Santosh Chandrasekar
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Haptic Voices: An Immersive Artistic Expression Transforming Listening into Feelingย
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On Jan. 5, 2026, the Robert Langen Art Gallery opened its winter exhibition, Haptic Voices, presented in collaboration with artists David Bobier and Jim Ruxton of VibraFusionLabโan arts-based public studio in Hamilton, Ontario, recognized for its innovative work in multi-sensory artistic practices. Haptic Voices was designed with Deaf and hard-of-hearing communities in mind, offering a deep sensory experience. At…
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Discussingย Indigenous Cultures with Filmmaker, Dr. Michael Doxtaterย ย
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In the upcoming episode of Cordโs very own film podcast, Cord En Scรจne, we had a great opportunity to talk to Indigenous academic filmmaker, professor, and writer Dr. Michael Doxtater. Dr. Doxtater comes from the Six Nations of the Grand River territory, 100 kilometers south of Toronto, Canada. A descendant of Mohawk leader Joseph Brant, Michael comes from the Mohawk turtle-clan family of Satekariwate.…
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Understanding the History of Indigenous food culture with Advocate and Educatorย Destiny Moserย
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On Nov. 12, 2025, the Laurier Library EDI Committee hosted “Artistic Forms of Storytelling,” an event held in partnership with the Office of Indigenous Initiatives and the Robert Langen Art Gallery, with additional support from Faculty Relations. During the panel, guest speaker Destiny Moser, an Indigenous Food Advocate and Educator, highlighted a critical systemic issue regarding Indigenous food histories. …
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Rajamouli: An Indian Film Director for Global Audiencesย
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On November 15, 2025, acclaimed Indian filmmaker S.S. Rajamouli, released the title teaser for his next film, Varanasi. Promoted as a โglobetrotting adventure,โ the film stars Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu, Malayalam star Prithviraj Sukumaran, and Priyanka Chopra in lead roles. Set for a 2027 release across 120 countries, the film has also sparked rumors of a cameo by Hollywood actor Chris Hemsworth. Rajamouli, whose 2022 film RRR became an international phenomenon, is now…
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A Warm Artist Reception at the Robert Langen Art Gallery ย
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Jason Baergโs Nรฎkรขnitisaham แแณแแแดแฆแแผ S/he Sends it Ahead: Celebrating Resilience and Connection Through Mรฉtis Perspective. On September 2, 2025, the Robert Langen Art Gallery (RLAG) opened Nรฎkรขnitisaham แแณแแแดแฆแแผ S/he Sends it Ahead by renowned Mรฉtis visual artist Jason Baerg. Curated by University Art Curator, Suzanne Luke, the exhibition intertwines the natural, celestial, and human realms,…
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Art Galleries to explore in the KW Regionย ย
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The KW region hosts a wide variety of art spaces and galleries ranging from historical sites to contemporary art and diverse visual media from many emerging, local and international artists. For all the incoming students and art enthusiasts, here are some popular galleries to explore in the region: Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery (KWAG) The KWAG is…
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Why Hollywood Packs Its Biggest Films into the Summerย
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Learn more about the story behind the film; why the theatres are empty in the summer, and why the showings are tame in the more chill seasons. The summer of 2025 brought a wave of major studio releases, starting with Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning and Thunderbolts in May, followed by titles like Superman, F1:…
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From Bus Conductor to Superstar: The Journey of Rajinikanthย
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On August 14, 2025, the much-awaited Superstar Rajinikanth starrer Coolie released worldwide with grand fanfare in five different languages. The date was not just another film release โ it also marked the 50th year of Thalaivar (as he is fondly called by millions of fans) in cinema. As an ardent fan myself, Iโve always been…
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The history and origins of Tamil cinema
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With the Tamil New Year coming up on April 14, it is a perfect opportunity to talk about the history and origins of the Tamil film industry. The Tamil film industry, like other film industries in India, has its origins set in colonial India. The first film shown in South India was in 1897…
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Indian cinema: A brief history and films to watch
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Just in 2024 alone, India produced over a thousand films across 20 languages. There were as many films produced in the south Indian languages Tamil and Telugu as Hollywood itself in 2024. In 2023, RRR , a Telugu film directed by Rajamouli, also won the Oscar for Best Original Song with โNaatu Naatu.โ With many…
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