Intersection of art, design and architecture
Despite having been rendered contemporary in many respects, the artistic world of today remains, for the most part, traditional when it comes to the curating process and the showcasing of artists.
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Capturing the character of a city
Earlier this year, in an initiative taken to build an open-source exhibit that would, in a very à propos fashion, be titled ABC: MTL, the Centre for Canadian Architecture launched a public call for proposals to garnish its future compendium of a city.
A painter’s dilemma between figuration and abstraction
Quebec native Pierre Dorion has been leading a successful painting career in Canada and abroad for almost twenty years. The Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal’s showcase is Dorion’s second exhibition in Montreal; he was previously featured at La Musée des beaux arts in 2010.
The cities who chose to be photographed
Architects are part of that rare breed of people who make for interesting case studies, simply because of their combination of attributes. The opposition of the artistic and rational views that spur their creativity is enough to fascinate just about anyone.
Backstage at the show
There’s a very human touch to the éLoges s’expose (avec Inédits) photography exhibit that is occupying the George-Émile-Lapalme cultural space at Place des Arts.
Creation in progress: Don’t miss HOT MESS
For those of you who find yourselves wandering Concordia’s campus in the coming week, the HOT MESS exhibit at the VAV gallery will definitely lure you in as you pass by the Visual Arts building.
The happily ever after for impressionism
Art aficionados and romantics everywhere will surely have their breath taken away when they visit Montreal’s Museum of Fine Arts this winter for its new exhibit, Once Upon a Time… Impressionism.
What do you know about art?
Have you ever gone to an art gallery or exhibition and while viewing the art wondered, “What am I supposed to think about this?” If so, the exhibition Interactions at the Leonard and Bina Ellen Art Gallery is the place you’re meant to be.
The way we used to Cut and Paste
Amanda Durepos graduated from Concordia this June from the Art History and Studio Art program. The Concordian sat down with Durepos to discuss her new art exhibit and the inspiration behind her fascinating work.