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An ongoing series spotlighting the community behind the culture.

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A Q&A with Mais Al-Sheikhly

Meet Mais Al-Sheikhly, the artist taking over the North Hall Gallery at STACKT market this April for its 7-year anniversary. Born in Baghdad and now based in Canada, her vibrant, emotionally driven work explores identity, resilience, and the complexities of the human experience.

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A Q&A with Yana Kaz

Yana Kaz is a Toronto-based artist and co-founder of Confit Design, a studio specializing in brand-driven interior design for the hospitality industry. Her work bridges art, technology, and spatial storytelling – translating AI-generated floral imagery into tactile, large-scale paintings that explore authorship, authenticity, and connection.