The decline of handwriting? Chalk it up to marketing.An ’illustration frenzy’ has taken over marketing, the latest in a trend of ’faux sincerity’
The changing shades of Flanders FieldsFrom 2015: A stellar cast of writers reflects on the poem that shaped the way we remember
Building a kinder, gentler piano competitionAt a time of peak piano contests, the Honens Piano Competition is showing the classical world a new way
Partying like it’s 1990: Bryan Adams is backCanada’s ageless rocker returns with the Platonic ideal of a Bryan Adams album
Alanis Morissette on the re-release of Jagged Little PillAlanis Morissette on diva feuds and body image, unhealthy sexuality, reading to her son, and the re-release of Jagged Little Pill
Q&A: Corb Lund, a hurtin’ Albertan on hurtin’ AlbertaHe calls himself ‘politically à la carte.’ But Corb Lund has strong views on falling oil prices, hybrid cars, and what Alberta needs right now.
Patti Smith on the pathos and passion behind her latest writingThe iconic singer on Warhol’s meanness, family life, and being the original gender-bender
The Thrill: Goodbye from Maclean’s culture podcastIt’s been a wonderful ride, but our culture podcast is going on indefinite hiatus. Here’s why
Who’s afraid of Miley Cyrus?Miley Cyrus visited Canada to protest the wolf cull and riled up the B.C. premier. But why do people get so annoyed at celebrities with causes?
Oscar Cahén: A fine artist, finally getting his dueFrom 2015: Oscar Cahén should have been famous. But illustrators like him weren’t afforded much respect, and his work was buried for 60 years.