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Kim-Sanh Châu Explores Asian Diaspora Through Dance and Song

In Bleu Néon, Kim-Sanh Châu, 35, uses dance and song to navigate the fantasy of nostalgia, loss of language and sexual objectification – three themes that are widely experienced by Asian diasporic populations. The lights dim as Châu enters the theatre. She stands in the center of a circle made of neon lights, an image typical of south-east Asian countries and the inspiration for the … Continue reading Kim-Sanh Châu Explores Asian Diaspora Through Dance and Song

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Exploring Tattooing From Iran and Maghreb Dot by Dot

Dot by dot like a baby gazelle, an exhibition presented at La Centrale galerie Powerhouse draws on tattoo cultures from Iran and the Maghreb to explore nation-building, gender, diaspora, and the future. The title was inspired by the lyric “dot by dot like a baby gazelle grazing in the plain of the Olive River” by the poet and singer Aissa Djarmouni. The song, Ain El … Continue reading Exploring Tattooing From Iran and Maghreb Dot by Dot

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Birds Crossing Borders by Artist Khadija Baker | Solidarity Through Storytelling

Birds Crossing Borders by Kurdish-Syrian multidisciplinary artist Khadija Baker reflects on displacement and the feelings and process of belonging to one’s home. The exhibit features a series of videos of people telling personal stories, primarily from displaced Syrian communities. It’s a multimedia installation that incorporates sound, video, and falling water, and is dedicated to developing a common memory through storytelling. Videos offer insight into the … Continue reading Birds Crossing Borders by Artist Khadija Baker | Solidarity Through Storytelling

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A summer of laughter with Montreal Comedy Club is underway.
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A Summer of Laughter with Montreal Comedy Club

It wasn’t too long ago that I found myself sitting under bright stage lights and kicking off a summer of laughter with Montreal Comedy Club. As I sat front and center, eager to finally be back attending a live event, the comedians of Montreal Comedy Club had me in tears while they performed their individual stand-up sets. Naturally, I left wanting to tell everyone: go … Continue reading A Summer of Laughter with Montreal Comedy Club

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