Are increasing theatrics turning politics into a reality show? York University expert available to comment

TORONTO, February 6, 2020 – Millions of viewers tuned in to watch U.S. President Donald Trump deliver his televised State of the Union address on Feb. 4 outlining the country’s accomplishments under his presidency, and millions more watched as the Senate voted on the impeachment process. But the viewers witnessed more antics than usual, according […]

What is cinema in an era of mobile screens?

Industry leaders to speak at 50th anniversary event for York U’s School of the Arts TORONTO, November 14, 2019 – The screen industry in Canada is undergoing rapid change in response to social media, streaming services and new media such as virtual and augmented reality. In a time of ubiquitous mobile media and computing, predictions […]

Gift of $5 million will support creation of new art gallery at York University

TORONTO, Oct. 25, 2019 – Art has always been a passion for Joan and Martin Goldfarb, and a significant part of their lives. Now they are contributing $5 million to build a new art gallery at York University, to help others find their own passion through art. The Joan and Martin Art Gallery of York […]

Arctic filmmakers’ work to be showcased at Art Gallery of York University

“Arnait Ikajurtigiit: Women helping each other” will be on exhibit, April 17-June 23, 2019 in conjunction with Images Festival: Off-Screen program TORONTO, April 15, 2019 – An exhibition showcasing Artic filmmakers’ collective work on their own lives, both as Inuit and non-Inuit women from the region, will open at the Art Gallery of York University (AGYU) […]

York U expert available to talk about India’s top court ruling to legalize same sex

TORONTO, Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018 – York University Associate Professor Nancy Nicol, who just wrapped up a major research project, Envisioning Global LGBT Human Rights, says the Supreme Court of India’s unanimous decision to strike down a 157-year-old law criminalizing same sex relations is a huge victory. She is available to discuss the landmark ruling. […]

Theatre @ York features English language premiere of Björn Bicker’s Deportation Cast

The 2017-18 season is dedicated to “Worlds of Exile”. TORONTO, Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018 – Theatre @ York’s 2017-18 season, dedicated to “Worlds of Exile,” features a subversive take on German playwright Björn Bicker’s Deportation Cast, translated by Birgit Schreyer Duarte and directed by Keira Loughran. This compelling exploration of uncommon elements of the refugee […]

York U hosts symposium on changing role of public art in Canada

TORONTO, Wednesday, May 10, 2017 – Public art can startle, resonate and inform, but its role is changing as expectations evolve about what it should be and do. York University’s Department of Visual Art & Art History will host a symposium May 18 to 20 with a focus on the policies and practices of commissioning […]

York University announces “game-changing” $2M gift for music education partnership

 TORONTO, November 17, 2016 – York University and the Regent Park School of Music (RPSM) will establish a new research chair in music education, and develop a new partnership through a $2 million gift from the Carswell Family Foundation (CFF). York professor emeritus Allan Carswell announced the donation at an event held at York University on […]