Velvet Terrorism: Pussy Riot’s Russia

Velvet Terrorism: Pussy Riot’s Russia is the first survey exhibition of the infamous feminist art collective Pussy Riot. Formed in Moscow in 2011, Pussy Riot came together in opposition to their country’s increasingly authoritarian government. The exhibition features vivid documentation of the group’s performances and street activism as assembled by member Maria (Masha) Alyokhina. Read more…

31st Annual Winter Solstice Lantern Festival

Journey through an illuminated labyrinth at this magical Vancouver event By Elana Shepert Long dark nights encourage people from around the world to come together and celebrate life – and each other. Naomi Singer, who is the Creative Director of Vancouver’s Secret Lantern Society, says winter solstice celebrations unify cultures from around the world because the Read more…