Q & A with MFA theatre designer Robyn Ayles Playwright Moira Buffini’s descriptions of a set are minimal in her Blavatsky’s Tower, but the metaphysical, otherworldly nature of the play sparks special interest from the designers who attempt to stage it. About a narcissistic architect’s attempts to shape his domain into a Utopia, the play … Read moreBrutalism inspires sets for Blavatsky’s Tower – curious arts
British playwright Moira Buffini in the spotlight withtwo Buffini plays on the Studio Theatre mainstage this fall Moira Buffini, British playwright. Photo courtesy United Agents Inc. UK. A satirist. A feminist. Wickedly smart and funny. Moira Buffini speaks to this generation like no other playwright. The University of Alberta’s Studio Theatre will be among the … Read moreUniversity of Alberta kicks off Buffini Festival – curious arts
Jesse Thomas blurs the boundaries of real and imagined worlds with series of works at Enterprise Square Galleries Jesse Thomas’ large-scale oil paintings and charcoal drawings featured in a show called Def Perspectives at Enterprise Square Galleries until October 25 blur the boundaries between real and imagined worlds. An assistant professor in painting at the … Read moreShow Preview: Def Perspectives – curious arts
Kathleen Weiss emphasizes closing the gender gap in ‘Welcome to the Season’ address Over the weekend, you may have noticed theatre organizations and artists across Canada changing their social media profile photos to a maroon square. Once I saw Theatre Alberta follow suit on Friday, September 19, I clicked through to find out more about … Read moreU of A Studio Theatre supports Equity in Theatre – curious arts
Art Talk I’ve never been good at choosing titles for projects. That’s why the 2014 Bachelor of Fine Arts graduating class’s exhibition, titled Affinities, impressed me. By using the word affinities with art, the class places an emphasis on the connection between their artwork with viewers. Their title suggests an action, a behavior we partake … Read moreAffinities – curious arts