1st solo exhibit for photographer Zahra Siddiqui.

Curated by elle Alconcel and Negarra Kudumu, “The Invisible Majority” is the first solo exhibition by image maker Zahra Siddiqui. Known for her vivid portraits, she has explored her creative output and will showcase a new series of mixed media works. This concept of using photography, and interwoven with canvas, textiles, adornments and paint, is a celebration of her diverse roots and heritage. The series is a compliment to the journey of her travels, and unravels with the multiple layers on each canvas. Zahra Siddiqui explores her own relationship to creating and her lived experiences, and showcases that with the persons dignified in each piece.

The exhibitions are open to the public daily (Mon–Fri 8 am – 9pm, Sat–Sun 10am – 6pm) from September 8 – October 31, 2016.

Opening Reception:
Thursday, September 8, 2016
6pm – 10pm

Artist Talk:
Sunday, September 11, 2016
2pm – 4pm
Artscape Lounge at Daniels Spectrum

Panelists:
Kate Fraser
WolF J McFarlane
Shi Wisdom
Tamara Sylvester
Moderator: Negarra Kudumu

Artist Bio

Zahra Siddiqui is a Toronto-based South Asian photographer, documenter and visual artist. She picked up the camera 5 years ago and has had the privilege to share space with so many diverse, creative, inspiring and empowering artists of colour. Her journey has allowed her to travel and document not only in Toronto but also New York City and Trinidad and Tobago. In a short amount of time, Zahra has amassed an archive which represents a community of people who she believes is an essential part of what makes our world go round. Instagram: @Zahra_Siddiqui |www.sightandvision.tumblr.com

Official artwork along with an official release date for Kardi‘s latest project. Bom bom. Oct. 30th.

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Shouts to Jalani for keeping me in the loop on this, looks like it’ll be a dope event!

The HEARD is a live concert & art gallery that takes place on the Third Sunday of every month, featuring Canada’s most talented poets, singers, emcees, visual artists & entertainers.

This month we chose to honour the legacy and work of the talented black Canadian photographers in this city we call home.

Exhibit Curated by:
SoTeeOh & Jalani Morgan

Featured Headliners:
Matthew Progress
Adria Kain
Waleed Abdulhamid

Performances by:
La Rose
Patrick Walters
+ Exciting surprises

House Band: Charleston Relay
Music by: DJ Afroditee & DJ Soulchild

We’ve found the sweet-spot, in between classy event curation and creative art performance and we’re excited to establish “The Heard” as a place Toronto can be proud of, and can rely on to produce magical and memorable moments.

What to expect:

A thought-provoking, entertaining, passion-filled night of performance, photography and soulfulness.
Food that makes you want to go back to school.
Vibes that will have you dancing in your sleep, fam.

Dress Code:
Come as you are, feel you, you’re beautiful.

Admission:
$15.00 advance tickets
$20.00 at the door
http://www.spokenheard.ca/theheard

More Info:
http://www.spokenheard.ca/
events@spokenheard.ca
Phone: 416.451.8680

Press/Media:
director@spokenheard.ca

One of a series of short pieces on the Unity Charity that I produced for my 9-5 at MTV Canada.

To celebrate the annual Unity Festival in support of young artists, MTV has teamed up with the charity to bring you the stories of four individuals that have found a way to express themselves through their art.

First we introduced you to Jane, an 18 year old B-Girl/Musician who found peace in art while dealing with emotional family struggles. Now we’d like you to meet Jessey, officially Jessey ‘Phade’ Pacho, a graffiti artist who recognizes the importance of community building through graffiti art.

Hear Jessey’s story below and check back for more Unity profiles in the week’s to come and don’t miss the 2014 Unity Festival happening in Toronto July 23-26!

 

Andreena‘s Naked project is so official right now. It should be dropping any minute but in the meantime take a quick look at the full artwork (including full tracklist, THANK YOUS and all that good stuff).

Artwork by the homie Heinz.

CLICK HERE FOR NAKED ARTWORK

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Call For Visual Arts Submissions

With changing times on the horizon so much has happened within all of us on either a individual level or as a collective whole. Whether we’ve faced personal transformations through our daily lives, or we’ve used our art as a form of expression or messaging, we’ve witness some sort of shift. Some of us may have identified with others to create collaborative change or put our efforts in areas we saw fit so we could redefine our truths and beliefs. Whatever that shift has been, we are now becoming more aware of this energy.

This year for the 7th Annual Manifesto Art Show we will explore the notions of connectedness and evolution as we present thought-provoking works from local artists as well as game-changers from across the globe.

“Everything in our world is sacred and interconnected – and we’re in the midst of an epochal shift to recognizing that truth in every realm of human endeavor.” – Stephen Dinan.

Apply here
Visual Arts Submissions Extended DEADLINE: May 29th, 2013

^ A pretty dope example of what to expect tomorrow at Danilo McCallum’s (aka Equinox 199) “Starships and Angels” art exhibit tomorrow from 3-7pm at the Gallery Space @ 185 Augusta Ave, Kensington Market.

Also check the writeup Che Kothari (Manifesto Festival) did about the exhibit for the Huffington Post.

Hit the jump for another piece.

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Yep yep. Due out October 16th. Here’s more via Exclaim:

Back in June, Toronto rapper Rich Kidd announced that he would be collaborating with Vancouver hip-hop cohort SonReal on an EP. Now, that project has grown into a full-length album.

Entitled The Closers, this 10-song LP will arrive on October 16 via Black Box Music. The tracks were cut in L.A. and Toronto. Rich Kidd served as sole producer on half of the songs, with other production credits going to Wonda Gurl, Arthur McArthur, Beat Merchant and Chin Injeti. 

See the album’s art above and the tracklist below.

Scroll past that to check out a pair of videos documenting the recording process. Along with some behind-the-scenes footage, you’ll hear clips of some of the rappers’ new material. 

In more good news, those Rich Kidd and SonReal solo albums that they previously promised are still slated for release in early 2013 through Black Box.

The Closers:

1. The Openers (prod. Rich Kidd)
2. Real Life (prod. Rich Kidd)
3. Best Believe (prod. Rich Kidd)
4. Money Money (prod. Wonda Gurl)
5. Hometown (prod. Arthur McArthur)
6. Control (prod. Arthur McArthur)
7. Mind All Day  (prod. Rich Kidd)
8. Fuck Yeah (prod. Beat Merchant)
9. Don’t Stop (prod. Rich Kidd)
10. Slumber (The Closers) (prod. Rich Kidd, Chin Injeti)

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This drops Friday at 4:16pm.

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After carrying the city on her back (no pun intended) for the past little while with her Intimate & Interactive and The Known [UN]Known live showcases, Tika Simone is set to release her sophomore single, “My Dream”. The track is produced by Larry Gates Jr. and is, how do you say it…? A big chune.

Be among the first to check it out on Tuesday, June 12th via her fan page!

Artwork by WolF J. McFarlane. Photography by Ishmil Waterman.

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