Press & Media

The work of IM Known Studios and its founder, Stéphane Alexis, has been recognized for its impact in the arts, community, and cultural storytelling. From national press to institutional features, these stories reflect the values that shape our projects: healing, identity, and transformation.

CBC The National – Caring for Tor

A national spotlight on resilience, caregiving, and family.
CBC’s flagship news program featured Stéphane Alexis’ journey of caring for his brother, Tor, highlighting themes of perseverance, love, and the unseen strength behind family care. This deeply personal story reflects the heart of IM Known Studios, making the invisible visible.

The Globe and Mail – Petro-Canada Caregiving Campaign

Advocacy and art meet in a national conversation.
This national feature explored the realities of caregiving in Canada, positioning Stéphane’s story alongside Petro-Canada’s Caremakers Foundation initiative. It connects his lived experience to his artistic mission of healing and transformation.

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CBC Radio – Fatherly Advice

Real stories, shared to inspire change.
CBC Radio profiled Fatherly Advice, an IM Known Studios project capturing authentic conversations with fathers from diverse backgrounds. The segment explored how storytelling can challenge cultural narratives and strengthen communities.

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Art Canada Institute: Ottawa Art and Artists – Chains & Crown

Documenting heritage through artistry.
The Art Canada Institute recognized Stéphane’s Chains & Crowns series for its exploration of Afro-Caribbean hairstyles as vessels of history, resistance, and cultural identity.

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PhotoEd Magazine – The Collection Feature

Healing through the lens.
Feature on The Collection, a three-chapter photographic series exploring trauma, resilience, and restoration.