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Thread Caravan Preserves Cultures Through Artisan Adventures

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World traveler, lover of all things creative, and Georgia native, Caitlin Ahern saw a need to connect newfound artists with communities who’ve been perfecting their craft for generations; and so she took action. By bringing these groups together, Ahern hoped to not only offer educational, environmental, and creative opportunities but also to preserve the cul[...]

2fik: Lost in translation, finding sense of self through art

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Artist 2Fik’s work exudes the jigsaw of cultures that makes up his “lost in translation” existence. Born in France, but raised by Moroccan parents, 2Fik spent his teenage years in Morocco, but then moved to Montreal, where he currently resides. In his art, he highlights identity, immigration, integration and feminism. His first encounter with culture shoc[...]