His ancestors were forbidden from bringing their instruments to Canada; that's why he makes them today
The Sobey Award-nominated artist makes work referencing the historic ties binding Jamaica and Halifax and his own Maroon culture.
Source: cbc.ca
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Art Industry News: Pussy Riot Will Play a Surprise Concert at Art Basel to Support Ukraine + Other Stories
Plus, the New Orleans Prospect Triennial names its 2023 artistic director, and a judge dismisses a lawsuit over a Black Lives Matter mural.
Source: artnet.com
Here's the 2022 Sobey Art Award shortlist
Considered one of the biggest honours in Canadian art, five finalists will compete for the $100,000 grand prize.
Source: cbc.ca
How the unbreakable Maroon spirit still inspires African Nova Scotians
The convoluted history of how just under 600 Jamaican Maroons ended up in Nova Scotia teaches lessons about empire, colonialism and human rights abuses.
Source: cbc.ca