In Spirit: About the Spiritual Experience
Some contemporary scholars who work on the body and spirituality note that in the modern era, “spiritual experiences” carry social issues in which the individual…
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About Wiggle
We learn about the history behind the annual wearable art and performance extravaganza Wiggle. Created back in the early nineties by House of Venus the…
Spring 2018 Exhibitions Vernissage: Video Recap
Enjoy the video recap of our Spring 2018 Exhibitions Vernissage featuring the works of VÉRONIQUE MÉNARD, Evergon, Kacy Johnson and Janina Anderson!
LGBT Film Series Video Q&A: “I’m not sure what you mean?”
Enjoy the Q&A which happened after the screenings which were programmed by Jess Lee & Rebecca Ladida.
Ramboys, Horned Gods, and Queer Wizards
But this episode was going to be different, I knew it in my queer bones the way a dog senses an earthquake hours before it…
anabasine: on interacting with ‘mind-rhythms’ through music
Montreal-based musician anabasine talks about his process, drawing parallels between being zoned-in on a dancefloor and zoned-out in drone music.
Six Picks: Elle Barbara
We hung out with black trans icon Elle Barbara as she browsed the NVA record collection and shared with us myriad anecdotes about her discoveries.
NVA Podcasts — Noche En Blanco Latinx (Re)mix
Listen to sets from our last NVA event and discover different takes on latinx music: from live-coded sonic landscapes, to latin trap, to rave-inspired grooves…
In Spirit: Trika, Kaula and the Agamic Self
The question of the “self” in Kashmiri doctrine is at the heart of teaching. “Who am I really? Is the burning question that has inspired…
Post-Massimadi Talk with Rene Callahan-St John and Elle Barbara
We chat with Rene Callahan-St John and Elle Barbara after the screening of “Free Cece” which was apart of the Massimadi Film Festival about LGBTQ…
Beck Osborne: LGBT Film Series Video Q&A
We sit down and chat with Beck Osborne after the screening of their videos and films about their work and journey.
Never Apart TV Trailer
Never Apart TV is an arts and culture news program giving a much needed voice to queer artists. Through artist visits, profiles and interviews we…
Artist Visits SF: Juanita More
We visit the home of San Francisco Drag Legend and philanthropist Juanita More and chat about her wonderful career throughout the years and legacy she…
Transindia Video Q&A
Never Apart’s Mariette Raina sits down with Transindia film director Meera Darji and chats with her after the screening of her film about the challenges…
Stacey McKenzie Legend Series Artist Talk
We sit down with Canadian Supermodel Stacey McKenzie as apart of our “Legend Series” and chat about her career on and off the runway followed…
Centre Never Apart
We sit down with Never Apart founder Dax Dasilva as he introduces the centre itself highlighting the many exhibition spaces, permanent installations and inspiring facets…
Six Picks: Bamboo Hermann
“I was found in a fortune cookie in Montreal’s Chinatown.” Montreal via London DJ Bamboo Hermann choses her six favorite tracks from the NVA record…
Stillness and improvisation with Lyndsie Alguire
“I want to draw the listeners in and let them feel suspended in that moment, altering their experience of the passage of time.”
NVA Selects #2
Elegant takes on hard musics take the front stage in March for NVA Selects #2.
All Together: March 2018
All Together is a monthly review of photo highlights from Never Apart and NVA moments, events and happenings.
In Spirit : Yoga, Tantra and Non-Duality
Exactly ten years ago, I encountered the tradition that would become the heart of my life: the non-dual Tantric Shaivism of Kashmir. I was twenty,…
NVA Selects #1
We are launching our monthly playlist series NVA Selects with a selection of tracks handpicked by our music director Leticia. Warm up your month of…
NAAFI’s DEBIT is defying clichés in latinx electronic music
She’s a rising force in the Mexican experimental, electronic and club scene since 2012. Meet Delia Beatriz aka DEBIT.
Six Picks: Odile Myrtil
Odile Myrtil, Moonshine resident DJ and up-and-coming vocalist and songwriter picks her favorite six tracks from the NVA record collection.
A Conversation with Animal Rights Activist Leif Cocks
Leif Cocks stands apart from other animal activists—has the rare ability to step back and look at the big picture.
All Together: February 2018
All Together is a monthly review of photo highlights from Never Apart and NVA moments, events and happenings.
In Spirit: Science and Spirituality
During my anthropological university studies, where I specialized in the study of “new religions”, the research group of which I was a part observed a…
“Practice” Sound Meditation
We chat with Jann Tomaro about her ongoing Sound Meditation series called “Practice” that happen monthly at Never Apart with different guest musicians.
Twiggy Pucci Garcon: Artist Talk
This past summer we chatted with the very talented activist and performer about his werk both on and off the runway.
Winter 2018 Exhibitions Vernissage: Video Recap
We celebrate our new year and Winter Exhibitions with a fun video recap of the Vernissage celebrating the 6 new exhibits. With almost 1000 attendees…
Winter 2018 Exhibitions: Artist Interviews
We sit down with the six artists who’s wonderful works launched this past January and chat with them about their exhibitions and intentions behind them….
All Together: January 2018
All Together is a monthly review of photo highlights from Never Apart and NVA moments, events and happenings.
NVA x susy.technology: Video Recap
NVA teamed up with powerhouse art collective susy.technology for a cutting-edge audiovisual showcase at Eastern Bloc on November 11, 2017.
We’re Never Apart
Founder Dax Dasilva describes what Never Apart is and the intention behind creating this arts and culture organization dedicated to create change through art and…
In Spirit: Hijras, Divine Hermaphrodites
Hijras are generally referred to as the third sex, Tritîyâ Prakriti, which is neither male nor female. Hijras derives from the Arabic root “hjr” which…
Artist Visits SF: Scrumbly
We visit with the legendary Scrumbly of the ground breaking “Cockettes” at is home in San Francisco. He shares many stories about his days in…
Montreal Intercultural Storytelling Festival: Jeffrey Canton Video
We collaborated with The Montreal Intercultural Storytelling Festival with Tales from An All-Canadian Queer Childhood by Jeffrey Canton!
NVA Q&A: Sven Marquardt
The famed German photographer and doorman of the legendary Berlin club “Berghain” shared his stories and inspirations to an eager crowd at Never Apart in…
NVA Live Podcast: Valeda
A live recording of Valeda aka Cat Lamoreux performing for us at November’s NVA x susy.technology showcase.
NVA x susy.technology: In Photos
We procured the talents of photographer Scott Pilgrim to document some of the behind-the-scenes action from our NVA x susy.technology showcase.
All Together: 2017 In Review
All Together is a monthly review of photo highlights from Never Apart and NVA moments, events and happenings.
Brock Yurich: Video Interview
This American actor and film maker joined us for our LGBT Film Series recently and we chatted about what is happening in his career before…
Dominic Poliquin: Video Interview
Quebec born filmmaker Dominic Poliquin joined us for our LGBT Film series where a few of his shorts screened. He talks to us about his…
All Together: November 2017
All Together is a monthly review of photo highlights from Never Apart and NVA moments, events and happenings.
In Spirit: Dev Bhoomi, the Land of the Gods
I decided to start my journey in Kullu in Himachal Pradesh, a village at the foot of the Himalayas which is part of the “Valley…
NVA Live Podcast: Borusiade
Borusiade makes her North American debut with us at Equinox in September, presented in conjunction with Red Bull Music Academy.
NVA Live Podcast: Umfang
Listen to the Discwoman affiliate bring September’s Equinox party into high-octane techno territory.
NVA Live Podcast: Volvox
Acid and drummy techno for Equinox’s peaktime set, courtesy of Discwoman’s Volvox.
Artist Visits LA: Daphne Von Rey
We visit with LA-based performance artist and activist Daphne Von Rey about her important work as a trans woman at The Ace Hotel.
NVA Live Podcast: Carla Dal Forno
Carla Dal Forno makes her debut North American performance with us at Equinox in September, presented in conjunction with Red Bull Music Academy.