CONFRONTING 'TRAD(E)ITIONS'

CONFRONTING 'TRAD(E)ITIONS'

Videofag, Kensington Market’s beloved storefront cinema and performance space is set to close following this year’s series of exhibitions. Before the PWYC venue closes its doors for good, Toronto-based Colombian artist Lido Pimienta will take up residence, unveiling her first solo art show, running this Thursday (Jan. 14) through Jan. 24. The self-professed “powerhouse” hasn’t stopped performing, producing and creating since releasing her debut LP Color in 2010. She’s set to release her newest album La Papessa later this year, but would scoff at the notion of sticking with just one medium. Her new art exhibition TRAD(E)ITIONS, dives deep into the origins of exotic foliage. It will feature ten original paintings and subsequent trading cards describing the genesis of exotic insects, plants and fruits. 

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