Artist, maker and instructor Amber Solberg doesn’t actually swear that much in her day-to-day life, but she appreciates a well-timed f-bomb when necessary. “A little quiet ‘fuck’ can get you through the day—there’s a time and place for everything,” she says. “They’re understated, elegant swears.” She’s talking about her cute line of accessories, Cursive Pins […]
Argyle Fine Art
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Best Gallery
Gold Winner Art Gallery of Nova Scotia Silver Winner Argyle Fine Art Bronze Winner The Dart Gallery After a banner visitor year following the release of the Maud Lewis biopic Maudie, the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia has not rested on its movie-fuelled laurels. The usual interesting and innovative array of exhibitions has abounded since […]
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Gold Winner Art Gallery of Nova Scotia Silver Winner Argyle Fine Art Bronze Winner The Dart Gallery When your gallery has Maud Lewis’ house in it the same year a movie about Maud Lewis is released, people are going to want to see that thing. Perhaps the Lewis abode—and two shows of collections of her […]
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Argyle Fine Art’s Rainworks makes a splash
Say Something: Exploring art with Rainworks Saturday, August 12, 2-4pm Argyle Fine Art, 1559 Barrington Street Paint the town red? Well, this group of local artists have painted the town in text—that’s only viewable when it rains. Here, Argyle Fine Art helps you see the secret writing on the wall (and the sidewalk), equipping adventurers with […]
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Art in and out of the sun
Every Wednesday Welcome Wednesdays Did your beach day with the kids get rained out? This weekly initiative aims to invite young families, daycares and new Canadians to explore Halifax’s nautical museum. Both staff-guided and self-guided activities are on offer, including a puppet theatre, colouring sheets, crafts and books. Books are available in French, English and […]
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February’s must-see exhibits
Yo, check your pagan calendars. We are halfway between the winter solstice and equinox and if you don’t care about charging your crystals in the Imbolc moonlight then here’s the deal: It means more daylight, more daylight means the days stretch longer. Add in a couple of art-focused outings in that extra time and improve […]
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Gold Winner Argyle Fine Art Silver Winner Art Gallery of Nova Scotia Bronze Winner The Dart Gallery “We are delighted to hear such great news,” says Argyle Fine Art’s director Adriana Afford, who’s periodically had to peer through scaffolding for months at a time as a shop-owner on Barrington Street. “Construction has been tough, but […]
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Rainworks is only happy when it rains
Walking in the rain has always been a very cinematic and contemplative activity, provided you aren’t getting dumped on by the heavens, I guess. Now in downtown Halifax, while you’re shuffling to and from in the drizzles, you might find a little Instagram-worthy surprise at your galoshes. Argyle Fine Art was approached by Tim Hayman […]
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Argyle Fine Art to host Pokémon Go hunt
On a warm evening last week, the waterfront gleamed with moonlight as hundreds of eyeballs reflected the glare of phone screens. A large crowd was lured to this spot by a treasure hunt to catch creatures. Virtual creatures. If you’ve been hiding under a rock at the bottom of an ocean on another planet the […]
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Best Gallery
Gold Winner The Dart Gallery Silver Winner Argyle Fine Art Bronze Winner Art Gallery of Nova Scotia For the second year in a row, downtown Dartmouth’s delightful Dart Gallery takes home the gold for Best Gallery. Owner Jane MacDougald is enthusiastic as heck about showing accessible art in a chill and comfortable environment, as she […]
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SHOP THIS: Halifax-made valentines
Inkwell Modern Handmade Boutique & Letterpress Studio 1658 Market Street, inkwellboutique.ca “The Be Mine card [designed and printed by Inkwell Press] struck a chord with me. Love and friendship are as much a theme of music as they are Valentine’s Day. Despite its impossible finger positions, this card is perfect for the musician in your […]
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Small madness—it’s Pre-Shrunk time!
Good things come in small packages, and on small canvases. And Argyle Fine Art (1559 Barrington Street) appreciates those little things, which is why it hosts its Pre-Shrunk sale and exhibit on a yearly basis. And it’s back for you viewing (and buying) pleasure. Here’s how Pre-Shrunk looks by the numbers: each of the 200-plus […]