Saudi Arabia’s Artistic Renaissance: How the Kingdom is Becoming a Global Art Hub
Saudi Arabia is on its way to becoming one of the hottest art destinations in the world. While the country’s global reputation encompasses many things—monarchy, oil, religion, to name a few—it’s never been considered a hub for arts and culture. That is, until now. The Saudi Vision 2030 proje
Meet The Cameroonian Curator Shaking Up The Art World
Big news out of the art world: Swiss-Cameroonian curator Koyo Kouoh has been named the new artistic director of the 2026 Venice Biennale. The announcement is historic, as Kouoh will be the first African woman to head the event, and only the second African-born person to do so, after Okwui Enwezor, w
Inside The Light-Filled Oasis of Architect Omar Gandhi
It was never in architect Omar Gandhi’s plans to build his own house. But in 2019, rebuilding his life after a divorce and living between condos in Toronto and Halifax with his son Adrian, a vacant lot came up for sale in the latter city that piqued his interest. It was a narrow, 20-foot-wide plot
For ‘Moonlight’ Colourist Alex Bickel, People Come First
In 2016, director Barry Jenkins’s film Moonlight became a sensation. The Oscar award–winning movie, which follows a young Black man as he grows up in the Miami projects, was a love letter to communities of colour, and specifically to their skin—the care and admiration conveyed through the film
These Desi Musicians Are Defining Indo-Canadian Music
Desi music is surging around the world, and especially in North America. (Canada is #3 of the top five countries streaming this genre outside of South Asia.) Some of this can be explained by demographic changes, but it also speaks to the great art Indo-Canadian musicians are producing—which is why
The Best Luxe Coffee Table Books To Look Forward To In 2025
Equal parts conversation starter and objet d’art, there’s nothing quite like a luxury coffee table book to elevate your living space. Not only do they act as a great conversation starter, they also—quite literally—speak volumes about who you are, whether that’s a curious globe-trotter, fas
A Return to Refinement: A Look at Fashion’s Renewed Love of Technique
After years of relaxed ’fits, formality is making its return to fashion. Whether on the runway or the red carpet, there’s a renewed emphasis on suiting and fine details. And this isn’t just a style move—it’s also a celebration of technical skill. That’s why in this issue, 3 is pairing st
How To Dress for Excess This Spring
Much like most things these days, the luxury industry is navigating some rocky terrain. Trust in luxury goods has taken a dip with sales following suit, dupe culture is on the rise and the viability of the luxury market in the face of increasing costs and ethical concerns is in question. But the rec
Six Essential Exhibits To Check Out Beyond Black History Month
Every year during Black History Month, there’s an increased focus on acknowledging the importance of Black history, celebrating Black people and imagining Black futures. And it’s not just through the work of historians and researchers, who are now working to place Black history in its rightful p
The AGO’s Latest Hip-Hop Exhibit Is For The Culture
Emblazoned on the walls of Toronto’s Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO), unforgettable lyrics by rapper Cardi B speak to hip-hop culture’s unapologetic bravado: “Now I like dollars/I like diamonds/I like stunting/I like shining.” This refrain, from her 2018 single “I Like It,” introduces
