In researching a story on U of M’s historic Taché  Hall residence, archival student and intern Andrea Martin came across this 1970s photo of, presumably, a shaving cream fight in the residence. The characters in the photo have an uncanny resemblance to members of the rock ‘n’ roll band KISS.
Gene Simmons, if you’re reading this, please note […]

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The University of Manitoba is now home to three stunning new sculptures, each of which represents a different expression of Aboriginal experience, Métis, First Nations and Inuit.
The sculptures, which stand on the eastern side of Aboriginal House, were crafted by prominent Aboriginal artists Miguel Joyal, Abraham Anghik Ruben and Wayne Stranger, a graduate of the […]

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University of Manitoba health sciences students will explore the theme “Life & Death” at the 10th annual Medical Art Show April 4-8, 2011. This year, the show was opened to students from other health care disciplines and for the first time, staff and faculty were invited to participate.The Medical Art Show will feature 30 expressions […]

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Three stunning new sculptures, each representing a different expression of Aboriginal experience, Métis, First Nations and Inuit, will be officially revealed on Monday, April 4.
The sculptures, which stand on the eastern side of Aboriginal House, were crafted by prominent Aboriginal artists Miguel Joyal, Abraham Anghik Ruben and U of M graduate Wayne Stranger, all of […]

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Works of art created by Canadian high school students have been selected for Eksperimenta!, first of its kind international conference and Triennial Art Exhibition that will celebrate secondary school visual art and contemporary art education. It is estimated that 100,000 people will attend the events occurring from April through June 2011 in Europe.Eksperimenta! will be […]

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DOMINOES CONTINUE TO FALL: GROUNDBREAKING FOR ARTLab AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA
Shovels signal start of ceremony as stage, studios set to shine
On Friday, May 28, 2010, a groundbreaking ceremony signaled the start of construction of the Art and Research Technology Laboratory (ARTLab) at the University of Manitoba.
The project includes more than $18 million from the […]

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MED STUDENTS REFLECT ON HOPE
9th Annual Medical Student Art Show opens tonight
University of Manitoba Faculty of Medicine students will take a holistic look at health at the 9th annual Medical Art Show, exploring the theme “Hope: Strong Communities for a Strong World.”
Featuring paintings, sketches and poetry from medical students inspired by their experience in […]

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