Fringe Arts
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Fringe Arts‘Closer in Strife’ and the intimacy of silence
Set within the quiet tension of the family home, Alec Nikoghossian’s “Closer in Strife” explores how closeness is shaped under pressure, drawing from the 2020 Beirut explosion.
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Fringe ArtsArt is labour
Behind performances, exhibitions and publications is labour that rarely gets seen. From rigid routines to unpaid admin, three artists reflect on what it means to make a living from art.
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Fringe ArtsCare in every stitch
Through custom, slow-made pieces, founder Isabelle Mills centres trust and gender-affirming care, crafting pieces that carry meaning beyond their use.
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Fringe ArtsHow pole dance lost its roots in studios
Pole dancing has gone mainstream, but the people who built it are still treated as outsiders. As pole moves into studios, gyms and stages, strippers speak about who gets to claim their work as art.
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Fringe ArtsStudents celebrate Amazigh New Year 2976
Students and community members gathered at McGill University to celebrate Yennayer, the Amazigh New Year, marking the year 2976. Organized by the Algerian Students’ Association, the event highlighted Amazigh culture through music, food and wares from local businesses.
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Fringe ArtsYour 2026 horoscope
What do the stars have in store for you in 2026? The Link has (some) answers!
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Fringe ArtsThe power of small-scale art
The exhibition Eyes Wide Open brings together 23 international artists to explore how small-scale works can carry immense emotional and creative weight.
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Fringe ArtsUncertainly Clear
A poem that explores the uncertainty of youth and the pressure to make decisions that are believed to define one’s future, often resulting in feelings of overwhelm and paralysis.
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Fringe ArtsOld school is the new house
In a city saturated with DJs and digital sets, Michael Terzian takes a slower, more deliberate approach rooted in vinyl, hip-hop and early house, prioritizing musical history and connection over spectacle.
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Fringe ArtsA softer way back to creativity
In NDG, artist Taia Lajoie has created Soft Studio Days, a gentle, community-driven space where adults can return to creativity without pressure.
