 Hi, art lovers! | | |  | (Illustration: CBC Arts; Photos: Canva) | | | What are people excited to see in 2024?
I know, I know — I already asked you that question. But around the time I sent you that email, I was busy contacting artists and creatives from across the country, polling them on a slew of similar topics.
What will make a comeback? Who will have a breakout year? What events are already bookmarked on their calendars? Basically, what are we all going to be talking about in 2024 — and where in the world will that chatter be happening? (RIP, Twitter.)
You can find everyone’s (pithiest!) predictions on CBC Arts right now. We published our 2024 trend forecast before the weekend, and if 3,300 words of pop culture tyromancy isn’t enough for you, the folks at Commotion have been making educated guesses of their own. Here’s one recent example for your Sunday listening: a Group Chat discussion on the year’s most anticipated music trends.
What else will we be talking about in 2024?
Here are a few bonus theories from our crew of trend forecasters — predictions we had to leave out of the final cut.
“Print clashing, gigantic cacti, statement belts, a resurgence of late-2000s graphic tees, purple, carnival glass, cute little bags to go inside your one giant bag, whether or not this thing or that thing is AI, walking as a hobby, the rise of cannabis cocktails, rhinestone accessories, wallet chains, imperfect jewelry, designer cookie dough, tinsel, keychains that enter the room five minutes before you do.” —Tim Singleton, designer
”How Uggs will go out of style for good and never return.”—Rajni Perera, artist
“Sage Paul and the Toronto Indigenous fashion week [Indigenous Fashion Arts Festival]. She's making a mark in the fashion industry and paving the way for future generations.” —Caroline Monnet, artist
“Oh, wow. That's such a nice thing to hear that someone mentioned my name. I think we're going to be excited to talk about sovereignty! Yes! Because the social conversation is just totally explosive right now.” —Sage Paul, artistic director of Indigenous Fashion Arts
“How technological innovations will inform and assist in the art-making process. How society yearns for the truth in all aspects of life. What the future will hold for our planet.” —Casey Koyczan, artist
“Celestial mysteries and astronomical miracles. There's a total solar eclipse on April 8; we are already talking more about aliens; and this is a leap year — so the cosmic vibes will be off the charts." —Michèle Pearson Clarke, artist
”Peace, please.” —Dalkhafine, artist
“It feels like there are major shifts happening right now. I think we will be excited to talk about the revolutionary changes that are happening around us and the successes of artists who are thinking big and ambitiously.”—Lindsey Sharman, curator of the Art Gallery of Alberta | | | | | And because we promised you eye candy ... | | | | |  | Katie Butler | | I fully expect a few trends from 2023 will carry over into 2024. One example? Girl Dinner. It’s the title of a new group exhibition at Abbozzo Gallery in Toronto (Jan. 26 to March 30), and this painting by Katie Butler (Invested) is among the works appearing in the show. | | | | |  | Carolina Vasquez-Lazo | | Another trend we’re not leaving behind in 2023? Bows! And this particular bow is appearing at The Bows in Calgary. It’s by local artist Carolina Vasquez-Lazo. Her debut solo exhibition is happening there now. | | | | |  | Hyunsun Park | | Braids, bows by Toronto-based illustrator Hyunsun Park. | | | | |  | Amy Brener | | Are these friendly robots who've been sent from the future? I don’t know about that, but I can confirm they’re new works by Canadian-born artist Amy Brener. She has a solo exhibition (Servers) at Jack Barrett Gallery in New York. | | | | |  | Illustration: CBC Arts; Photos: Kablusiak and Norberg Hall, Jana Chytilova/Getty Images, Warner Bros., Canva | | | | | The trend forecast I was talking about? This is it! From major events and breakout stars to the vibes that’ll define the next 12 months, Canadian artists predict the topics we’ll be talking about all year. | | | | |  | Samuel Engelking/CBC Arts | | | | | In I Don’t Know Who You Are, filmmaker M.H. Murray presents a cold but loving vision of Canada’s biggest city. | | | | |  | Traven Benner | | | | | | | This pop-up museum may have the answers. Find it in Toronto’s financial district through Feb. 17. | | |  | Tillie Walden | | Last week, Tegan and Sara announced they’ll be releasing a sequel to their graphic novel, Junior High. The new one is called Crush, and both books were illustrated by Tillie, an American cartoonist who lives in Vermont. CBC Music has more on Crush, which is expected to arrive in October. | | | | | Share this newsletter | | or subscribe if this was
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