Beyond Code
The Conversation Starting in 1985, B.C.-born activist Rick Hansen rolled across 34 countries—40,000 kilometres in total—in his wheelchair, raising awareness about people with disabilities and their potential.
Block Magazine
Creativity has its place
Uvagut by Gayle Uyagaqi Kabloona
Made The wall hanging commissioned by Canada Goose titled Uvagut, which means “all of us” in Inuktitut, is Kabloona’s monochromatic take on the medium and only her second wall hanging ever.
Gather by Karen Kraven
Artist’s Block Karen Kraven’s block is made with offcuts (100% cotton fleece with 95% cotton and 5% spandex rib) sourced from Montreal’s Chabanel Garment District. “These scraps drift in the periphery, alongside the body, shifting between form and function,” says the artist.
Eyes Open
Make room for the arts Fans may recognize Shepard Fairey’s distinctive socially minded, colour-blocked art from Barack Obama’s presidential campaign poster (with one word, “HOPE,” emblazoned at the bottom) or from his iconic clothing line OBEY’s logo.
19 Duncan Street
The 1KM Guide Located at the nexus of Queen West and the historic fashion and entertainment districts, 19 Duncan Street in Toronto is surrounded by trendy cafés, restaurants and bars, unique boutiques and world-class entertainment venues.
Tues. August 30 9:18 A.M.
The Moment Washed by rain and foraged by a team of four—ingredients for an Ontario cidery.
Running
Rethink “I want to become a person who runs,” said Norah
Fill in The Blank
Fill In The Blank Each Issue, We Ask an Artist: What Would You Do With Your Own Urban Infill?
Glenn Harvey
Fill In The Blank Glenn Harvey’s orb-like urban infill
Homer Street
The 1KM Guide Made-to-order ice cream, indie films and other Vancouver summer delights
The Long View
Make room for the arts Artist Sonny Assu is linking past and future in a changing city 45
