The evolution of art in the digital age
By Ayra Fouad, Staff Writer Artwork has always been an important part of humanity. A piece can provoke anger, happiness, love, or even, in some cases, extreme despair. The more an artist can tap...
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Calgary’s canvas of women-led art
By Ayra Fouad, Staff Writer Nada Khatib – Knife Painter Nada Khatib replaces the paintbrush, a tool that has become almost synonymous with painting, with an equally useful and versatile tool; the palette knife....
Embracing the evolution of art
By Ayra Fouad, Staff Writer Societal biases are a subconscious force over which we, as individuals, have minimal control — yet they have a great influence on our opinions. We are so heavily affected by...
Painted in oil: Calgary’s art influenced by oil and gas funding
By Ayra Fouad, Staff Writer In Calgary, it isn’t just the economy that is impacted by the boom and bust cycle of the oil and gas industry. Calgary is home to a vibrant arts...
Here’s why cultural institutions still have value in modern day society
By Sarah Green, Arts Editor We live in a world where we can access pretty much anything with a little digging and a few clicks. The Internet has opened up a digital universe brimming...
Sick of male-dominated art? The Female Lens, an all-female exhibition, has you covered
By Karina Zapata, Arts Editor Expectations. Inspiration. The heart-wrenching desire to be seen. These are all themes in Vivek Shraya’s photography and writing project, “Trisha.” In each photo set, Shraya imitates old, colourful photos of...
How a Calgary student took passion for art and race to create the comic ‘Race Issues’
By Karina Zapata, Arts Editor On Thursday, Jan. 3, The New Gallery held the launch of an exhibition titled, Race Issues. Race Issues is a comic series created by Eman Elkadri an Information Design...
Patti Smith’s memoir a touching tribute
It is hard to imagine attributing the words sweet and tender to a story that recalls the relationship between artist Robert Mapplethorpe and rock musician and poet Patti Smith, both better known for their...
Inks and drinks art show
by Vanessa Conley The Reflector Calgary artists celebrated local tattoo culture with Inks and Drinks at the Amsterdam Rhino Jan.20,2011. Five shops from around the city displayed their talents in the form of painted...
10 ways to entertain yourself on campus
by Claire Miglionico Arts Editor 1. Join a club. There are tons of clubs on campus that may tickle your fancy. Take the Art History Society Club for example. You meet up with like-minded...
