As economists, and other talking heads, preach the global collapse of financial markets – complete with a great depression minus the dust bowl – the arts is in a position to burgeon.

The Conservatives have won another minority government. Now the big question is, what does this mean for arts funding in Canada? Sadly, it will mean the same (but opposite) thing, depending on where you live.

Rejecting a formerly beloved band once it becomes mainstream is generally seen as one of the leading signs of terminal hipster-douchebagism.

Why that Che shirt and keffiyeh scarf aren’t as cool as you think