Toronto Observer
Canadian craftspeople are sculpting waves of change and resilience
Statistics Canada reports that Canadian craft exports have increased by 64 per cent from $4.05 billion in 2018 to $6.65 billion in 2022.
Loohoo and Friends Market celebrates women’s power with creativity and cuteness
Hosted by Loohoo — a retro-inspired gift shop run by Lindsay Duong — the March 15–16 event marked both Women’s History Month and Duong’s birthday by transforming the space into a vibrant, hyper-feminine hub for local artists, makers and small business owners.
Educators urge Canada’s K-12 school systems to implement culturally relevant arts education
On Jan. 31, Hart House and the Institute for Dance Studies at the University of Toronto hosted a keynote panel to launch Tanya Berg’s Arts-Based Pedagogies, a book addressing how art education enriches learning, challenges Eurocentric curricula and promotes cultural diversity.
Italian roots, Canadian branches
Loredana Polidoro grew up between two worlds: One built by her parents and the other unfolding around her in Toronto.
Is your feed full of AI ‘slop’? Trending low-quality AI videos in a nutshell
From cats making themselves a chicken dinner to presidents dancing the night away, nonsensical AI-generated clips known as “slop” are gaining massive traction, earning millions of views and thousands of likes.
Democrats Abroad pack Lithuanian House on U.S. election night
Lithuanian House served as home base to American Democrats hoping for a victory celebration on U.S. election night.
Self Published
Homecoming Through a Headset
I’ve spent years wanting to step back into the condo where I spent my childhood. When I realized I could never return in real life, I started wondering if VR could bring me home instead.