Since 1996, graffiti artist Stare has been making his mark on Montreal’s cityscape. From tags to throwies to major murals, this versatile artist has successfully emblazoned himself on many of the surfaces around town.
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street art - par Hilary Schaenfield publié le 10 Avril, 2013 - 14:32
visual arts - par Lucinda Catchlove publié le 6 Avril, 2013 - 09:55
After our gruelling winter, art comes to the rescue of gloomy Montrealers! Galerie Donald Browne, Yves Laroche, Papier13, the McCord Museum and the MACM have great exhibits lined up.
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visual arts - par Hilary Schaenfield publié le 8 Février, 2013 - 14:17
Arsenal has boldly brought some of the biggest names in Chinese contemporary art to Montreal. Almost every piece on display shouts its dissent over the prevailing governmental, cultural or societal regimes of China.
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visual arts - par Lucinda Catchlove publié le 29 Janvier, 2013 - 14:31
ALL KIN, his new exhibit at LNDMRK Gallery is heavily influenced by his work with En Masse, even though his personal work is starting to head in other directions.
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Photo - par Hilary Schaenfield publié le 22 Janvier, 2013 - 14:01
Demand re-creates scenes, buildings and interiors depicted in the media from cardboard and paper using a 1:1 scale, photographs them and/or films them, and then destroys each sculpted work after it is satisfactorily documented.
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visual arts - par Hilary Schaenfield publié le 7 Janvier, 2013 - 11:25
The fun has just begun on Montreal’s visual arts scene. From now until the first thaw, it promises to be a real hootenanny across much of this fine city. Here are five standout exhibits to visit over the next few months.
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visual arts - par Mark Ambrose Harris publié le 23 Octobre, 2012 - 11:10
Aside from being a founding member of germinal and influential bands Throbbing Gristle, Psychic TV, and Thee Majesty, Genesis Breyer P-Orridge’s artistic output spans four decades. Now, for the first time ever, the enigmatic visionary has a solo exhibition in Montreal.
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visual arts - par Michael-Oliver Harding publié le 16 Juillet, 2012 - 10:02
NIGHTLIFE.CA spoke with Music on Paper's curator, Pat Hamou, about the impact of SXSW on poster design and the exhibit’s special nod to the Mile-End’s undisputed heroes.
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visual arts - par Mark Ambrose Harris publié le 16 Février, 2012 - 13:06
Montreal-based artist Anita Schoepp's curatorial debut, It Started With a Simple Question, opens on Friday at Eastern Bloc. The germinal question might seem relatively straightforward, but from the array of artistic responses to the query, it’s clear the answer is anything but simple.
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Arts visuels - par Hilary Schaenfield publié le 28 Janvier, 2012 - 15:47
In these modern, jaded times, it is quite an accomplishment for a formal gallery exhibit to provoke such a deep, lasting sense of terror and disgust.
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Arts visuels - par Marine Anaïs publié le 20 Janvier, 2012 - 17:03
Illustrateur. Caricaturiste. Peintre. Musicien. Sculpteur. Fauviste. Expressionniste. Cubiste. Enseignant du Bauhaus… Autant de mots qui conviennent à décrire Lyonel Feininger; cet artiste américain oublié, qui a pourtant évolué aux côtés de génies de l’art moderne comme Kandinsky et Klee.
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Photo - par Mark Ambrose Harris publié le 29 Novembre, 2011 - 18:43
The 18th edition of No More Potlucks features an eclectic group of writers and artists, including Montreal’s Isabelle Hayeur, whose photography graces the publication’s front page. Hayeur is perhaps best known for her large-scale photographs and seamless digital manipulation of fabricated landscapes.
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Arts visuels - par Hilary Schaenfield publié le 15 Novembre, 2011 - 10:02
We interview Jean-François Bélisle, director of Griffintown’s ginormous new contemporary art space.
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