- par Isadora Melluzzoli publié le 30 Juin, 2011 - 15:59
Young Artist of the Week: the sharp-witted Gabriel Coutu-Dumont has a fresh approach to compounding mediums
Young Artist of the Week: the sharp-witted Gabriel Coutu-Dumont has a fresh approach to compounding mediums

Gabriel Coutu-Dumont is an emerging multidisciplinary artist from Montreal. In his short yet thriving career, the young artist has worked on different collaborations across Canada, the United States, Mexico and Belgium.

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- par Isadora Melluzzoli publié le 23 Juin, 2011 - 09:41
Illustrator Pol Turgeon: peering into a creative, youthful mind
Illustrator Pol Turgeon: peering into a creative, youthful mind

Pol has finally decided to assemble all his favourite work and exhibit it all at the Maison de la Culture du Plateau Mont-Royal from June 23 to August 20.

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- par Isadora Melluzzoli publié le 22 Juin, 2011 - 11:24
Go The F--- to Sleep: The R-rated lullaby never to be sang to kids
Go The F--- to Sleep: The R-rated lullaby never to be sang to kids

Author Adam Mansbach needed to vent about his parental frustrations. He posted Facebook statuses warning friends to "Look out for my forthcoming book, Go the F--- to Sleep." After countless 'likes' and a plethora of comments celebrating the hilarity of his remarks, the little joke has become one of the year's most anticipated (and controversial) books.

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- par Isadora Melluzzoli publié le 13 Juin, 2011 - 09:26
Adopt This! @ Montreal Fringe: Dan Bingham’s darker brand of humour
Adopt This! @ Montreal Fringe: Dan Bingham’s darker brand of humour

“I have many dark secrets that I would like to share. Many stories that I haven’t had the courage to tell because I fear what people will think, or worse, they won’t find them funny.”

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- par Isadora Melluzzoli publié le 10 Juin, 2011 - 16:50
'Charm, Strange' at Armatta Gallery: Andreanne Michon's stills explore subject and place
'Charm, Strange' at Armatta Gallery: Andreanne Michon's stills explore subject and place

Freshly graduated from Concordia University with a major in photography, Andréanne Michon’s talent began to pay off even before she had finished school. Now the young artist's first solo show gets underway at Armatta Gallery.

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- par Isadora Melluzzoli publié le 3 Juin, 2011 - 17:59
‘Vince’ exhibit at the Belgo: exploring human fragility with a few glances
‘Vince’ exhibit at the Belgo: exploring human fragility with a few glances

Vince has a knack for rapidly sketching out the interesting faces he comes across before they become distant memories. In little time, Vincent captures their expressiveness and essence, leaving out merely one detail: their mouth.

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- par Isadora Melluzzoli publié le 31 Mai, 2011 - 10:07
Young Artist of the Week : Deniz Merdan, minimalist photographer with a bent for the body
Young Artist of the Week : Deniz Merdan, minimalist photographer with a bent for the body

As a minimalist photographer, Deniz communicates the fleeting yet powerful interactions that occur between him and his subjects.

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- par Isadora Melluzzoli publié le 28 Mai, 2011 - 15:23
Israel Galvan at FTA: An apocalyptic flamenco experience
Israel Galvan at FTA: An apocalyptic flamenco experience

After making an appearance at FTA back in 2007 with his engaging 'Arena', Israel Galvan is back on stage to explore anew the frontiers of music and dance.

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- par Isadora Melluzzoli publié le 27 Mai, 2011 - 12:25
Dinner in the Sky: Staring Down on Montreal
Dinner in the Sky: Staring Down on Montreal

A concept imported from Belgium and having enjoyed the skies of some of the world’s most cosmopolitan cities, Dinner in the Sky comes to our rescue June 1st.

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- par Isadora Melluzzoli publié le 27 Mai, 2011 - 12:20
Montreal’s National Circus School: no clowning around
Montreal’s National Circus School: no clowning around

Before they embark on their professional career, the National Circus School’s 19 graduates will be sharing their talent with Montreal audiences during their 2 upcoming shows: Pomme Grenade and Messa.

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- par Isadora Melluzzoli publié le 25 Mai, 2011 - 13:02
Short&Sweet: no tutus in sight
Short&Sweet: no tutus in sight

Revealing contemporary dance to Montrealers is a short yet sweet experience when organized by Wants&Needs; a company created by contemporary dance choreographers Sasha Kleinplatz and Andrew Tay.

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- par Isadora Melluzzoli publié le 18 Mai, 2011 - 13:48
À St-Henri, le 26 août: director Shannon Walsh journeys into Montreal’s cultural imaginary
À St-Henri, le 26 août: director Shannon Walsh journeys into Montreal’s cultural imaginary

Montreal is a city in flux: the effects of industrialization keep altering the movements and settlement of its population. Emblematic of this change is St Henri, a working class neighborhood and one of the first to be established along the Lachine canal.

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- par Isadora Melluzzoli publié le 13 Mai, 2011 - 17:00
Israel Film Festival: Say Shalom to a worthy experience
Israel Film Festival: Say Shalom to a worthy experience

Having become one of the most important Israeli cultural events in North America, the Israeli Film Festival celebrates its 7th year of bringing sophisticated and thoughtful filmmaking to Montreal cinemas.

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- par Isadora Melluzzoli publié le 12 Mai, 2011 - 17:08
Young Artist of the Week : Mercedes La Rosa fashions wood like you've never seen
Young Artist of the Week : Mercedes La Rosa fashions wood like you've never seen

In her latest jewelry collection, designer Mercedes La Rosa presents her inspired approach to durable, lightweight and sustainable material with traditional handicraft. Her innovative pieces are all sold under the Bijougraphie brand.

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- par Isadora Melluzzoli publié le 12 Mai, 2011 - 16:52
Hip-Hop Karaoke: Lose yourself, Montrealers only get one shot
Hip-Hop Karaoke: Lose yourself, Montrealers only get one shot

Maybe you’ve been improvising them skills ever since you watched 8 Mile and thought Eminem was a hero? May 14th will be your chance to take it to the NEXT LEVEL by participating in the second round of Hip-Hop Karaoke at Le Belmont.

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- par Isadora Melluzzoli publié le 6 Mai, 2011 - 12:25
Elektra 12: this one's edgier than The Matrix
Elektra 12: this one's edgier than The Matrix

For four days, over 30 local and international artists perform in ultra sensorial and computerized environments that promise to be rather exhilarating, yet still a fair bit unsettling.

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- par Isadora Melluzzoli publié le 6 Mai, 2011 - 09:42
Festival Accès Asie: munching on the real stuff in the month of May
Festival Accès Asie: munching on the real stuff in the month of May

In an attempt to avoid limiting our knowledge to noodles and sushi, Accès Asie Festival was created and it is now its sixteenth anniversary. Starting on the 6th, the theme of this year’s festivities is Muses Amuse and the menu is designed to appeal to every palate and mind.

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