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Creativity

Where does creativity come from? How can you nurture your own? Watch TED Talks from creative people like Steve Jobs, architect Frank Gehry, designer Philippe Starck, writer Elizabeth Gilbert and more.

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What to do when it feels like the world’s on fire

When everything feels uncertain, these talks offer clarity, courage and creative sparks to help you navigate tough times.

Talks that celebrate the boundless creativity of an open mind

Where do extraordinary ideas come from? Explore these talks from Canada that celebrate the boundless inspiration, innovation and creativity that blossom in a culture as open as its landscape. (Curated in partnership with Destination Canada)

The power of film

12 visionary creators and curators -- from Hollywood, Bollywood and Nollywood -- talk about how to make movie magic.

Extraordinary, larger-than-life art

These artists translate imagination and poignant worldviews into monumental, magnificent pieces of art.

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Talks about Creativity

Joe Whale

How doodling unlocks your imagination

Anna Bulbrook, Wallis Bird

Beyond the Talk: Wallis Bird on the meaning behind music

Ann Patchett

The art of the novel

Bulldog Brass Society Quintet

“Spark!”

Katina Bajaj

How play boosts your creativity and resilience

Yiyun Kang

The case for making art in a crisis

VSO School of Music Orchestra, Jacob Collier

You know this song (but the orchestra doesn't)

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Exclusive articles about Creativity

11 book and music recommendations that will ignite your imagination

Want to get your creative juices flowing? Filmmaker and writer Wanuri Kahiu and sci-fi author Charlie Jane Anders know more than a thing or two about finding inspiration -- and they've curated this list of recommendations to fire you up.

Posted Dec 2022

Here’s why we long for that perfect love to arrive — even when we’re happily coupled

If you secretly wonder if your soulmate is out there -- even though you're in a great relationship -- we have news: There's nothing wrong with you. Author Susan Cain explains what this longing reveals about us and about being human.

Posted Apr 2022

3 science-based strategies to increase your creativity

These three unexpected things can help fuel your creativity: A good mood, some quiet time that's all your own, and limits. Learn why, from performance expert Steven Kotler.

Posted Jan 2021

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