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Feast your eyes on New Art 2019

Six breakthrough artists to watch

Projects to follow, exhibits to eyeball, names to remember—a look at some of the most inspiring art emerging. Click below to read our profiles on:

By Team Coast Feb 7, 2019

New Art 2019 Letitia Fraser Sacha Stephan Regine Tiu Katharine Vingoe-Cram Maddie Alexander Julia Hutt

Visual arts review: Merle Harley’s artist residency

The Centre for Craft’s artist in residence weaves the stories of queer folks in rural Nova Scotia into soft, unsettling tapestries.

Merle Harley, artist in residence To March 3 Centre for Craft 1061 Marginal Road, suite 140 Tue-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 11am-4pm

By Mollie Cronin Feb 14, 2019

Nova Scotia Centre For Craft and Design

Shane Song Egg Life Cafe hatches

The Khyber window comes to life with a multi-layered ode to the egg.

Egg Life Café Feb 16-March 30 Khyber Window,1880 Hollis Street free khyber.ca/window

By Brandon Young Feb 14, 2019

The fabric of Letitia Fraser

The North Preston painter showcases her roots, and her community, through her exhibit Mommay's Patches: Tradtions & Superstitions.

Mommay's Patches: Traditions and Superstitions February 5 to 9 Anna Leonowens Gallery, 1891 Granville Street newscotlandblack.com

By Brandon Young Feb 7, 2019

Sacha Stephan’s got it covered

UX designer by day and illustrator by night, this artist is re-imagining the covers of every book she reads in 2019

When Sacha Stephan comes home from work, her routine is probably close to yours: She fixes a cup of tea or pours some wine, descends from the day onto her couch and logs into Netflix ("I've been watching a lot of reality TV that's just garbage," she says).

By Morgan Mullin Feb 7, 2019

new art sacha stephan

Regine Tiu is not your jolie poupée

The CFAT arts scholar sheds light on cultural stereotypes, the male gaze and the Japanese porn industry through her debut exhibit.

A different place: Centre For Arts Tapes' media arts scholarship presentation Feb 9-23 Opening reception Feb 8, 6-9pm (Former) Video Difference 6086 Quinpool Road

By Allison Saunders Feb 7, 2019

Katharine Vingoe-Cram’s comic relief

After years as a painter, the Dartmouth native is bringing *Kettle Harbour*, her first graphic novel, to life.

"I have to tell this story."

By Allison Saunders Feb 7, 2019

Maddie Alexander sees you

“It just became critical to me that the spaces I was in felt welcoming to the people I’m making the work for and about.”

If you don't think a dance party can be an extension of an artistic practice, let Maddie Alexander convince you.

By Morgan Mullin Feb 7, 2019

Julia Hutt is transmitting truth

The self-taught artist and new mom aims to normalize the beauty, difficulty and sacrifice of motherhood.

Julia Hutt sits in the back of a north end cafe, stroller wedged next to her seat and baby balanced on her lap.

By Morgan Mullin Feb 7, 2019

Jordan Bennett goes outside the boxes

The Sobey Art Award shortlister’s expansive, immersive Ketu’ elmita’jik breaks down gallery lines with colour and Mi’kmaq quillwork.

Jordan Bennett, Ketu' elmita'jik To March 31 Art Gallery of Nova Scotia 1923 Hollis Street

By Mollie Cronin Jan 17, 2019

Jordan Bennett, Sobey Art Award, Ketu' elmita'jik, Art Gallery of Nova Scotia

Visual arts review: Arianne Pollet-Brannen, <i>nine one one</i>

Visual arts review: Arianne Pollet-Brannen, nine one one

The artist collects, orders and rearranges hospital items to shift perspectives and reveal thoughtful hybrids of art and object.

To January 27

By Mollie Cronin Jan 10, 2019

Arianne Pollet-Brannen, nine one one Hermes

Vacant Faces’ window on the city

A new Khyber installation by Arielle Twist and Brandon Hoax looks at the pain and playfulness in Indigenous art.

Ariel Twist and Brandon Hoax, Vacant Faces To January 2019 The Khyber Centre for the Arts, 1880 Hollis Street

By Mollie Cronin Dec 6, 2018

Ariel Twist Brandon Hoax Vacant Faces Khyber Centre for the Arts

Miss Chief and the Resilience

Kent Monkman is known for working on a monumental scale, and his recent work is as ambitious as ever.

By Mollie Cronin Nov 22, 2018

Kent Monkman Shame and Prejudice A Story of Resilience Art Gallery of Nova Scotia

Visual arts review: James MacSwain, <i>Ex Libris</i>

Visual arts review: James MacSwain, Ex Libris

Paper collages landing somewhere between book and sculpture at Hermes.

To November 25 Hermes Gallery, 5682 North Street

By Mollie Cronin Nov 8, 2018

Jams MacSwain Ex Libris Hermes

Visual arts review: David Urban, <i>The Precious Book</i>

Visual arts review: David Urban, The Precious Book

Rich, layered colours reveal a combination of music, landscape and still lives.

To November 14 Studio 21, 5431 Doyle Street

By Mollie Cronin Oct 25, 2018

David Urban The Precious Boo painting Studio 21

Nocturne 2018: Fox Hatch

The state of Nova Scotia’s forests is explored through the magic of puppets.

Exhibit 102 Paul O'Regan Hall, Halifax Central Library 5440 Spring Garden Road

By Morgan Mullin Oct 11, 2018

Nocturne 2018 Fox Hatch Julie Stinson Laura Stinson Noella Murphy Halifax Central Library

L’nuwesimk: El-noo-wee-simk: Speaking Indian

Ursula Johnson and Angella Parsons find intimacy and history all over the city.

Exhibit 201 Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre 2158 Gottingen Street (6pm) Burying grounds at Sinnot Hill Park, 31 Windmill Road, Dartmouth (8pm) Granville Court, Granville at Duke Street (10pm)

By Tara Thorne Oct 11, 2018

Nocturne 2018 Ursula Johnson Angella Parsons Sobey Art Award Mi'kmaq Native Friendship Centre