Expert: How Warhol reinvented himself
It’s a fun thing to wander the Art Gallery of Alberta’s Andy Warhol: Manufactured show and reach any number of personal perspectives on the famous pop artist`s psyche. But Thomas Sokolowski`s interpretations will cut closer to the truth; he`s an expert on Warhol, and directed the Andy Warholm Museum from 1996 to 2010, as well […]
FISHEYE: Urrrr?
Apparently BLAR, BLARR and BLARRR were already taken? Our regular photo of the day (potd) feature from Fish Griwkowsky is a visual diary and memoir of his life in and out of the city. More FISHEYE photos HERE.
Pride parade details shape up
Everyone loves a parade – especially when it’s gay. And we mean that in every sense of the word. Let’s face it, it’s an increasingly inclusive world for a whole bunch of sensible reasons – you know a gay pride parade is mainstream when its accompanying public festival is sponsored by a bank (thus the […]
FISHEYE: Out like a ‘lion
Dandelions are sort of the opposite of the icicles in winter we obsessed over not so long ago. If only there were some way to seasonally exchange them – I bet we’d love them if they were blooming through the January snow, despite the cold. As it stands, as Metallica says, kill ’em all. It’s […]
FISHEYE: Smells like grandma
The darker purple lilacs are, the older the strain – these are the kind I remember growing up with, a lure for grandmothers, singing happy songs. Our regular photo of the day (potd) feature from Fish Griwkowsky is a visual diary and memoir of his life in and out of the city.
YOU SAID IT: Death Cab for Cutie plays Edmonton
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FISHEYE: Is bigger always better?
My God, just look at the SIZE of that thing. Apparently the oil industry is doing all right … Our regular photo of the day (potd) feature from Fish Griwkowsky is a visual pharmacy online canada diary and memoir of his life in and out of the city.
FISHEYE: Cat Nap
Rough Life. Our regular photo of the day (potd) feature from Fish Griwkowsky is a visual diary and memoir of his life in and out of the city.
Planning underway for Alberta Arts Days
You: Artist. It: Art. Needed: Exposure. Thinking: Wishful. OK, now that we’re past the initial cynicism at the concept of getting arts promotion for free, we remind you that this opportunity comes not for free, but at the expense of taxpayers….which includes the artists. And it’s quite the opportunity. As part of Alberta Arts Days […]
Get your Warhol on for free tickets in AGA Facebook contest
It should be noted that Andy Warhol’s legacy isn’t really about “15 minutes of fame” or painting a can of tomatoes. It’s his antipathy towards convention, and his drive to try new things. Warhol was one of the first pop culturalists to continually reinvent himself. Given that the Art Gallery of Alberta’s big Warhol show, […]
