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Lounge: Designing Creative Social Interactions Alexander Duff A student-led initiative to actively and creatively redefine social space at their school. IDENTITIES 27 Sameness and difference in the social world. COVER 5 Premiering the Visual Arts Harald Gravelsins 33 Happenings at B.C.’s premier school of visual art, media and design. THE INSTITUTE Maturing visual artists manage to discuss their vocations with B.C. Premier Glen Clark, despite the reservations of nervous school officials. Planet of the Arts is published by the ECIAD Students’ Editorial and advertising sales access is available as follows: Union Association. Our publisher's address is: room 122, tel: (604) 844-3861 e-mail: poa@eciad.bc.ca 1399 Johnston Street, Vancouver, B.C. 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