, … Read moreJonathan Burrows and Matteo Fargion – curious arts
Design grad Megan Strickfaden curates 10 shorts from Edmonton and abroad for presentation at AGA Feb. 24 Guest post by Helen MetellaWith files from Salena Kitteringham Making your way through a crowded mall, art gallery or gym is not just potentially aggravating, it can be treacherous if you’re legally blind. Yet how can the non-blind … Read moreDesign Matters film series on inclusive design – curious arts
It’s interesting how two different art forms, painting and theatre, can create distinctive experiences when they interpret the same material. Take the painting Titania Awakes, Surrounded by Attendant Fairies (1793-1794) by the 18th century Swiss artist Henry Fuseli. The characters Fuseli represents are based on William Shakespeare’s play A Midsummer Night’s Dream. His visual interpretation … Read moreShakespeare in Visual Culture: Titania Awakes – curious arts