I was in the Vancouver Art Gallery recently. A piece of art by Brian Jungen captivated me because it utterly encapsulated the sense of artist agency (not sure what you mean by “agency.” Freedom? Right of ownership? Creative expression?) The sculpture, a life-sized model of a Northern Right whale, hung from the ceiling, just like [...]

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It won’t surprise you when I say that you need time to listen to yourself if you’re to know the authentic you. The surprising part is that even though you know you need to, you don’t do it. And if you do, you might be missing a key distinction that can make all the difference [...]

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