Visual Art
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The artist behind the lens
In the heart of downtown, Iyunade Judah, known as Iyuna in the art world, has transformed his living space into a colourful sanctuary that reflects his creative soul.
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Where art, cats and plants flourish
Olivia Cassie, an artist and curator, has cultivated a home where art, creativity and a deep affection for feline companions converge seamlessly. The walls are adorned with an eclectic mix of artwork, some of her own creation and others from various artists.
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Boundless creativity in Winnipeg
In the words of famous American author Steven Pressfield: "Creative work is a gift to the world and every being in it. Don’t cheat us of your contribution. Give us what you’ve got.”
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A greener world is possible
From temperature maps displaying a sea of red to line graphs depicting exponential CO2 emissions, most of the visual language surrounding climate change evokes nihilism rather than hope.
Yet, in a new, multidisciplinary exhibition called Planet Love, hope is the basis for climate action.
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A living gallery
Erica Wilson, a Metis/Anishinaabe theatre artist and workshop facilitator, has created a home where every item tells a story. That includes a painting gifted by a friend in Kelowna, a mannequin head discovered in Wilson’s first apartment when they were 18, and even the appliances they received as gifts from family members.
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Connecting in a creative haven
Josiah Koppanyi is a Winnipeg-based painter, illustrator and muralist whose work explores nostalgia and faith. He shares his home with his wife, Vanessa, and Caesar, a pet lizard affectionately known as Cease Bees.
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1C03 exhibit explores spiritualism, ghosts, pandemics
A spectre is haunting Centennial Hall.
The Undead Archive: 100 Years of Photographing Ghosts, a multi-site exhibition curated by University of Winnipeg art-history professor Dr. Serena Keshavjee, opens in Gallery 1C03 on Sept. 7.
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Under the light of the Golden Boy’s behind
“We sleep in the light of the Golden Boy’s ass,” the upcoming film Purple City states.
From dropping acid and gay hustling under yellow lights, to the mythological world of Greco-Roman lore, this new short film explores the hidden stories of the Golden Boy from the viewpoint of the filmmakers’ very own apartment across the street – where every night, they sleep in the golden glory of the statue’s illumination.
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Arts briefs
Punk-rock goods// MHC wants your work!// Celebrating art across time// Fast, forward movement// Field Guide (re)releases debut album// A season’s farewell
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Arts briefs
Lubomyr Melnyk is back in town// Get on board// Trio SR9 at CCFM// Somewhere between figurative and abstract// Don’t be negative, bring your negatives// Solidarity forever
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Arts briefs
Feelin’ lucky// Submit your ArchiShorts// A Millenium Centre soirée// Talking movement// From the Junos to the Limelight// It’s worth the trip: Here & There
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After the swan song
André Lewis is no stranger to Swan Lake. The artistic director’s career at the Royal Winnipeg Ballet (RWB) has spanned three decades.
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And in this corner…
Cruisin’ for a bruisin’? Don’t bother waiting for WrestleMania.
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Competition in bits and bytes
Over the past decade, professional video gaming, or esports, have rapidly ascended from basement LAN parties and dank arcades to sold-out stadiums across the globe.
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The need to reconnect
Conversational Threads opened at Gallery 1C03 at the University of Winnipeg on March 2.
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Graffiti and beyond
With more than 20 years of experience, Winnipeg graffiti artist Sean McRae has successfully created a safer space for the graffiti community, hip-hop enthusiasts and creative minds alike to gather and restock on paint supplies and new ideas with zero judgment on skill level.
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Arts briefs
Jazz @ the Fort Garry// Freeze Frame returns// Writing on joy// Lizzy Hoyt x MCO// Nickybaby releases debut EP// Apply to Plug-In ICA’s summer institute
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More things in heaven and earth
For some, questions of creation and what lies beyond can be a legitimate source of stress and anguish. For local artist Lori Ferguson, it’s just fuel for the fire.
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Turning an old trope on its head
In 2021, Hannah Moscovitch’s Sexual Misconduct of the Middle Classes won the Governor General’s Literary Award for English-language drama
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Arts briefs
Hého, let’s go!// An afternoon brew-ski// Taking care of business// Writing on Western Canadian art// Our Fathers, Sons, Lovers and Little Brothers @ PTE// STAGES Speaker Series: Ekene Emeka-Maduka
