The Decade in Arts & Culture
As the 2010s come to close, we look back at a mix of your favourite stories and speakers. From Leonard Cohen’s darker legacy to art’s obsession with dead young women, here are the ideas, people, and conversations that helped define Canada
The Darker Side of Leonard Cohen
BY MYRA BLOOM
How the myth of the male genius shields our cultural heroes from scrutiny
Inside the Toronto Star’s Bold Plan to Save Itself
BY BRETT POPPLEWELL
Can Canada’s most storied daily convince readers that its brand of journalism is worth paying for?
The Age of Creativity
BY EMILY URQUHART
My father is a remarkable painter. And he’s done some of his best work in his eighties
How TIFF Helped Saved my Life
BY DANIEL SCOTT TYSDAL
I struggle with depression and suicidal thoughts. Movies provide comfort, human contact, and empathy
Multiculturalism Is Not the Real Story of Canada
BY TAJJA ISEN
Two new novels explore what it means to be Black in a country that prides itself on tolerance
Creativity Is a Waste of Time
BY JOEL FAFLAK
We should teach students not to fear failure, curiosity, and exploration
How Indigenous Filmmakers Are Changing Contemporary Cinema
BY ALEXANDER TESAR
For decades, Indigenous people have been calling for better representation on the big screen—and, in the process, making world class movies
The Rising Tide of Educated Aliteracy
BY ALEX GOOD
In the age of information overload, discussing books you haven’t read has become a badge of honour—and, for some, a profession
Inside the All-Consuming World of Paw Patrol
BY JASON MCBRIDE
How a made-in-Toronto cartoon about superhero puppies became a worldwide hit
Madeleine L’Engle Taught Me the Universe Has Meaning
BY TARA HENLEY
The Wrinkle in Time author shaped my ideas on nearly everything, from family to illness
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