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New art piece in Guelph aims to spark conversation around addiction, opioid crisis – CBC.ca
A Guelph city councillor is hoping to raise more awareness to the issue of addiction and the opioid crisis through a new art installation.
Mike Salisbury, who overcame his struggle with addiction more than 20 years ago, created a sculpture called Crisis Phone 2020 in hopes to spark a broader conversation in the community.
The piece is installed in front of the main branch of the Guelph Public Library.
“[The library] is sort of the cultural and intellectual centre of the city,” he said. “It’s also a place in our city that deals with addiction and this crisis front line.”
The sculpture is made up of a large, re-purposed phone booth with a rotary phone in the middle. The piece also has quotes all throughout the booth written in black and white ink.
“I think the piece is quite positive, but in essence, the initial reaction to it is both something that is fairly negative, but also something that is fairly accurate, which is the unanswerable phone line,” Salisbury said.
He said he switched the payphone with an old rotary home phone as a way to “bring the issue home.”
“The idea of the home phone, you would normally reach out and call for help. It’s all around the imagery of the phone being a lifeline,” Salisbury explained.
He adds the quotes in white are messages of hope, while the quotes written in black are negative to represent the controversy around the issue.
The piece also has a blank phonebook, where Salisbury says anyone can pick up and write a message.
“There are people who are grieving with this issue that don’t have the ability to share,” he said.
Salisbury said he hopes the piece will inspire people to reflect on how there’s more than one side to the issue of addiction.
“Art isn’t going to solve the problem or save the day, but it begins the conversation and that’s really the most we can hope for,” he said.
Guelph, Waterloo region mark Overdose Awareness Day
People in Guelph are gathering at St. George’s Square Monday to mark International Overdose Awareness Day.
The gathering will honour people who have recently died of overdoses.
There have been 14 deaths so far in 2020, compared to seven deaths in all of 2019, according to the Wellington Guelph Drug Strategy.
In Waterloo region, there had been 54 overdose deaths at the beginning of August, compared to 47 in the same time period in 2019, according to the Waterloo Region Integrated Drug Strategy (WRIDS).
The WRIDS plans to hold an online panel on Wednesday that will go over what the community is doing to combat overdoses.
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The Courtauld Gallery at Somerset House has reopened its doors to the public after a fire swept through the historic building in central London. While the gallery has resumed operations, the rest of the iconic site remains closed “until further notice.”
On Saturday, approximately 125 firefighters were called to the scene to battle the blaze, which sent smoke billowing across the city. Fortunately, the fire occurred in a part of the building not housing valuable artworks, and no injuries were reported. Authorities are still investigating the cause of the fire.
Despite the disruption, art lovers queued outside the gallery before it reopened at 10:00 BST on Sunday. One visitor expressed his relief, saying, “I was sad to see the fire, but I’m relieved the art is safe.”
The Clark family, visiting London from Washington state, USA, had a unique perspective on the incident. While sightseeing on the London Eye, they watched as firefighters tackled the flames. Paul Clark, accompanied by his wife Jiorgia and their four children, shared their concern for the safety of the artwork inside Somerset House. “It was sad to see,” Mr. Clark told the BBC. As a fan of Vincent Van Gogh, he was particularly relieved to learn that the painter’s famous Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear had not been affected by the fire.
Blaze in the West Wing
The fire broke out around midday on Saturday in the west wing of Somerset House, a section of the building primarily used for offices and storage. Jonathan Reekie, director of Somerset House Trust, assured the public that “no valuable artefacts or artworks” were located in that part of the building. By Sunday, fire engines were still stationed outside as investigations into the fire’s origin continued.
About Somerset House
Located on the Strand in central London, Somerset House is a prominent arts venue with a rich history dating back to the Georgian era. Built on the site of a former Tudor palace, the complex is known for its iconic courtyard and is home to the Courtauld Gallery. The gallery houses a prestigious collection from the Samuel Courtauld Trust, showcasing masterpieces from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. Among the notable works are pieces by impressionist legends such as Edouard Manet, Claude Monet, Paul Cézanne, and Vincent Van Gogh.
Somerset House regularly hosts cultural exhibitions and public events, including its popular winter ice skating sessions in the courtyard. However, for now, the venue remains partially closed as authorities ensure the safety of the site following the fire.
Art lovers and the Somerset House community can take solace in knowing that the invaluable collection remains unharmed, and the Courtauld Gallery continues to welcome visitors, offering a reprieve amid the disruption.
Sudbury’s annual art and music festival is marking a significant milestone this year, celebrating its long-standing impact on the local cultural scene. The festival, which has grown from a small community event to a major celebration of creativity, brings together artists, musicians, and visitors from across the region for a weekend of vibrant performances and exhibitions.
The event features a diverse range of activities, from live music performances to art installations, workshops, and interactive exhibits that highlight both emerging and established talent. This year’s milestone celebration will also honor the festival’s history by showcasing some of the artists and performers who have contributed to its success over the years.
Organizers are excited to see how the festival has evolved, becoming a cornerstone of Sudbury’s cultural landscape. “This festival is a celebration of creativity, community, and the incredible talent we have here in Sudbury,” said one of the event’s coordinators. “It’s amazing to see how it has grown and the impact it continues to have on the arts community.”
With this year’s milestone celebration, the festival promises to be bigger and better than ever, with a full lineup of exciting events, workshops, and performances that will inspire and engage attendees of all ages.
The festival’s milestone is not just a reflection of its past success but a celebration of the continued vibrancy of Sudbury’s arts scene.
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