Sunday, February 20, 2022

Hi, art lovers!

You know how I’m always pushing some new CBC show with an artsy spin? Well, a bunch of those series are now vying for a Canadian Screen Award … or eight. (Who’s up for eight awards? 21 Black Futures — and here’s where to stream it.)

Also among the honourees: Writing the Land, Race Against the Tide and a little program that wrapped its sixth and final season this year, CBC Arts: Exhibitionists. The show’s Amanda Parris is nominated for her hosting work, but that’s not all: she’s already been named the winner of the Changemaker Award, a special prize from the Canadian Academy.

Stay tuned for details on how to watch the awards show, which is airing April 10 on CBC and CBC Gem.

And because we promised you eye candy ...

Manif d'art

The art biennial Manif d’art launched this weekend in Quebec City. Recent work by Vikky Alexander (including this piece) will be appearing as part of the event’s programming.

Manif d'art

Here’s another taste of one of the projects appearing at Manif d’art this winter. To find this installation by Gabriel Lester (Le Grand Boum), head to Place Ste-Foy.

Manif d'art

OK, OK … just one more thing I copy/pasted from the Manif d’art program and then I’m done. Les ruines des affamés (4) by Annie Baillargeon.

@jimholyoak/Instagram

Over in Nanaimo, B.C., Jim Holyoak (seen here) has turned the View Gallery into a tangled forest, where visitors are welcome to laze around and read about trees or just bathe in a creepy soundscape.

@eyesasbigasplates/Instagram

Or there’s this project that takes the whole “immerse yourself in nature” thing way more literally. Photo from Eyes as Big as Plates, a series by Norwegian-Finnish artists Karoline Hjorth and Riitta Ikonen.

You've got to see this

CBC

7 reasons to be excited about the CSA nominations

What? All the love for CBC Arts wasn’t enough for you? OK, fine. You’ll find a few more reasons in this entirely subjective listicle.

House of Anansi

The case FOR the trauma plot?

Who else shared this article from The New Yorker? Alicia Elliott read it, but she has a different take. The trauma plot isn’t necessarily a shortcut. Authors can use it with purpose and care.

Paramount

It should have been the ultimate hate-watch

The year was 2002 and Crossroads, a new movie starring Britney Spears, had hit the multiplex. At the time, it was cool to hate on everything to do with Britney, but as Anne T. Donahue writes, “the haters were wrong.”

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Cielo Vianzon

@minipotteryproject

@minipotteryproject/Instagram

If last week’s newsletter got you hooked on Best in Miniature, Cielo needs no introduction. The Toronto-based artist runs more than one Insta, but if you’re obsessed with her pint-sized pottery, this is the account to follow.

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I’m Leah Collins, senior writer at CBC Arts. Until next time!