At our inaugural piano concert on May 13th, guest pianist Wolfram Schmitt-Leonardy will be performing Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue on the new Steinway piano. Thanks to the help from U of A musicology professor, Christina Gier, we were able to learn more about George Gershwin’s life as he went from a song plugger on Tin … Read more5 Things You Might Not Know About Gershwin – curious arts
In November 2017, University of Alberta art professor Sean Caulfield was named a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, joining his brother and U of A law professor Tim Caulfield, who was elected to the RSC in 2007. It’s rare, if not unheard of, for brothers to share this prestigious national recognition; rarer still, … Read moreMeet the Caulfields: A Family of Creatives – curious arts
At some point in the “not too distant future” (translation: “we’re not allowed to give specific dates”), Edmontonians who pass by the new Valley Line LRT stop at the Muttart Conservatory will see a fascinating art installation by U of A sculptor and head technician (sculpture division), Stephanie Jonsson, who has been awarded a major … Read moreLRT Stop to Feature Art by Stephanie Jonsson – curious arts
Some exciting news from this week is the opening of the Heterotopia exhibit! Heterotopia is an art exhibition showcasing the final research projects of three Master of Design graduates. In this exhibition the featured artists explore how designers can interact with the intricate conflicts and complications existing in today’s society. Here are some pictures of the … Read moreA Sneak Peek Inside Hetero[topia] – curious arts