Artist Christopher Griffin had his 125-pound concrete raven sculpture returned to his doorstep on Nov. 20 after its chains had been cut and the object stolen a week earlier. Kristine Lee, Centretown NewsIt was a huge sculpture of a raven, weighing more than 55 kilograms. It was stolen from where it was locked and chained outside of the artist’s Centretown studio in mid-November. And then, just as mysteriously, nine days later it re-appeared. It was as though the raven had gone for a week of flight.
Month: December 2016
Viewpoint: Horrible movies can inspire extraordinary communities
As with any medium, the interpretation and appreciation of film is subjective. Everyone has a favourite movie, but one’s favourite can be another’s most hated. However, a lot of movies are just straight-up bad. I’m not here to tell you that your favourite movies are bad, or that you should feel bad for liking them, and this is not just about my personal opinion on films I find great or horrible.
Artist transforms traditional culture
Artist Clara Kim stands with her work on display at the Korean Cultural Centre. Kim's art combines classic Korean styles with modern techniques. Heather Botham, Centretown NewsThe Korean Cultural Centre, which includes a new Elgin Street gallery space, recently opened a solo exhibition by Korean-Canadian painter Clara Kim.
New Chinatown café will promote local art
A new type of café is opening in 2017 in a large foreclosed house in Chinatown. The Art House Café will help underground artists create, exhibit and sell their work.