Words by Isabella Elias | Photography Courtesy of the Artist For artist and potter Maya Hughes, pottery as a medium of art is a balancing act between chaos and order. The process can be repetitive, but each creation always reveals its individuality and specialty. Hughes grounds her emotions into the…

Frontwoman Tamara Lindeman reflects on her latest album, climate activism, and the collective moment we’re in — Words by Sherene Almjawer Since forming in 2006, the members of The Weather Station — a four-piece Canadian folk band — have changed and lead singer Tamara Lindeman has evolved. …

A Fresh Perspective for Toronto’s ‘Tightly Knit’ Art Community — Words by Emily Pittman | Art by Xiaoyu Weng Xiaoyu Weng has a unique vantage point. With international curatorial experience — including The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York City — she is able to view the trajectory of Toronto’s gallery ecosystem, with its entrenched identities and histories, from…

Words by Nicholas Rose Throughout the years, ballet has evolved — but how much exactly? I wouldn’t go as far as saying that ballet itself is racist: a plie or a tendu doesn’t discriminate against someone for their colour. Nor would I say that only selected individuals can partake in…

Composer Kevin Puts Weaves a Tapestry of Possibilities for Mrs. Dalloway — Words by Miles Forrester The way Kevin Puts describes the possibilities unlocked in opera, it seems only inevitable that Virginia Woolf’s landmark novel Mrs. Dalloway would be a perfect fit for this powerful genre. Woolf’s novel of a day in the emotionally resonant interior lives of strangers — aging socialite…

“My works are more a portrait of myself than the model” — Words by Isabella Elias | Art by Bruno Walpoth I n his studio based in Ortisei, Italy, sculptor Bruno Walpoth carves human figures out of blocks of wood — namely limewood or walnut. Inspired by his interactions with the people around him and driven by his persistent desire to create…

20 years in the Industry and More Relevant than Ever — Words by Amelia Johannsen Canadian duo Tegan and Sara embark on new and exciting facets of the entertainment industry by influencing everything they touch with generosity and style. After a popular release of their new music video paying homage to Coldplay, we see the release of their 10th studio album…

Words by Emily Pittman | Art by Zaria Forman In Antarctica, the air is alive with sound. Penguins whir, ice crackles, and waves lap against barren landscapes while painter Zaria Forman absorbs the endless detail of a glacier’s icy wall. On-site research is crucial for Forman, and she has dedicated…

Three Artists Activating Art in the Fight Against Climate Change — Words by Leila Refahi As an artist focusing on endangered animals, I travelled to Malax, Finland in the fall of 2017 to join the Malakta Art Factory’s residency program. I was invited to the Merenkurkku School in Vaasa to perform an art project during my stay, and I designed one…