Vancouver Learning doesn’t stop after school Some of us don’t look back fondly at our school days. Forever marred by bad haircuts, braces and awkward school dances, and haunted by bad grades and chastising teachers. Why, you ask, would anyone learn for pleasure? Explore creativity.  If you’re not ready to put your creativity to the test, start by attending an art lecture to discover the reasoning behind beautiful works of art.  The Province, August 30, 2011

Edmonton Conceptual art drives Traffic  The first survey of conceptual art in Canada is a huge, dense and exhaustive exhibition that nonetheless was filled with viewers one recent Saturday at the Art Gallery of Alberta, where it is now on view.The first survey of conceptual art in Canada is a huge, dense and exhaustive exhibition that nonetheless was filled with viewers one recent Saturday at the Art Gallery of Alberta, where it is now on view.  Calgary Herald, August 27, 2011   

London, Ontario Holey Roman pot likely held tasty dormice   A Canadian museum is seeking help from archeologists around the world to solve the mystery surrounding a bizarre 1,800-year-old clay vessel – believed to have come from the Roman Empire – that was put back together this year after being found smashed.  Vancouver Sun, August 30, 2011

Stratford, Ontario Art projections to brighten winter nights The dark days of winter are about to get a little bit brighter here as art is projected onto historic buildings during February and March. Gallery Stratford has partnered with the University of Waterloo Stratford Campus.  London Free Press, August 30, 2011

Sault Ste. Marie Train tour recognizes painters and music Next month’s fourth annual Group of Seven train event along the Algoma Central Railway will follow the path of iconic artist Glenn Gould to his secret retreat in Wawa.  The two-day event, sponsored by the Coalition for Algoma Passenger Trains, begins Sept. 17 by riding the rail from Sault Ste. Marie to Searchmont Resort for a workshop and discussion.  Sault Star, August 30, 2011    

Canada  A Canadian Arts Channel That No Longer Broadcasts The Arts? "Hello? There is something very troubling about the cancelling of shows that cover the arts in Canada, on a channel that’s supposed to be devoted to the arts. Not entertainment, mark you, but the arts." The Globe & Mail, August 28, 2011

Beijing   The City: Beijing.  Ai Weiwei has issued his harshest criticism of the Chinese government since his release from prison in this article in Newsweek. Beijing, he writes, is a city of “desperation,” where government officials “deny us basic rights."  Newsweek, August 28, 2011

Artist Ai Weiwei speaks out about his imprisonment China’s maverick artist Ai Weiwei has spoken out directly for the first time about his 81-day incarceration by the country’s secret police. In an emotional article for the U. S. magazine Newsweek.  Vancouver Sun, August 30, 2011

Ai Weiwei Attacks Chinese Officials In Article He accused officials of "deny[ing] us basic rights" and compared migrant workers to slaves, describing Beijing as "a city of violence" and "a constant nightmare". The Guardian (UK) August 29, 2011 

International   Reinventing The Paper Clip As Mass-Market Art Object (Or Toy) ACCO Brands, the no. 1 paper clip manufacturer in the US, is introducing Klix, small hair-barrette-shaped stainless steel clips in bright colors that snap when closed. "It's very fun," says an ACCO executive, "It's this clickiness." It's also 16 times the price of a regular paper clip. The Wall Street Journal, August 29, 2011 

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