"Taking care of my hair and maintaining it feels like such a direct link to my family and to other black women, it’s hugely grounding, and very therapeutic for me. Any process of washing or styling, or detangling, all of it feels like a comfort, like something so familiar, so engrained, like down to the DNA.
Read MoreDecember is well underway, and the new year is fast approaching! What better time than now, to reveal our latest Featured Artist mix? Artist Gio Swaby provides the inspiration, and these tunes provide the good vibes throughout this sometimes dreary, sometimes lovely winter season. Cheers!
Read More“Harrison was born in a cold, small town to a warm and loving family. They enrolled him in a local Catholic school, where he experienced years of sexual, physical, and emotional abuse... But one day, as if by chance, Harrison discovered Star Wars. Its allegorical fight between darkness and light, victimhood and resilience spoke to him on a critical level, and catalyzed his slow journey towards healing.”
Read MoreIf you're in the mood for something quirky/strange/loud/unkempt, look no further. The Society for the Destitute Presents Titus Bouffonius is a play guaranteed to liven up your festive season. The show runs until December 3, and tickets are going fast!
Read More“Given the audience reaction to Satellite(s), the play has a lot to offer in entertainment value to a specific demographic... But what is the purpose of exploring a complicated situation if only to confirm the opinions and experiences of the audience?”
Read More“I’m interested in how our current material reality will be monumentalized in the future, and how value can shift with time. I see that even behind the most trivial mundane objects there has been a thought process in their design: whether it be planned obsolescence, signs and symbols in branding, or the mechanics of how visual aesthetics play into our memories and associations. It all says an enormous amount about our human condition, our needs and desires.”
Read More“Like the decades of history that resulted in the building that is now 1000 Parker, it is the artist’s patience and instinct that results in the final work of art. However, art is never still; like the continued evolution of a city or an historic building, art is alive with process, and it doesn’t end with the artist: each viewer’s encounter adds another layer of creation.”
Read MoreIf you're feeling a bit sad that the long weekend will soon be a thing of the past, feel sad no more—we're delivering our latest featured-artist-inspired mix just in time. It's a quick listen, only 30 minutes, but we hope it'll leave a lasting impression. Enjoy!
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.
