Concordia’s stance on the new proposed bill about academic freedom
Newly proposed Bill 32 will protect academic freedom in classrooms, according to Quebec’s higher education minister Quebec recently…
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Nighthawks portrays urban ennui and isolation
Edward Hopper’s famous painting displays a scene at a late night diner, depicting life in the city as…
Do StudyTok hacks really help?
Too much time on TikTok can actually have productivity benefits I know I spend too much time…
Habitat 67: Moshe Safdie and the influences behind his work
An architectural innovation with Marxist undertones Approaches to architecture vary from one architect to another. Some approaches are…
Glimpse into Wifredo Lam’s ‘The Jungle’
Despite Lam’s extensive collection of works, one particular painting persists as his most memorable Without any context, Cuban-born…
The art of suffering: a glimpse into the work of Marina Abramović
Since the 1970s, the bold performance artist has pushed her body to extreme lengths for the sake of…
Melvin Charney’s history of Sherbrooke St.
1976 saw Sherbrooke St. becoming an arts venue, but only until the city’s mayor decided otherwise The city…
A brief look at artist Emily Carr’s totemic paintings: innovation or appropriation?
The well-known Canadian artist’s work has sparked debates for quite some time when it comes to her paintings…
Gordon Matta-Clark’s unique vision of urban space
American artist Gordon Matta-Clark is well known for his technique which involved cutting shapes into buildings Gordon Matta-Clark…
M. Gros: investigation games and the art world
Artistic duo Geneviève and Matthieu derive inspiration for their latest performance from investigative TV shows and movies Artistic…
Existential art: a brief look at Alex Colville’s Pacific
Pacific, one of Colville’s most well known works, challenges viewers to be inquisitive and to derive their own…
Art for a changing world
How the Harrisons’ multidisciplinary practice tackled environmental issues Known as “the Harrisons,” Newton and Helen Mayer Harrison were…