Murray Wood: Paying for junk pretentiously passed off as public art
As people debate Saskatoon spending $300,000 on plastic rocks, Murray Wood notes that the great unwashed aren't really s...
As people debate Saskatoon spending $300,000 on plastic rocks, Murray Wood notes that the great unwashed aren’t really supposed to ‘get’ art. But maybe the trick is to join the great grift.
Murray Wood delivers sharp, insightful commentary with a blend of wit, skepticism and straight talk. Whether he’s exposing political maneuvering, celebrating cultural icons or unpacking life’s everyday quirks, he never holds back.
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Fri., July 31: Every Friday, Murray Wood takes a look back at the week’s news and decides who’s hot… and who’s not. This week’s list includes summer garden harvests and PST charged on home insurance.
Thurs., July 30: What are the memories of summers that stick in your mind? Murray Wood ponders how some things will evoke those moments.
Wed., July 29: The exhibitions are on in Saskatoon and Regina this week. Murray Wood thinks they’re fun, but they’re just not the kind of community events they used to be.
Tues., July 28: The second Gordie Howe Bridge is now open between Detroit and Windsor, but Murray Wood says it was delayed by a greedy shakedown on the American side.
Mon., July 27: Alex Hale was supposed to make us forget about Brett Lauther, but how can we? Murray Wood says Hale has struggled, while Lauther has been flawless with a new team. At this rate, Murray wonders how long until it’s “Hale” and farewell?
