Mikael Owunna: Reaching Beyond Limits
Owunna creates photography stemming from a great love for it. Raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania yet based in Washington, D.C., his upbringing provided him with a…
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Evergon: A Conversation with a Canadian Legend
Walking into Evergon’s home in HoMa is like entering a kind of sanctuary. There is a sacred and magical energy that permeates the air. There…
Akosua Adoma Owusu: Reluctantly Queer Interview
Thematically, Owusu’s films have been explorations in telling and retelling stories. Many of her films have been inspired by personal stories or her own experiences…
Christian Carrière: Practice Makes Purrrfect
Throughout my life, I’ve learned to play drums, guitar, piano and voice. That, in combination with my long-time fascination with all things audio has led…
Six Picks: Frankie Teardrop
We invited Frankie over to our Centre for a Six Picks ahead of opening up our Nuit Blanche party on March 4th at Eastern Bloc…
Out of the Woodwork: A Tale of Late ’90s Canadian Techno
We profile a long forgotten Canadian techno label unearthed from the depths of our record collection.
Two Soft Things, Two Hard Things and Lessons on Allyship
During our initial development stage, my documentary partner and I were overcome with embarrassment. We quickly realized we had only been taught half-truths about Canadian…
All Together: February 2017
All Together is a monthly review of photo highlights from Never Apart and NVA moments, events and happenings.
The Life of the Night: Building and Sustaining Diverse Communities and Safer Spaces
On International Womxn’s Day, the Goethe-Institute and Never Apart present Ipek Ipekcioglu.
In Spirit: A Letter From India
Dear Never Apart, Here I am again on Indian soil. Once the Indian earth has penetrated your inner-being it becomes a haunting fragrant perfume, enigmatically…
A Celebration of its People: An Interview with Maxine Walters
Maxine Walters is considered the “Queen of Dancehall”, and over the past forty years, her contributions in championing Jamaican culture cannot go unnoticed.
NVA Q&A: Clifton Joseph
Guest contributor and ‘Black Heritage’ curator Andy Williams interviews Toronto-based dub-poet, Clifton Joseph.
Winter Exhibitions Vernissage: Video Recap
Enjoy this glimpse into the joyful evening of the opening celebration for our Winter Season. Celebrating Black Heritage curated by Andy Williams, Paintings by Beaver…
Laurent Maurice LaFontant: Video Interview
We sit down with Massimadi festival’s Laurent Maurice LaFontant and talk about this year’s important film and art festival with many of the events happening…
NVA Q&A: Sfire
We caught up with Detroit-based Jeffrey Sfire ahead of his visit to Montreal to give us some insight about his background and upbringing as a…
Kali Spitzer: Exploring Resilience
Spitzer’s stunningly beautiful imagery braids identity, culture, strength, vulnerability and love together, while touchingly celebrating resilience.
Les Ateliers Évolution: Waste Not Want Not, The New Economics
“We were four students in Environmental Science at UQAM who decided to start an ecological and zero waste grocery.”
Dries Depoorter: Jaywalking From Europa
Never Apart’s Winter Exhibit, brings Depoorter and his latest installation ‘JAYWALKING’ to Montreal for the very first time, presented in the Upper Gallery Display Room…
James Goddard: Resounding Echoes Return
First of the new series, beginning February 11th, has experimental saxophonist and musician James Goddard (Skin Tone) leading the way.
Chefs You’ve Worked For: An Interview with Beaver Sheppard
We get intimate with exhibiting artist Beaver Sheppard about his first show as a painter, his upbringing, and his influences as a chef working in…
Never Apart: Year 1 Book
We are pleased to celebrate our 1st year of programming in the form of a Year 1 Book. This catalog documents Never Apart events, exhibitions…
Laurent Maurice LaFontant: Massimadi Festival
The Massimadi Festival will be held at different places throughout Montreal, such as J.A De Sève Concordia University, BANQ/Bibliothèque et Archives National du Québec, as…
All Together: January 2017
All Together is a monthly review of photo highlights from Never Apart and NVA moments, events and happenings.
Black Heritage: A Note From Curator Andy Williams
Ahead of his curatorial debut at both Centre Never Apart and Artgang, Andy Williams details his upbringing and background with featured Black Heritage artists Sandra…
Six Picks: Mike Mind
We invite NVA’s resident designer and undercover DJ/Producer Mike Durcak a.k.a. Mike Mind for a spin in our record archive.
NVA Live Podcast: András
Australian house whiz András took us through the paces during his late night Canadian debut back in November.
In Spirit: Magical Streets
Be it by way of tuktuk, autorickshaw, bicycle or simply walking, you will come to know India through its streets. You will witness Life: youth…
Love, Love, and Sandra Bernhard
In the opening scene of her ground-breaking performance art film, Without You I’m Nothing, Sandra Bernhard, sitting at a vanity, turns to the camera and…
Jordan King: Video Q&A
We sat down with Toronto based Trans activist and Make Up Artist Jordan King. She talk about her career and married life.
Felice Picano: Video Q&A
We had the utmost pleasure of having the accomplished writer Felice Picano do a reading and Legend Series Artist Talk with Christopher DiRaddo.
Kevin Stea: Video Q&A
Enjoy the artist talk with dancer/choreographer Kevin Stea about his career, working with Madonna and the amazingly heart warming film about him and the other…
20 Questions with White Lions Conservationist Linda Tucker
Prior to this article, I had no idea who Linda Tucker was, or that White Lions even existed. Once I realized that these mythical creatures…
NVA Q&A: Rory Seydel [LANDR]
We sat down with LANDR’s Creative Director to talk tech, community, and corporate responsibility in the new era of the music business.
NVA Q&A: Torsten Schmidt [RBMA]
We sat down with Red Bull Music Academy head honcho Torsten Schmidt for a “post-mortem” interview of sorts, detailing the Academy’s time in Montreal back…
Six Picks: CFCF
Ahead of his headline performance for us this weekend at LANDR; trend-defying, Grammy-nominated Montreal mainstay Mike Silver, aka CFCF, is the latest in our Six…
Donal Mosher: Video Q&A
Watch the video Q&A with Portland based filmmaker Donol Mosher who joined us in November for an LGBT Film Series spotlight of his work.
Peaches Christ: Video Q&A
We had the almighty San Francisco Drag Icon Peaches Christ join us for a screening of her Cult Classic film “All About Evil” and an…
In Spirit: Tantric Temples
Orissa is the land of Chamunda, one of the highest Tantric goddesses. On the walls of the temples one can find many Tantric iconographic details…
All Together: December 2016
All Together is a monthly review of photo highlights from Never Apart and NVA moments, events and happenings.
JAY’DORE: At Home In House
“My debut EP ‘Carrie Bradshaw’ is available now on iTunes, Apple Music and Spotify – I’m so excited! It’s house-pop-electronic. My vocal is rap, song…
NVA x RBMA: Equinox Recap Video
A brief snapshot of our all nighter presented in collaboration with Red Bull Music Academy back in September.
Peaches Christ: Interview
I actually just got back to San Francisco from the U.K. where I was touring with Jinkx Monsoon doing our “Return To Grey Gardens” show…
NVA Live Podcast: Xosar
An excerpt from Xosar’s slamming live set at Equinox.
Mark Pariselli: Video Q&A
We welcomed Toronto based filmmaker and his spooky short films for an evening celebrating his works as apart of our LGBT Film Series. Enjoy the…
Nico Stagias: Video Q&A
Enjoy the artist talk with Nico Stagias who’s film “Balls” recently played as apart of our LGBT Film Series.
Fall Exhibitions Vernissage: Video Recap
Our Fall Exhibitions Vernissage brought over 1000 art lovers together to celebrate the work of 14 artists.
JJ Levine: Interview
Like a prism, the concept of ‘non-binary’ shines light on the multitude of gender expressions existent throughout humankind.
Cassils: Interview
Originally from Montreal, LA based visual and performance artist Cassils has flipped the entire binary discussion on its head.
Lissa Rivera: Interview
Wanting to make images without shame and to show his femininity as strength, Rivera felt empowered having an intimate muse “which is still rare for…
NVA Presents: Rrose Q&A
We sat down with acclaimed techno artist Rrose and MUTEK Director Patti Schmidt to discuss gender politics, sexuality, and aesthetics in dance music.