Art and money have long been strange bedfellows. The former, according to writer and critic David Berry, is a mode of communication — one we use to understand each other, and by extension, the world. The latter is a great way to count things, effectively assigning them value. In his new book, How Artists Make Money and How Money Makes Artists, Berry explores the long and complicated relationship between art and capitalism, turning a question typically reserved for aspiring artists, anxious parents and baffled professionals who can’t wrap their heads around the business model, into something enlightening, clear-eyed and ultimately profound. In an age when art is evolving — and responding to financial pressures — Berry’s book is an insightful look at how this age-old relationship shapes what art ultimately gets made.
Published by Coach House Books on October 14. Pre-order it today from your local bookseller.
When Wes Craven’s Scream was released in 1996, horror movies were in a long slump — a carry-over from the schlocky sequel-ridden ’80s. But Craven’s self-aware slasher about a California community tormented by a serial killer in a ghostface mask revived the genre with audience-drawing originality that continues to this day. The movie spawned many sequels that vary in quality (Scream 7 is due out in 2026) and the Scary Movie parodies, but the original is a veritable classic that could only have come from Craven’s knowledge, dedication and love for the horror genre.
Scream is playing at Metro Cinema on Oct 9 at 6:45 p.m.
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Nowhere Fast, the brand built by Edmonton’s Wesley O’Driscoll, has changed forms many times since its founding in 2009 — from zine publisher to clothing designer to skate shop. In 2022, the business evolved again, into an interview podcast that profiles artists, writers, skateboarders, designers and other creatives and business owners. When the show started, O’Driscoll was focused primarily on Edmontonians, with guests like business owner Kyla Kazeil (Top 40 ‘16), artist Emmanuel Osahor and historian Dan Rose. He has since expanded his circle, regularly hosting guests from across the globe. What has stayed consistent is O’Driscoll’s casual interview style and his genuine interest in people, both of which give the show a friendly atmosphere. His guests are not always famous, but they’ve always led interesting lives, and thanks in part to O’Driscoll’s questions, they always have something interesting to say.
