A royal fete, and anticipated holiday

May 2023

The May 24th weekend has marked the birthday of Queen Victoria since 1845 (technically it falls on the Monday between the 18th and 24th – this year the 22nd). Here in NL it is an occasion of much expectancy and some lore. However you chose to celebrate, enjoy and be safe.

Books

Matthew Hollett: “There’s a kinship between photography and poetry – they both tend to be smaller, quieter ways of making things”

Can you tell us a little about yourself? I’m a writer and photographer in St John’s. My background is in visual arts, and my writing is often very visual –…

Bethany MacKenzie: Exploring the line between intriguing and repulsive

Congratulations on being named the regional winner of the BMO 1st Art! Award. Can you tell us more about your piece, What Will the Worms Think of Me? And can…

The Big Splash

Do You Have It In You? (digital media and collage, 2022) by Rachel Gilbert. Situated in Ktaqmkuk, Gilbert is an interdisciplinary artist whose symbolist work explores her identity, experiences, and ideas…