The Maritime Historian

My name is Kirby and I’m a 20-something year old with an M.A. in History. Needless to say, history is a huge passion of mine.

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  • A view of drums and other pieces in the Myal exhibition by artist Tyshan Wright on display at the Craigh Museum at Alderney Landing in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
    Museums & Historic Sites

    Drums, Jewelry & Horns: Jamaican Maroons Inspired Art Exhibition

    February 10, 2021 /

    Art communicates history in ways often records and historical artifacts cannot. It’s a song that keeps on singing the perspective of the painter. The story an artist shares. A peak at what life was like at the time. Creating a replica of a moment, whether a reality or dream. It immortalizes a memory. Forever judged, it continues to stand. Art is strong, often staying in this world much longer than its creator. To be honest, historically I haven’t been very well versed in art. I enjoy art, but I’m not good at it. I’m not an artist or an art critic. Yet you don’t have to be an art connoisseur…

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  • Kirby at the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia in Halifax NS
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    A Tour of the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia in Halifax, NS

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    Do you have a local spot that friends keep telling you is great but you never get around to visiting? Yeah, me too. Now more than ever, many of us have redirected our attention from trips far from home to places right around the corner. For me, the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia (AGNS) has lingered on my list of “must sees” for awhile now. Once the winning design of the new Art Gallery of Nova Scotia was announced for the new Halifax waterfront location, I knew I needed to visit the current AGNS. The new design is sleek and modern. Surrounded with innovative curves and interestingly drafted community spaces,…

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