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What Two Years of On and Off Blogging has Taught Me
On November 6th, 2018 I published my first blog post. I was new to blogging, but it was something I had knew I needed to pursue. Though I love academic writing, I missed the freedom and fun of putting pen to paper in a more creative style. From the beginning, I craved blogging about local historic sites and tucked away treasures. Museums skirting cities or historic villages in seemingly the middle of nowhere. Backroom displays and temporary exhibitions. Blogging was the perfect opportunity to combine my love of writing and history. I yearned to share these adventures not only because I find them fascinating, but to help boost these off…
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Drums, Jewelry & Horns: Jamaican Maroons Inspired Art Exhibition
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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A Tour of the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia in Halifax, NS
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,…
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.
