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Etienne de Crecy x Coachella 2009

Etienne de Crecy was part one of the original french touch in the late 90's along with Daft Punk, Alex Gopher, Fred Falke, Cassius, Le Funk Mob and Motorbass where a majority of them worked on the album Super Discount. Just like his french mates Daft Punk, EdC has decided to give a jaw dropping performance at this years Coachella Festival.  The lighting show was designed by the same people who made Daft Punk's Pyramid on their Alive 2007 Tour. Doesn't look like the show is coming to Montreal (ahem.. hint hint iloveneon, high food, peer pressure, zoobizare productions or anyone for that matter) but if your in the New York area you can check it out in person on August 2nd at the All Points West Festival. Here is another clip from his transmusicales de rennes show

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This post was written by Parvez on May 28, 2009

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MTV Global Warming Video

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This post was written by Parvez on May 27, 2009

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Fashion Art by Yola Van Leeuwenkamp

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I cannot stare enough into the elegant and uphoric images of  Yola Van Leeuwenkamp.   A friend I had made during shamless LaSalle College modeling back in the day, Yola's fashion art takes us to the hidden world between photography and illustration.  In each scene she works with the cinematographic elements allowing her subjects to soak into each character and play within their imagination.  The image is then treated, superimposed, and texturized to transform into the threads that compose delicacy, fantasy, and sensuality.  They express all the things I have always loved and admired about fashion. Yola is also co-founder of CANARI COLORS, a conceptual and visual design firm located in Montreal.  This multidisciplinary artist is also involved in animated films lending her skills to artistic direction, costume and make-up design.  [gallery]

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This post was written by Monica on May 27, 2009

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Spacing Montreal //// Off-Bienniale hosted by Dare-Dare

Via Spacing Montreal The sidewalk became a stage this weekend during the Off-Bienniale hosted by Dare-Dare. Events are on-going until May 31st, mostly in and around Cabot Square (Atwater metro).
“The 19 projects in the event will question, in humoristic, political or poetic ways, ideas surrounding work in the urban environment.”
J'adore spacing Montreal...Mis a jour regulierement, des nouvelles des rues de Montreal directement sur vos ecrans...

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This post was written by Jean-Aymeri on May 27, 2009

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Planetarium de Montreal //// Saucier + Perrotte

980824058_picture-38_titre J'adore le concept je trouve ça très intéressant et surtout bien pensé. La forme me rappel beaucoup un croisement entre le F-117 Nighthawk et le Royal Ontario Museum . Merci a Gilles Saucier de nous avoir transmit les communiqués de presse en français et anglais pour nos lecteurs. Je suis curieux de voir les autres finalistes du concours...Mais qui sont les autres finalistes au fait ??? Update les finalistes: Atelier Big City et L’ŒUFCardin + Ramirez & Associés architectes, Chevalier Morales architectes, Croft Pelletier architectes , Saucier + Perrotte architecte les gagnant: Cardin + Ramirez & Associés architectes Competition finalist, Planétarium Rio Tinto Alcan, Montréal Suspended between two worlds: on a large scale, that of the space and stars; and closer to Earth, that of man and matter, rises the future Planetarium. It transports us elsewhere and invites to discover a snapshot of Evolution, an allegory of the matter in shaping, of a state of evolution, from rough to precious. In a time rooted neither in the present nor the future, the matter in transformation, perforated and distorted is the symbol of this perpetual mutation. Inspired by this matter, the entire project presents to its visitors the different states of the matter, and the transformations of the planets thereby take place in the heart of the tour. This matter allows the visitors to live an immersive, sensitive and emotional experience and, at the same time, to understand astronomical phenomena. A sun is the centre of this galaxy: the Theatre no.1. The light which shines from it creates a signal from the Pierre De Coubertin Avenue, and in the heart of the project it leads the planning of the project. The public spaces of the Hall put the visitor in the heart of this system and immerse them in a world of discovery, contemplation and knowledge. The matter, disconnected from the ground, creates the interior spaces and conceals all the technical and structural elements inside its thickness. It contains the Planetarium scenography system. Inside its upheaval, the matter reveals the main museological elements. The two theaters appear encrusted in the matter. Others small spherical elements are used to describe the spaces, give directions and gather people. Designed in accordance with principles of sustainability, established in the heart of the touristic and scientific de Maisonneuve area, the Planetarium positions itself as a singular and particular architectural element. Conscious of the important part it has to play, it demonstrates respect in its relation with the other elements on-site such as the Biodome and the Olympic Stadium. Its strategic position and its shape allow it to become a complementary signal in the qualification of this major museum area. 23 Finaliste pour le Planétarium Rio Tinto Alcan, Montréal Suspendu entre deux univers : l’un, à grande échelle, celle de l’espace et des étoiles et l’autre, plus proche de la terre, de l’homme et de la matière, se dresse le futur Planétarium. Il nous transporte ailleurs et nous invite à la découverte d’un instantané de l’évolution, allégorie de la formation de la matière, d’un changement d’état du brut au précieux. Dans un temps figé, ni présent ni futur, la matière en transformation, perforée, altérée est symbole de cette mutation perpétuelle. Inspiré par cette matière, l’ensemble du projet enseigne aux visiteurs les différents états de la matière, les transformations vécues par les planètes se retrouvent alors au cœur de la visite. Cette matière permet aux visiteurs de vivre une expérience immersive sensible et émotionnelle et à la fois comprendre les phénomènes astronomiques. Un soleil est au cœur de cette galaxie, le théâtre no. 2. La lumière qui en irradie vient créer un signal visible de l’avenue Pierre de Coubertin et dans le cœur du Planétarium, elle oriente les gestes qui organisent le projet. Les espaces publics du Hall placent le visiteur au cœur de ce système, l’immergent dans un univers de découverte, de contemplation et de savoir. La matière détachée du sol, crée l’espace intérieur, et dissimule dans son épaisseur tous les éléments vitaux techniques et structuraux. Elle loge les dispositifs nécessaires à la mise en place de scénographies diverses dans l’ensemble du Planétarium. Dans son soulèvement, elle dévoile également les éléments principaux de la muséologie. Les deux théâtres apparaissent alors comme incrustés dans la matière. D’autres objets sphériques, plus petits, servent à l’identification des lieux, à l’orientation des gens ou comme lieux de rassemblement. Conçu selon les principes du développement durable, implanté au cœur du pôle touristique et scientifique de Maisonneuve, le Planétarium se positionne comme un élément architectural unique et particulier. Conscient du rôle fort qu’il devra prendre, il reste cependant respectueux dans sa relation aux autres éléments présents sur le site tels que le Biodôme ou le stade Olympique. Son emplacement stratégique et sa forme lui permettent de devenir un signal complémentaire dans la qualification de ce quartier muséal majeur. Équipe de conception: Architectes: Saucier + Perrotte architectes Lieu: Montréal, Québec, Canada Architecte designer: Gilles Saucier Chargé de projet: André Perrotte Équipe: Olivier Krieger, Marie Eve Primeau, Gregory Neudorf, Lia Ruccolo, Guillaume Sasseville, Yutaro Minagawa, Tomek Bartczak, David Moreaux, Etienne Hotte, Patrice Bégin Consultants: Arup/Consultants SM _ Daniel Brodkin, Brian Markham, Jacques Guertin, Thérèse Primiani, Richard Breault Pageau Morel & ass. _ Jacques De Grâce, Roland Charneaux, Daniel PicardLyse Tremblay architecte Jean-Marc Carpentier Design Communication _ André Bilodeau, Jean-François Major Trizart Alliance _ François Morrison, Pierre Lemieux, Marie Dupuis Technorm _ Gaétan Frenette [gallery]

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This post was written by Jean-Aymeri on May 26, 2009

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123klan x SHRIIIMP /// BANDITISM CONTEST

image-25052009081626 Collaboration 123klan X  SHRIIIMP pour un petit concour. Les 3 premiers gagnent un tee shirt BANDIT-1$M (1 pour l'artiste et 1 pour le modèle)

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This post was written by Jean-Aymeri on May 26, 2009

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Sherlock Holmes Trailer

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This post was written by Parvez on May 26, 2009

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Videographer Wanted

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Attention Montrealers!!! Montreal State of Mind is looking for  young, talanted and creative videographers.  We are starting some projects for the summer and are looking for candidates that have equipement and can work flexible hours.  If your interested email us a sample of your work to:  j@montrealstateofmind.com Montreal State of Mind est a la recherche de jeunes artistes vidéo, créatifs et talentueux. On a plusieurs nouveaux projet cet été, et nous sommes a la recherches de candidats avec leur propre équipement et des horaires flexible...Intéressés ? Email : j@montrealstateofmind.com

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This post was written by Parvez on May 26, 2009

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