It’s scary to put yourself out there, and the world isn’t that welcoming to bright eyed anti-capitalist creatives, but there are safe spaces you can find yourself in with the help of good folks. It’s a huge privilege to be able to travel without restrictions and have your voice heard as an artist. It’s important … Continue reading
Coco Riot, a queer Spanish artist believes art is not a tool for social change but social change itself. “I feel that my art practice deals with a lot of powerful, mythical creatures oppressed by society in a labyrinth of rules and punishments,” says Coco. Symbolic imagery is something Coco is drawn to in order … Continue reading
On the first half of this show, author Franceen Neufeld and editor Calvin Neufeld talk with us about Suffering Eyes, Franceen’s deeply personal account of her awakening to issues of animal suffering. Then, artist Kelli Clifton discusses her moving and intricate piece The Tragedy of the Orca Tilikum. Continue reading
The comic strip “Mutts” appears in over 700 newspapers — and creator Patrick McDonnell uses that platform to promote adoption of shelter animals, and awareness of other animal issues, too. McDonnell will talk cartooning, his work with animal charities, and whether Guard Dog will ever be free. Then, Keri Cronin and Laurie Morrison will tell us about all the exciting things to expect at Niagara Veg Fest, coming up this Sunday June 2nd! Continue reading
Few activists can boast the energy and determination of Bob Timmons. Bursting onto the Toronto animal advocacy community just two short years ago, Bob has proven himself since to be a dedicated and tireless member of groups such as ARKII. He has written letters, facilitated networking among activists, and logged countless hours of in-the-streets activism. … Continue reading
As technologies change so does art in its response and engagement. New ethical questions emerge, while old debates are reignited, both about the meaning of art and the world beyond. In this conversation, we speak with artist and professor Dr. Carol Gigliotti (Emily Carr University of Art and Design) about contemporary artists’ use of animal … Continue reading
While the mainstream media tends to frame the Canadian seal hunt as a clash between protesters and supporters, it’s easy to forget about the seals’ perspectives and experiences, especially those beyond the hunt. In response, today we’re speaking with Fred Bruemmer, world-renowned nature photographer and researcher. In this program, we primarily focus on Bruemmer’s encounters … Continue reading
Celebrated photographer Jo-Anne McArthur joins us in studio to talk about her work in Canada, the Americas, Europe, Asia, and India. We hear about how she uses her camera to tell the stories of animals and people in the most dire to most joyful situations. In our conversation, McArthur reflects on her development as a photographer, … Continue reading
Award-winning Toronto filmmaker, artist, and writer, Judith Doyle has been studying urban foxes for seven years. Her recently-defended thesis foxscape: configuring animals in urban and digital geographies, combines visual media with a text substrate, in this culminating project. Through layers of memory, academic critique, and art, foxscape investigates human-animal boundaries, natural and cultural history, and animal representation … Continue reading
On this week’s Animal Voices, we’ll hear from Marine Mammal Specialist Richard O’Barry about the annual Japan Dolphin Day, the international protest against the slaughter of 20,000 dolphins in Japan. This year’s protest is on Wednesday, September 20 at noon at Japanese Embassies worldwide. Then we’ll be speaking with children’s author Jan Thornhill about her fascinating … Continue reading
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