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INTERVIEW WITH CHARLES RICHARD-HAMELIN

Posted on June 2, 2021 by editsuite99

By Anita Malhotra Acclaimed Montreal based classical pianist Charles Richard-Hamelin first made his mark on the international music scene in 2014 when he won second and third prizes respectively at the Montreal International Musical Competition and Seoul International Music Competition. … Continue reading →

Posted in MUSIC | Tagged Adisqu, Analekta, Andante Spianato, Canadian pianist, chopin, Chopin preludes, Felix Award, International Chopin Piano Competition, Interview with Charles Richard-Hamelin, Paul Surdulescu, Quebec pianist, Silver medal | Leave a comment

INTERVIEW WITH DANI KRISTINA

Posted on January 9, 2021 by editsuite99

By Anita Malhotra Twenty-year-old Toronto-based singer-songwriter Dani Kristina wrote her first composition when she was only five years old, her first break-up song when she was six, and since then has written more than 600 songs in a variety of … Continue reading →

Posted in MUSIC | Tagged Aura, Canadian singer songwriter, Dani Kristina, Debut EP, Interview with Dani Kristina, Noble Street Studios, Trevor James Anderson | Leave a comment

INTERVIEW WITH CHRIS JORDAN

Posted on September 6, 2020 by editsuite99

Seattle-based photographer and filmmaker Chris Jordan’s works are infused with a passion for highlighting environmental and social issues as well as a desire to convey the beauty of the natural world. Several of his photo series document mass consumption and … Continue reading →

Posted in FILM, PHOTOGRAPHY | Tagged Albatross, Albatross movie, Albatross photographer, Cans Seurat, Chris Jordan, environmental photography, industrial waste, Interview with Chris Jordan, Intolerable Beauty, lithium mining, Midway atoll, Midway island, plastic pollution, plastic waste, Running by Numbers, Seattle photographer, Ushirikiano | 1 Comment

INTERVIEW WITH ALAN COURTIS

Posted on July 30, 2020 by editsuite99

By Anita Malhotra The work of Argentine musician and sound artist Alan Courtis (also known as Anla Courtis) is all about expanding musical, artistic and social boundaries. With a background in teaching music to people with disabilities as well as … Continue reading →

Posted in MUSIC | Tagged Argentine musician, Buchla Gtr, deep listening, Experimental musician, Interview with Alan Courtis, Interview with Anla Courtis, Merzbow, Miguel Tomasin, Noise artist, Pauline Oliveros, Reynols, Telematic Concert | Leave a comment

INTERVIEW WITH MARK KURLANSKY

Posted on June 19, 2020 by editsuite99

By Anita Malhotra Acclaimed New York Times bestselling writer Mark Kurlansky is best known for his meticulously researched and entertaining histories on topics that may at first seem mundane but become springboards for fascinating journeys through time and across continents. Kurlansky has written extensively about food (including … Continue reading →

Posted in BOOKS | Tagged 1968 book, Basque history book, Bestselling author, Bestselling writer, Cod book, Edible Stories, Environmental book, Food history, Interview with Mark Kurlansky, Mark Kurlansky, Milk book, Non violence book, non-fiction author, NYC author, NYC writer, Paper book, Salmon book, Salt book | Leave a comment

INTERVIEW WITH ZHOU BING

Posted on June 3, 2020 by editsuite99

By Anita Malhotra Renowned Chinese documentary filmmaker Zhou Bing has directed and produced over 100 documentaries, many of them on historical and cultural topics. After completing a PhD in art history at Nankai University, he worked for CCTV (China Central … Continue reading →

Posted in FILM | Tagged CCTV, China Central Television, Chinese documentary filmmaker, Chinese filmmaker, Hong Kong documentary, Hong Kong Moments, Hong Kong protest, Interview with Zhou Bing, Ricky Choy, Sun Media International, Zhou Bing | Leave a comment

INTERVIEW WITH MANFRED BAUMANN

Posted on April 11, 2020 by editsuite99

By Anita Malhotra The photos of Austrian photographer Manfred Baumann have a kaleidoscopic range –from portraits of glamorous models and international celebrities to hard-hitting portraits of those at the margins of society; from animal and landscape photos to street photographs. Beginning his … Continue reading →

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INTERVIEW WITH NASCA UNO

Posted on February 17, 2020 by editsuite99

By Anita Malhotra 27-year-old muralist, painter and illustrator Nasca Uno (alias Armin E. Mendocilla) is best known for his lush, colourful murals featuring striking imagery of indigenous people and ethno-political topics from around the world. Based in Berlin, he began developing … Continue reading →

Posted in ART | Tagged Amazon rainforest, berlin art, Berlin street art, climate justice, German artist, German mural art, German mural artist, graffiti, Interview with Nasca Uno, Knauf, Lollapalooza Berlin, mural art, mural artist, Nasca Uno, Peru art, SEAT, spray paint, street art, street artist, Teufelsberg, Trujillo Peru, Urban Art Hall, wall painting | Leave a comment

INTERVIEW WITH CHRISTOPHER BAUDER

Posted on November 22, 2019 by editsuite99

By Anita Malhotra German artist and designer Christopher Bauder has married his love of light with technology he invented to create large-scale, otherworldly installations and performances that combine kinetic light with electronic music. Among his award-winning works are SKALAR (2018), … Continue reading →

Posted in ART, MULTIMEDIA | Tagged 2047 Apologue, Atom, Christopher Bauder, Deep Web, Electric Moons, German artist, Hakkasan grid, Interview with Christopher Bauder, kinetic light installation, Kinetic Lights, Kraftwerk Berlin, Lichtgrenze, Robert Henke, Skalar, Whitevoid | Leave a comment

INTERVIEW WITH JEFTA VAN DINTHER

Posted on October 10, 2019 by editsuite99

By Anita Malhotra Dutch-Swedish choreographer Jefta van Dinther’s work is driven by his explorations of the physicality of the moving human body as it interacts with light, sound and materials, and the sensory affect of these explorations on the audience. … Continue reading →

Posted in DANCE | Tagged Berin choreographer, Berlin Dance, Cullberg, Dark Field Analysis, Dutch choreographer, Hebbel am Ufer, Interview with Jefta van Dinther, Jefta van Dinther, Kinesthesia, Komische Oper, Plateau Effect, Protagonist, Staatsballett, Swedish choreographer, The Quiet | 2 Comments

INTERVIEW WITH DIANA SCHNIEDERMEIER (INTERACTIVE MEDIA FOUNDATION)

Posted on September 26, 2019 by editsuite99

By Anita Malhotra Diana Schniedermeier is a Managing Director and Executive Producer at the Interactive Media Foundation, an award-winning, non-profit company based in Berlin that produces culturally and socially relevant productions in a variety of media. Their innovative projects include … Continue reading →

Posted in DANCE, FILM, VIRTUAL REALITY | Tagged Artificial Rome, Bauhaus, Bauhaus centenary, Baukraft, Berlin VR, Das Totale Tanz Theatre, Decade of Ocean Science, Diana Schniedermeier, Filmtank, Gropiusstadt, Interactive Media Foundation, Martin Lee Mueller, Michelle-Marie Letelier, motion capture, Oskar Schlemmer, Sami people, VIRTUAL REALITY | Leave a comment

INTERVIEW WITH PATRICK WATSON

Posted on June 27, 2019 by editsuite99

By Anita Malhotra It’s hard to imagine a more authentic, sincere musical voice than that of Montreal singer-songwriter Patrick Watson (also the name of his band), who will release his sixth studio album this fall. Audiences connect with him on … Continue reading →

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INTERVIEW WITH SANDRA BEASLEY

Posted on June 4, 2019 by editsuite99

By Anita Malhotra Sandra Beasley’s poetry is striking, surprising, clever and funny – and often inspires the reader to learn more. Based in Washington, D.C., Beasley is the author of three poetry collections – Theories of Falling (2008), I Was the Jukebox (2010) and Count the … Continue reading →

Posted in BOOKS | Tagged American poet, American poetry, Count the Waves, Don't Kill the Birthday Girl, I was the Jukebox, Inner Flamingo, poet, Poet interview, Rose MacMurray, Ross Gay, Sandra Beasley, Theories of Falling, video poem, Vinegar and Char, Washington poet | Leave a comment

INTERVIEW WITH ALISON SNOWDEN AND DAVID FINE

Posted on February 11, 2019 by editsuite99

By Anita Malhotra Vancouver-based animators, directors and writers Alison Snowden and David Fine received some very good news recently – an Oscar nomination for their most recent animated short film, Animal Behaviour. The film, produced and distributed by the National … Continue reading →

Posted in FILM | Tagged Alison Snowden, Animal Behavior, Animal Behaviour, Canadian animators, David Fine, George and Rosemary, Interview with Alison Snowden, Interview with David Fine, Lily Snowden-Fine, Michael Fukushima, National Film and Television School, National Film Board, NFB, NFTS, Oscar luncheon, Oscar nominee, Oscar winner, Oscars, Rick Sprocket, Second Class Mail, Shaun the Sheep | Leave a comment

INTERVIEW WITH CAMILLE SEAMAN

Posted on December 12, 2018 by editsuite99

By Anita Malhotra Photographer Camille Seaman is best known for her stunning photos of polar ice and habitats as well as for her dramatic photographs taken while storm-chasing. Her unique style is informed by her Native American heritage and its emphasis on … Continue reading →

Posted in PHOTOGRAPHY | Tagged American photographer, Antarctic photographer, Arctic photographer, environmental photography, iceberg photographer, indigenous photographer, Interview with Camille Seaman, Melting Away, National Geographic, polar photographer, polar photography, Shinnecock, Steve McCurry, storm photographer, Tibet photographer | Leave a comment