Race, class, the state and the COVID-19 pandemic
Concordia prof Ted Rutland on racism, privilege, society’s most vulnerable, and trusting the government and the police to control our behaviour.
The toll of the COVID-19 pandemic on 21st century cities
Canadian Centre for Architecture director Giovanna Borasi on the psychological impact of the pandemic in urban spaces.
COVID culture: Surreal film, erotic lit & more to read, watch & jerk off to
PLUS video mentoring, grant hacks, entertain yourself while supporting a local cultural space.
Three Montreal designers making reusable masks
Local designers are making masks to survive during economic uncertainty and provide a newly essential resource.
Montreal designers shift to isolation fashion
Here’s what seven local designers and vendors are up to in lockdown.
COVID culture: Gonzo video art, OFFTA Festival, Montreal in pictures
PLUS Fun, free practical shit and an exhibition-proposal workshop.
COVID culture: VR headset delivery, film & club nights at home, DIY drone
PLUS bleak Swedish cinema, remote vernissages, urban scholars discuss social movements during a pandemic & more.
COVID culture: Film & poetry contests, Montreal band stream & more
PLUS A dystopic podcast, a comedy record and quarantine tips from the vault.
COVID culture pt. VI: Local drag show, art & film festivals and workshops
Rainbow Drag, YES Montreal, Hot Docs, Contemporary Native Art Biennial & more!
COVID culture pt. V: Time to get radical
Loud and potent reading and viewing in week five of quarantine PLUS old-fashioned letter-writing for a good cause.