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A contemporary art newsletter by Shortly Contemporary, offering expert insights, industry updates, market dynamics, and curated artwork selections for art lovers, the art-curious, and both established and aspiring collectors.

A weekly update with things that catch my eye or spark my mind: exhibitions, artists, cities, ideas, cafés (and the occasional brain fart). It’s my way of sharing what I hold dear with people who love discovering.

The new home of my advice column 'Designs for Living', essays on things I adore (Drinking Alone, My First Apartment), whims, recommendations, glamour. Author of Happy Hour (2021).

The best exhibitions and projects by emerging contemporary artists, plus artist opportunities and special features, curated by Kate Mothes.

Crowd sourced recommendations from real buyers. Recovering Marketing CEO who is done with ads and product plays. No kick backs, just earnest recs. No advertising or affiliate links.

Read about the latest in Canadian business.

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Design, tech, and writing with substance and style.