The world of popular culture and the icons that decorate its platform fascinated Andy Warhol from childhood. It was a form of escapism from a life in poverty in Pittsburgh, in the throes of the Great Depression. His adoration continued well into his adult life, which has made him one of the most influential artists […]
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Recently, I saw the film Suffragette and went in with fairly low expectations. So far, critical reviews have been mediocre and the social media backlash has been alarming. Prior to the premier of the film, concern was raised over the exclusion of an important figure of the British “suffragette” movement: Sophie Duleep Singh, Indian-British suffragette
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1. “The Chrismukkah Bar Mitz-vahkkah” episode of The O.C. Perhaps the only real piece of art in this list, it’s been a holiday classic for a decade now. If your memory fails you, or if you’re just not a dedicated O.C. fan, it’s the episode where Seth and Summer throw Ryan a bar mitzvah in
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The abundance and availability of online information often challenges contemporary print publications, such as newspapers and magazines. Indeed, the Internet allows any smartphone-holder to easily access news, celebrity gossip, sports updates, local arts and culture events, and newly-released scientific discoveries. Apart from actual verbal information, the Web displays a variety of colourful and visually stunning
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On November 10, I attended the tenth annual Eva Holtby Lecture on Contemporary Culture at the Royal Ontario Museum. Each year this event strives to encourage and promote civility, empathy, understanding, and awareness of contemporary issues. This year, I had the pleasure of listening to Sheikha Hoor Al Qasimi, President of the Sharjah Art Foundation.
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As consumers of art, it can sometimes be easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of contemporary art we see all around us. However, it can sometimes be useful (or even enjoyable) to take a step back and witness what has brought us to the present day: the indelible contributions and legacies artists have
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On November 20th, the Cat’s Eye will serve as a host location for the first installment of “Adorable,” a comedy show organized and hosted by UofT students and comics Kelly DeHoop, Lucas Loizou, and Celeste Yim According to DeHoop, “Adorable” will ideally become a monthly comedy night on campus, intended to “bridge the gap between
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Taking on Shakespeare’s Hamlet is a daunting task for any director or actor, with its iconic speeches, its multiple theatrical interpretations, and its largely passive titular character. Any production of Hamlet is expected to interpret text in a new way while staying faithful to the original. Hart House’s 2015 offering does relatively well with the
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FX’s You’re the Worst is a half-hour romantic comedy series that rises above the tropes it presents and confuses you with how likable it is. The characters should be some of the most unwatchable people imaginable. The romantic leads are Jimmy, a British ex-pat author with a superiority complex, and Gretchen, a snarky PR executive
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A video created by the Canada Media Fund playing in the corner of the Digital Media Art+Cade lists statistics that help to spell out one clear message: Canadians are connected. On average, each Canadian spends 76 hours online every month. We as a country, Canada has a digital economy consisting of $22 billion, 16,000 media
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