Arts and culture News Archive
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Classic 107: ‘I Contain Multitudes’ reframes the work of an integral Manitoba artist
March 11, 2025 —
One of the most famous and influential artists in Manitoba’s history is being put under the microscope for a new exhibit at the University of Manitoba’s School of Art Gallery.
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Fragmented Narratives: School of Art Faculty in Piece and Parse
March 9, 2025 —
The exhibition Piece and Parse brought together works by Grace Han, M.E. Sparks, and Nicole Shimonek to explore the act of dismantling and reconfiguring as a way of making sense of uncertainty.
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Art, Endurance, and Time: Tehching Hsieh at UM
February 13, 2025 —
The UM School of Art is thrilled to welcome Tehching Hsieh, a pioneering figure in performance art, for a two-day event featuring an artist lecture and an intimate interview session
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Microscopic Landscapes & Hidden Perspectives: School of Art Gallery Presents Two Exhibitions by Jon Sasaki
February 10, 2025 —
The School of Art Gallery is pleased to present two interconnected exhibitions by acclaimed Canadian artist Jon Sasaki.
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Exploring Identity and Representation: Anna Binta Diallo Showcased in Three Major Winter Exhibitions
February 7, 2025 —
School of Art Assistant professor Anna Binta Diallo is featured in three major group exhibitions this winter:
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Upcoming February Visiting Speakers: Conversations in Art and Practice
January 27, 2025 —
The School of Art Visiting Speakers Series continues this February with two fascinating events that explore the intersections of art, science, and craft.
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Writer, teacher and flutist latest Writer-In-Residence
January 22, 2025 —
Sonja Boon is the newest Writer-In-Residence at The Centre for Creative Writing and Oral Culture (CCWOC) at the University of Manitoba. Boon will work with students, faculty, staff, alumni and members of the public from January to April 2025. Take this opportunity to attend the welcome event, join a workshop or book an individual writer consultation.
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Classic 107: Stephen Runge announced as new dean of U of M music and art schools
January 22, 2025 —
Dr. Stephen Runge joins U of M as Dean/Director of Music and Art, bringing decades of experience and a passion for interdisciplinary collaboration.
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Exploring Nomadisms: A Manitoba-Szeged Collaboration
December 13, 2024 —
School of Art is excited to announce the release of Nomadisms: Essays Mapping the Manitoba-Szeged Partnership, a collaborative volume that marks a significant milestone in the partnership between the University of Manitoba and the University of Szeged.
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School of Art Associate Professor Mark Neufeld Exhibits at C’cap
December 9, 2024 —
The School of Art is proud to announce that Associate Professor Mark Neufeld is currently featured in Icecreampowerpinkyswearlater?