Alicia Cox Thomson
The joy of clutter
Surrounding ourselves with things we love is a salve in trying times
Themes of class and patriarchy in the classic opera ‘La Traviata’ still resonate today
One fancifully sinister scene in the Canadian Opera Company’s 2021-22 performance of ‘La Traviata’ encapsulates why we return to the opera time and time again
Israeli-Canadian architect Moshe Safdie’s bright and green designs are travelling the globe
More than 50 years after Habitat 67 was built, its principles are finding new life around the world
Design trends to watch in 2022
From Bridgerton-inspired weddings to AI-powered spandex, trends in 2022 will reflect both our hankering for escape and our inexorable move into the future
The rise of Japandi design and the quest to create a calm place in a turbulent world
A blend of Japanese and Scandinavian aesthetics has created an increasingly popular style that’s ‘simple and calm and restful’
Ballet is back and it’s lit
Among the National Ballet of Canada’s first productions this fall is Angels’ Atlas. Siphesihle November, principal dancer, walks us through a pinnacle moment in the award-winning production.