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YPS editorials and articles focus on artists, cultural entrepreneurs and artistic organizations that have something meaningful to say. Included will be artist studio visits, exhibition reviews, funny stories, illustrations, and a few more surprises.

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Night Culture: The Role of ‘Night Mayors’ in Entertainment and Economy

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Jul 22
3 min

Night Culture: The Role of ‘Night Mayors’ in Entertainment and Economy

By: Tess Buckley Berlin’s Club der Visionare. In an increasingly urbanized world, more individuals have become interested in studying the...

An Introduction to Webbed Feet: A YPS Radio Series

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Jul 13
2 min

An Introduction to Webbed Feet: A YPS Radio Series

By: Grace Sebeh Byrne and Tess Buckley Mission Statement Webbed Feet is an alternative radio platform that explores the...

The Cyborg Foundation: Beyond Sense

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Jul 9
4 min

The Cyborg Foundation: Beyond Sense

By: Tess Buckley We are moving into a new era of evolution - where we can take control of our cognitive revolution. Using technology, we...

The Human Library: Bringing Stories to Life

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Jun 29
3 min

The Human Library: Bringing Stories to Life

By: Tess Buckley Imagine if we could have a conversation with our books? I have always loved the library, its endless shelves seemingly...

Craft as Art.

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Jun 21
3 min

Craft as Art.

By: Tess Buckley Over the last few months a topic of conversation that continues to arise is how do we distinguish art from craft? How do...

The Story of Our Favourite Colour: Yellow

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Jun 15
2 min

The Story of Our Favourite Colour: Yellow

By: Tess Buckley Yellow can appear warm and bright, yet it can also lead to visual fatigue. The effects of yellow can be highly varied...

NFTs: Creating Value, Digital Scarcity and a New Realm of Collectables

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Jun 7
7 min

NFTs: Creating Value, Digital Scarcity and a New Realm of Collectables

By: Tess Buckley NFTS are taking the gaming and art worlds by storm but what are they? This piece hopes to explore and explain what you...

Wabi-Sabi: The Japanese Philosophy of Embracing Imperfection.

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Jun 1
3 min

Wabi-Sabi: The Japanese Philosophy of Embracing Imperfection.

By: Tess Buckley Wabi-Sabi Aesthetic and Lifestyle Wabi-Sabi is an ancient aesthetic philosophy that is rooted in Zen Buddhism. This...

The Healing Power of Music: A Look into the Practice of Musical Therapy

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May 25
2 min

The Healing Power of Music: A Look into the Practice of Musical Therapy

By Tess Buckley When we are hurting, we may reach for a pill bottle or the doctor’s number, but as we have learned over the years there...

Q & A with 'Maker' Alexa Rhynd

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May 21
5 min

Q & A with 'Maker' Alexa Rhynd

By: Tess Buckley This interview explored the importance of accessibility and use of sustainable materials, all while learning more about...

AI x Art: Paintbrushes and Algorithms

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May 17
4 min

AI x Art: Paintbrushes and Algorithms

By: Tess Buckley Art is a way in which we can express our inner thoughts, visualize our ideas and connect with our communities. Whenever...

Biophilic Design: Growing Alongside Plants

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May 10
4 min

Biophilic Design: Growing Alongside Plants

By Tess Buckley Tess and Jade Buckley, Outside Adventure circa 2004. My childhood home sat at the top of Avon Crescent, where my twin and...

Turning Dust into Mountains: The Eternal Return of Manuel Mathieu

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Apr 28
3 min

Turning Dust into Mountains: The Eternal Return of Manuel Mathieu

By Theresa Passerello “In the slave ship when our destiny was shattered by disruptors and we were deprived of everything we owned and...

OUT AND ABOUT…FINALLY!

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Mar 1
3 min

OUT AND ABOUT…FINALLY!

Alysia Yip-Hoi curates Beyond Semantics: Stepping Away from the Everyday It was with childlike glee, a skip in my step and accompanied by...

METIS AND CREE ARTIST JESSE CAMPBELL

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Jul 21, 2020
2 min

METIS AND CREE ARTIST JESSE CAMPBELL

EXPLORING THE IMPORTANCE OF INDIGENOUS ART WITH ARTIST JESSE CAMPBELL We have two missions at Yellow Pad Sessions. The first is to...

ART FOR HEALING

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Apr 17, 2020
6 min

ART FOR HEALING

Meet two local heroes who have made it their life's work to make hospital and healthcare facilities easier on our eyes and spirit.

LABOUR OF LOVE

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Feb 12, 2020
8 min

LABOUR OF LOVE

Artist Anna Jane McIntyre chats with fellow artist Emmanuelle Jacques about her exhibition titled Création de richesse / Labour of Love.

TEN CENT HERO

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Dec 9, 2019
10 min

TEN CENT HERO

I had the opportunity to chat with artist Anna Jane about the making of TEN CENT HERO, currently at the McClure Gallery till December 19.

Through the Lens of Compassion

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Jul 11, 2019
3 min

Through the Lens of Compassion

Let's face it, like any urban metropolis, Montreal has its share of a vulnerable population that is often set aside and ignored: the...

NATASHA S. REID: Vision For Change

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Jun 26, 2019
10 min

NATASHA S. REID: Vision For Change

As a curator, art educator, scholar and Director of the Visual Arts Centre – which is comprised of a school, a contemporary art gallery...