Sunday, July 16, 2023

Hi, art lovers!

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It’s the last day of the Calgary Stampede, and if you’re a nerd for trivia, head to CBC News to find this breezy story: five unusual facts you’ve probably never heard about the city’s rodeo of rodeos. The article zeroes in on the very first edition of the event in 1912, eons before my favourite Stampede tradition began. OK, maybe not my favourite. (Pancake breakfasts forever!) But I’m pulling this article out of the vault anyway, and if you’re in the mood for a long read — a story about an odd piece of Canadian culture that rivals the Australians’ Nutbush — check out The Strange and Very Albertan History of the Cadillac Ranch. (There’s also a video dance tutorial in the article. If you try it, proceed with caution.)

And because we promised you eye candy ...

Fabian Jean

Absence as Presence by Montreal painter Fabian Jean.

Jason Zante

Onward and upward! You can find this new mural (Unwritten) by Jason Zante on the Plaza Bridge steps in Ottawa.

Erin O'Keefe

Nothing is ever as it seems. I mean, just take a look at this image by Erin O’Keefe — like, smush your nose into the screen — and maybe you’ll notice it’s a photo, not a painting. (The artist, who splits her time between New Brunswick and New York, has a solo exhibition at Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery in London to Oct. 1.)

Elizabeth Zvonar

Blue Roses by Elizabeth Zvonar (previously seen here). It’s your last week to catch Elizabeth’s solo exhibition at Toronto’s Daniel Faria Gallery. The Weight, The Worry + The Wag closes July 22.

Sarindar Dhaliwal

Toronto artist Sarindar Dhaliwal will open her first solo exhibition at the Art Gallery of Ontario next weekend, and this piece from 1998 (At Badminton) will be featured in the career-spanning show. More info here.

You've got to see this

Paradise Theatre

Our special screening series continues!

In Toronto? Join CBC Arts at Paradise Theatre as we celebrate The 50 Greatest Films Directed by Canadians.

Maris Mezulis

Land back! Radical architects take over the Canada Pavilion in Venice

Meet the revolutionaries who are representing Canada at the Venice Biennale's 18th International Architecture Exhibition.

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A real ‘uncah jam’ of an interview

Julia Fox, the breakout star of Uncut Gems, is one of the executive producers of Something You Said Last Night, the debut feature from Canadian filmmaker (and CBC Arts Rising Star) Luis De Filippis. Julia stopped by Q to discuss the project.

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Marie Bergeron

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Marie Bergeron

Yep, that’s a scene from the Alberta-shot series The Last of Us, which swept the Emmy nominations last week. The illustrator? Marie Bergeron, the same artist who created all the original poster art for CBC Arts Presents: The 50 Greatest Films Directed by Canadians. She’s tabling at Montreal Comiccon this weekend, and today’s the final day to attend!

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