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10 Years of the Arts

Fine, indeed.

A decade of arts stories in MONTECRISTO.

Hodgee Films

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Hodgee Films

That green light.

Brent Hodge has produced buzzy documentaries on the late Chris Farley, actor Aubrey Plaza’s recreational basketball team, “Freaks and Geeks,” and more.

Goh Ballet’s “Nutcracker” Turns 10

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Goh Ballet’s “Nutcracker” Turns 10

Standing ovation.

The production will see the curtain rise from a new resident venue: the majestic Queen Elizabeth Theatre.

Julia Mior

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Julia Mior

Negotiation for space.

Part of what sets Mior’s textiles apart from contemporary museum discourse is that she actually wants people to use them.

Ola Volo

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Ola Volo

From the ocean to the moon.

Born in Kazakhstan and raised in Vancouver, rising art star Ola Volo whimsically combines the folklore of her heritage and the sentimentality of her upbringing into her paintings. Thanks to this rich cultural conversation, her style has become known across the continent as distinctly hers.

Kelly & Kelly Creative

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Kelly & Kelly Creative

This is that.

The Vancouver agency is changing the landscape of Canadian comedy.

Aloe Blacc interview

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Aloe Blacc

When the beat takes over.

“My goal isn’t to win an annual popularity contest. My goal is to be in the songwriters’ hall of fame.”

Ben Skinner

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Ben Skinner

Text interventions.

With thick-rimmed plastic glasses and a Coca-Cola branded t-shirt, Skinner blends right in with the resin-heavy, often text-based pieces that he has become known for.

Dana Claxton

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Dana Claxton

Self-identity.

The celebrated multidisciplinary artist uses her voice to reclaim the Indigenous narrative, exploring stereotypes, beauty, and visibility.

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