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Victoria Anarchist Bookfair turned 20 this year

The twentieth anniversary highlighted the fair’s enduring role in Victoria’s cultural and political landscape. Rather than hinging on a single event or keynote, its significance lies in the sustained engagement…

Children’s books have a lot to offer adults too

But I will explain things, just this once –– or, rather, Robin Williams’ Professor Keatings (of The Dead Poets Society) will: “We don't read and write poetry because it's cute.…

Taqsiqtuut Research-Creation Lab uses Indigenous art practices to foster creativity

Igloliorte plans to have regularly scheduled workshops, activities, lectures, and drop-in sessions at the lab when the fall term begins, all of which will be free to attend. 
Art Gallery of Great Victoria

Art Gallery of Greater Victoria exhibits the life of Victoria-born painter

I recently visited the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria to view the exhibition Unexpected: The Life and Art of Sophie Pemberton.

Visiting Beyond Van Gogh in Victoria

Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience invites guests to step into the artwork of one of the most influential artists in history, bringing his paintings to life by incorporating still…
Andy Warhol at the Jewsih Museum, photo by Bernard Gotfryd.

The Andy Warhol Foundation vs. Goldsmith case overlooks the value of copying for creativity

Andy Warhol Foundation ruled liable for copyright infringement, sparking debate about commercialism vs. creation.
Illustration of a man at a podium and a disgruntled bird, comic by Liam Moore Razzell.

Comic caption contest

Top entries from our readers on Instagram.
Photo by Manmitha Deepthi.

“Shaping Relations, Tethered Together” opens at the McPherson Library

When you walk into the McPherson Library, your first thought would rarely be about the art that’s displayed beneath it. However, tucked in the lower level is the Legacy Maltwood…

New show at SUPPLY invites the community to reimagine waste materials as tiny art works

On Saturday, Nov. 12, Pocket, curated by El MacIntyre, held its opening night at SUPPLY, Victoria's hub for recycled and reused art material.

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