Arts & Culture
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SkirtsAfire SkirtsAfire Festival reimagines the arts in the age of COVID-19
It has been a year of pivots due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and SkirtsAfire Festival is no exception. SkirtsAfire is…
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Group Commentary: 2021 Grammy predictions
After twelve months of being bombarded by the unexpected, it’s comforting to know that we can still count on the…
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Supernova shoots for the stars with its portrayal of dementia and queer love
At a time when travelling is not possible, this wholesome road trip movie was a nice change of scenery from…
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Meet Hunter, local Shiba Inu and painter extraordinaire
A young Edmonton artist is making his debut with vibrant abstract paintings filled with dynamic, energetic brushstrokes. He’s also a…
Read More » - Margaret Witschl
Stories of the Pandemic initiative gives a creative outlet in the midst of the pandemic
A year into the pandemic, everyone has a COVID-19 story to tell. Whether that story details the harsh realities of…
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Gateway to Gastronomy: Braised lotus roots
In this instalment of Gateway to Gastronomy, we’ll be making a super simple side dish: braised lotus roots. My first…
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Dragons on the Tibetan Plateau sheds new light on Chinese textiles
The University of Alberta Museum’s Mactaggart Art Collection currently features the exhibition Dragons on the Tibetan Plateau, a virtual exhibition…
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The Hobby Hole: Insect pinning
Like many people, I too picked up a hobby during the pandemic. However, (and maybe this is a reflection of…
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PhD candidate discovers what sourdough can teach us about living in community
Few trends have gripped our collective consciousness more dramatically over the course of the pandemic than our obsession with sourdough.…
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NFB feature documentary Kenbe la shows a different side of Haiti
“Caring for the land, caring for people, and sharing.” The late activist and artist Alain Philoctète cited these words as…
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