Who is Canada's most innovative tattoo artist? Email us!
If you've never wanted a tattoo, that might change by the end of this newsletter
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Hi, art lovers!
Who are Canada's most innovative tattoo artists?
CBC Arts producer Lise Hosein has been thinking about that question for months. Starting this summer, Lise began scouting for our latest video series, Art Hurts, and we're excited to say that the show launched this past Thursday with a profile of Toronto-based artist Ilona Fiddy. (Watch it here.) Over the next few weeks, you'll meet folks including...
Any of those names look familiar? Maybe you've been on one of their waiting lists for the last eight months, or maybe you remember reading about a few of them on CBC Arts. (We've done stories featuring Tee! Nomi! Marigold!)
Each artist's work is beautiful and one of a kind. But what you may not realize just from looking at their designs is that they also tell very personal stories — an aspect that resonates with clients.
Expect to explore that emotional thread a little more as Art Hurts continues over the next few weeks. Find out more about the series here, and stay tuned for new episodes every week.
In the meantime, we're still producing new videos about tattoo art, and we'd love to hear from you. Do you know of a Canadian tattoo artist who's doing incredible work? We want to know about it. Email us whenever.
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Museum hacks! - Planning a trip to the Musée des beaux-arts de Montréal? Local artist Sandra Dumais knows how to spend the perfect "me day" at the MBAM. From must-sees to hidden gems, this is your guide to doing it right. (More museum guides coming soon! Which major Canadian galleries would you like to see next?)
What's the history behind the photo? - Visit Meryl McMaster in Ottawa and see how making art helps her learn about her Cree heritage while also sharing those lessons with the world. Meryl's work is appearing in several cities around the country this winter. Find it in Ottawa, Calgary and Quebec City. Plus, she'll be part of Toronto's Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival in May.
Your cross-country guide to Black History Month events - From Victoria to Halifax, find out what's happening near you. Amanda Parris shares her picks for the best in arts and culture.
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Beto Janz (@betojanz) - How is art like skateboarding? Here's Beto's take: "[With skateboarding], you are always trying to push yourself, facing your fears. So it's the same thing with art. Most of the time I don't know how this is going to turn out...but I have to try it."
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