‘Adoptions now open!’ So writes the wildly imaginative artist and award-winning children’s book illustrator, Dianna Bonder. Bonder is referring to her latest creations: ‘Four Fab Frenchies’. ‘These furry freaks’, she tells us, ‘are now up for adoption (for a fee)’. The first-born, as you’ll see above, came out blue. ‘Love

150 artists, 88 venues. That’s what you’ll find if you head to the 2022 North Shore Art Crawl, running from the evening of Friday, October 14th to Sunday, October 16th. If you’re not already on the North Shore, it’s well worth the trip over to visit artists in their studios.

Fashion is theatre and – when it comes to the Spring Summer 2023 shows in Milan – Gucci steals the show. Creative Director Alessandro Michele was running two simultaneous catwalks on either side of a blacked-out screen. Striking colours, mad patterns, luxurious fabrics, and many interesting models no one had

Today, on the National Day For Truth And Reconciliation, we are humbled to be wearing a beautifully moving orange t-shirt created by artist James (Nexw’Kalus-Xwalacktun) Harry. Harry’s work – captured above – was designed for Arts Umbrella, with all proceeds going to UNYA, the Urban Native Youth Association, to benefit

Once again, Gabriola Island is hosting its Thanksgiving Studio Tour. This year, 65 artists will be participating across 56 different workspace open to the public. Included in this exciting group is the ever-gifted jewellery artist, Laura Handford of Moonshine Studio. We are delighted to talk to her about what she