The 2018 Capture Photography Festival opened today, and opportunities for artistic engagement are boundless! So how do you pick what to see, and where to go? Don't worry, SAD's got you covered. We've compiled a list of exhibitions and events as starting points, to curb your festival-going anxiety. You're welcome!
Read MoreThis dreamy poem from Alison Braid harks back to the era of our Space issue. Now it is presented here for your reading, viewing, and feeling pleasure accompanied by some of Alina Senchenko's lovely photos.
Read More“Jeselnik seems aware of satire’s limits... The pleasure [of his comedy] is as fun and pointless as a box of buttered popcorn, a bad movie, a freezing cold shower. And maybe that’s okay. At his recent Vancouver show, the crowd loved it; Jeselnik roasted us, we sizzled, and it was fun.”
Read MoreIn this interview, we get to know our February Featured Artist, Max Ammo. Raised in Mexico City and now based in Vancouver, Max is a formidable and subversive audiovisual artist. In this interview, they talk about their humble beginnings, their process, and their exciting upcoming projects. Check it out!
Read MoreFollowing the oh-so-conventional (puke in my mouth a bit) hallmark holiday came this refreshingly honest, open, and humourous series of acts responding to ideologies of love, romance, and relationships. The Unconventional Romance Variety Show celebrated sex and uncovered stereotypical notions of modern-day romance. Spicy, gritty and sometimes grotesque, the show offered racy entertainment for those seeking a not-so-hallmark approach to sensory stimulation.
Read MoreHere's the second of our two JFL NorthWest interviews; this time Sasheer Zamata is in the hot seat. Read on, and get excited about all the amazing comedy that's soon to grace Vancouver's stage! Lots to look forward to!
Read MoreAs a warm up for this year's JFL NorthWest, Vancouver's Comedy Festival, we've prepared interviews with two of the fest's headliners. First up! Comedy whiz Beth Stelling. Stay tuned for more, very soon!
Read MoreWe are exceptionally pleased to present our latest Featured Artist playlist, inspired by Max Ammo's piece, Jardin (de los Sentidos). Stare into its strange depths while listening to some equally strange/punk-y/lush/electrifying tunes.
Read MoreSAD Mag is an independent Vancouver publication featuring stories, art, and design. Founded in 2009, we publish the best of contemporary and emerging artists with a focus on inclusivity of voices and views, exceptional design, and film photography.
