Tag Archives: Jennifer Peto

where the truth lies: what is “the real thing” ?

We are often convinced we are looking at a seamless and accurate depiction of reality and the shock involved is the realization that it is not quite so obvious as we thought… What are the boundaries of artistic representation and … Continue reading

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it can’t happen here

Its called the Wheel of Conscience. Designed by Daniel Libeskind, it sits at Pier 21 at the port of Halifax and commemorates a number of issues. Much like war memorials in their role in actually redeeming and condoning and perhaps … Continue reading

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The CAMEL, The SPHINX and Diverse HinjinXXX

Euphemisms tend to lose their protective magic at a fairly rapid rate. Like Sisyphus, the moralists can never seem to to carry, drag or otherwise schlep that ball to the top of the mountain and give it back to its … Continue reading

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SANTA SPEAKING TRUTH TO POWER: Listening to the Still Small Voice

The relation of Christmas, Santa Claus, Saint Nick and Fascism was ambiguous; as unsettling as Santa squeezing down the chimney and spreading soot on the wall to wall carpeting. Nazi Germany celebrated Christmas without Christ with the help of swastika … Continue reading

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