Nehad Abdulkader was born in the village of Al-Nawfaliyah, Syria. His early life in the city of Raqqa played a significant role in shaping his artistic perspective.
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The front of 91 Barton. Image courtesy of Jenneen Marie Beattie.
It was a dream come true. For many years, artist Stephanie Avery had an idea to bring together a group of artists to transform abandoned buildings around the city of Toronto.
Read moreA Girl in the Garden: Interview with Tanner van Vliet
Exhibition poster featuring Pansies, mixed media collage. 2023
Tanner van Vliet (they/she) is a young queer artist currently living and working in Kitchener-Waterloo. Tanner's preferred mediums include collage, abstract painting, and mixed media exploration.
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Exhibition poster featuring Seeli
Ama Liyanage is a contemporary artist and printmaker crafting whimsical paintings from her home studio in Kitchener, ON. She draws inspiration from cherished childhood memories in Sri Lanka and the simple, often overlooked joys of everyday life.
Read moreMagnitude + Bond: Interview with Donnique Williams
Donnique Williams (she/her) is a Black queer artist and writer of the Jamaican diaspora.
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