Simone Keiran
Simone Keiran’s book A Brief History of Western Sculpture, Quantum Books, was released at the 2009 Frankfurt Book Fair. Her articles have been published in Route 3, Harrowsmith Country Life, Avenue, and Porch magazines. She has written essays and critical reviews for the Kootenay Gallery of Arts, History and Science, and the Maritime Museum of British Columbia. She has been a regular writer for ARTiculate: Journal of Arts and Culture in the Columbia-Kootenay Basin, posts published critical reviews, expository and investigative arts reports at simonekeiran.com, and edits a series of aggregate arts notice boards.
Simone Keiran is based out of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, but she has travelled extensively and has kept photojournals of the art, culture and history of the places she has visited.
Latest Articles
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Calgary International Children's Festival 2011
Live theatre, music, dance and puppetry performances from around the world and local children's arts & entertainment activities draw kids to Olympic Plaza
May 26, 2011
- Simone Keiran
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Love Lies Bleeding, The Contemporary Elton John Ballet
Contemporary ballets choreographed by Jean Grand-Mâitre draw on rich visual history of dance, film, pop music, sports references and modern themes.
Apr 15, 2010
- Simone Keiran
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Elton John's Ballet "Love Lies Bleeding" by Jean Grand-Mâitre
Jean Grand-Mâitre's contemporary tour de force ballet inspired by Sir Elton John and performed by the Alberta Ballet debuts with a 1970s Masquerade.
Apr 15, 2010
- Simone Keiran
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Japan-Canada Print Exchange Exhibition Challenges
Bill Laing and Hideki Kimura overcome limitations of space and transport while curating pieces for this special pan-Pacific exhibition of prints.
Apr 12, 2010
- Simone Keiran
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Japan & Calgary Printmaking Special Exhibition
Diverse styles, techniques and conceptual sources presented at special contemporary print exhibition at two University of Calgary galleries.
Apr 9, 2010
- Simone Keiran
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Kent Monkman's Art Reverses Western Stereotypes
With clever racial role reversals & historical revisionist satire, Kent Monkman skewers depictions of Indians in early 20th-century silent movies & studio portraits.
Mar 10, 2010
- Simone Keiran
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Calgary Kid's Festival Performance Line-Up
Music, theatre, dance, puppets, storytelling & art for young people are showcased at the Olympic Plaza & adjoining Epcor Centre for Performing Arts, May 25th-29th, 2010.
Feb 18, 2010
- Simone Keiran
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West Kootenay Mineral Hot Spring Spas & Resorts
Tight muscles after a day of skiing, mountain-climbing, hiking or windsurfing? Unwind under steamy water or restorative massages at West Kootenay mineral hot spring spas.
Feb 17, 2010
- Simone Keiran
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Economic Viability of Arts for Public Funding
The Arts and Culture sector in BC generates more public revenue than it spends ($1.04 - $1.35 for every dollar granted), and it employs nearly 2% of the population.
Oct 17, 2009
- Simone Keiran
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Museum Re-Design: Engaging the Public
Museums & galleries fight off financial uncertainty & cultural obsolescence with new community outreach programs, new exhibition styles and nonlinear displays.
Oct 6, 2009
- Simone Keiran
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