Culture
Using Sunshine to Make Art With Cyanotype
Local artist Shizuka Yoshimura details how she took advantage of pandemic isolation to experiment with an old printing method.
On Living in One of the World’s Happiest Cities and Waiting for More Feet to Wash Ashore
In his latest read of the local news headlines, Sean Orr finds Vancouver lauded as the happiest city in the world.
The View From Your Window #249
We love posting photos like this that reveal the views through the windows of our readers. We hope you'll consider sharing yours!
FROM THE COLLECTION // An Inspiring DIY Guide from The Regional Assembly of Text’s Library
Brandy Fedoruk tells us about a handy little publication that's currently piqued his interest...
Street Artist Banksy Reveals New Work With the Assistance of Bob Ross
The middle of the night stencil piece depicts a prisoner descending a rope weighed down with a typewriter.
On Spreading Mass Hysteria and Violent Cravings for ‘Pizza Pizza’ Ruining Millionaires
In his latest read of the local news, Sean Orr finds beheaded monarchs and low-income seniors still living in Chinatown.
Scout List Vol. 574
An agenda of the things we are doing, wishing we could do, or are conspiring to do from Mar. 4 to Mar. 11, 2021.
Kick Off International Women’s Week by Signing Up For the ‘Choose to Challenge’ Series
On March 7th, spend a day with seven of Vancouver's most enterprising and knowledgeable women professionals.
FROM THE COLLECTION // A Series of Timeless Paintings at the Morris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery
Shelly Rosenblum, Curator of Academic Programs at UBC's Morris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery, shares works by Audrey Capel Doray.
The View From Your Window #248
We love posting photos like this that reveal the views through the windows of our readers. We hope you'll consider sharing yours!
Somehow These Two Words in Latin Permitted the Crown to Claim Sovereignty Over British Columbia
Despite its fancy Latin name, the doctrine of 'Terra nullius' was of a calibre of argument typically employed by kindergarten bullies.
We Want This Japanese Artist’s Complete Collection of Sushi Made of Stone
We've seen lots of display sushi made of plastic, wax and resin at Japanese restaurants. This is something very different.
On Dudes Not Chilling and Riding Out the Pandemic in Forts Made of Blankets
In his latest read of the local news headlines, Sean Orr finds vanity projects and The Province readers' heads exploding.
FROM THE COLLECTION // The Photo Album of a Legendary BC Mountaineer and Scientist
Archivist Jessica Bushey, PhD, previews an exceptional collection of photography capturing BC's mountaineering history.
Supercut Honours the Role Typewriters Have Played in Film and Television
The typewriter may have been replaced by the keyboard, but it still finds work in Hollywood as an instrument of dramatic effect.
Scout List Vol. 573
An agenda of the things we are doing, wishing we could do, or are conspiring to do from Feb. 19 to Feb. 25, 2021.
On Paying Rent in Cockroaches and Wine-Paired Dinners at 7-Eleven
In his latest read of the local news headlines, Sean Orr wonders at Covid uncertainty and what might happen if we go too far left.
FROM THE COLLECTION // A Super Rare Piece of Hogan’s Alley Musical History
Neptoon Records' store owner Rob Frith shares a circa 1960 Vancouver gig poster that shows a familiar local celebrity on guitar.
The View From Your Window #247
We love posting photos like this that reveal the views through the windows of our readers. We hope you'll consider sharing yours!
On the Crafts of Communication and Creating Identity With Artist Lydia Cecilia
To get up close with her artwork, be sure to RSVP to the February 13th Neighbourhood Pop-Up event.
On Paying Developers to Evict Us and Making Really Embarrassing Television
In his latest read of the local news headlines, Sean Orr finds the wack in Chilliwack and Bell being a bunch of jerks.
We Want to Get Ambient With These Groovy, Locally Made Candleholders
One of a Few is currently in possession of two of these, so if you're planning to get romantic this weekend, pounce!
On Looking Twice and Getting Dandy With Local Artist, Aaron Moran
Moran, a multidisciplinary artist living and working in Maple Ridge, is the current Artist-in-Residence at Port Haney House.
Vancouver’s Cruel and Ridiculous Lack of Public Toilets: A History
Despite its world class pretensions, this city has always made it hard for its citizens to find relief on the go.
FROM THE COLLECTION // The Museum of Vancouver’s Expo Ernie Key Chain
The MOV Operations Manager shares a souvenir that commemorates both a historic local event and an invaluable personal memory.
On Not Feeling Bad for Trapped Snowbirds and Eating McDonald’s in Penthouses
In his latest read of the news headlines, Sean Orr finds snowboarders being jerks and rich guys being hilarious.
This Artillery Attack Survivor Makes a Living Crafting Kitchen Knives From Old Artillery Shells
Taiwanese blacksmith Wu Tseng-dong, aka Maestro Wu, uses his skills to transform the things that once terrified him.
We Want Our Hands on JoieFarm’s Limited Release Cans of Rosé and Tiny Bubbles
We'll all need to be on high alert for this highly coveted wine drop if we don't want to miss out...
