Busting the myth of the small town artist
When the National Gallery of Canada announced the recipients of the 2020 Sobey Art Award in April,...
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Joseph Tisiga
Art show at the YAC until May 28 explores colonization
All three exhibitions currently on display at the Yukon Arts Centre’s public art gallery have to do with colonization.Joseph Tisiga: IBC 1st Hole: Death Prophecy DeniedJoseph Tisiga’s paintings in watercolour and acrylic...
Read More“Splintered Craft” Art Space now open
The Skookum Jim Friendship Centre is providing well-known Yukon artist Joseph Tisiga with a chance to undertake an exciting project that’s close to his heart.Splintered Craft, a drop-in art studio for youth, now open in Yukon...
Read MoreStaging local talent
As the sunshine creeps into the evening and temperatures slowly rise toward double-digits, some art organizations’ seasons are winding down.One of the final accomplishments in focus for Nakai Theatre is a barrage of local...
Read MoreArtrepreneur: Cutouts and Curious George
Whimsy, angst and wit play in Joseph Tisiga’s drawings for the show Indigenous Incisions — or an Indigenous Ambivalence of the Abandoned Modern Man — opening Sept. 4 in the Yukon Arts Centre Community...
Read MoreMeticulously Crafting Culture
As we creep toward the end of another year, it’s only natural to reflect on how far we’ve come. And for the Sundog Retreat Carving Program, it’s been a momentous stretch.From select artists travelling to...
Read MoreThe Dark Side of Red Wagon
You have seen them on stage, heard them on the radio, listened to their music, looked at their art and viewed their photography.They are all talented young Yukon artists and together they form Red Wagon Union, a recently...
Read MoreTaylor Mac wants to shake you up
Taylor Mac would like you to know that he doesn’t want to offend you.If his fantastical makeup and clothes surprise you, then that’s OK because if you are surprised, then you are being shaken up a little. And shaking...
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