Those of us who consider ourselves eco-conscious generally spend a lot of time thinking about the environmental costs of things like transportation, agriculture, and energy production. But what about the environmental costs of art? Ottawa artist Stefan Thompson brings our attention to the environmental impact of conventional artistic materials in his new Earth-Paint [...]
Maybe you’re familiar with Susan Moss.
Either you’ve seen her serve at Bifteck for as long as I can remember… or maybe you’ve been to a Rock show, jostling for a decent view, trying to look around the 20 or so “pro” photographers in front of you when you noticed one woman stand out. With [...]
The day before yesterday I walked through the Bruce Nauman exhibit (freebie day at the Montreal Contemporary every Wednesday from 6-9pm) and took in the neon signs (which I’m sure were more affective in the ’60’s) and the performance video art (awful and funny in their repetition, and a bit beautiful but mostly bemusing) and [...]
Ah, POP Montreal is beginning to twitch and form into it’s mind widening self all over the city- the lamp banners are up and the calls for contributors have begun to circulate in earnest. This one gets to us a bit late, but you still have time! Get in touch asap and see if there’s [...]
The secret commons gallery is open for buisness! come see some art at…well…everywhere!! Beginning this month art in a variety of formats by a variety of artists will be hidden around the city of montreal for your viewing pleasure. Visit here to find out where the pieces are and for more info.
As Indyish’s official live animal trainer (B.Sc), I feel obligated to chat you up on what a group of international artists see in our future. On display at Headquarters Gallery Boutique (1649 Amherst) are a plethora (plethora!) of conceptualized critters that, as a result of evolution, gene modification, cross-breeding or irresponsible Saturday night binging, may [...]
Next Sunday, Zeke’s gallery will welcome Paul Werner, author of Museum, Inc; an insiders analysis of the corporate contemporary art museum in practice.
Has corporate business overtaken the art world?
It’s no secret that art and business have always mixed, but their relationship today sparks more questions than ever. Museum, Inc. describes the new art [...]
call for submissions:
let the border, if any, be simple
Struts Gallery & Faucet Media Arts Center will host a 10th annual Mail Art
exhibition: let the border, if any, be simple in conjunction with their 25th anniversary
The exhibition will take place between [...]
In the spirit of the upcoming Film and Music Relay The Assembly (woo!) Tessa asked us for ideas on ressources, and hey I happen to have one. I know where in town you can get some potential creative inspiration and even footage you can legally use, if you’re into sampling and thinking of taking on [...]
here’s an invite to shop from La Chatte Bottee:
Happy 2007!
Did you get that pair of shoes you wanted… no?
Well, you’re never better served than by yourself and it’s about time you treated yourself right.
Maybe a little present for your hard-working feet?
VINTAGE NEWS!
A little shopping spree South of the border has turned up new stock [...]