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Un Arc-en-ciel @ la Place des Arts de Montreal

Crédit photo : Sylvie Trépanier

L’installation rappelle le monde industriel, sa cadence et son efficacité, mais l’utilisation des barils, sur une mer noire, évoque notre dépendance aux combustibles fossiles et les désastres environnementaux qui en résultent. L’eau est plus abondante que le pétrole, mais elle est aussi plus précieuse. L’oeuvre nous plonge dans une atmosphère onirique et insolite qui mène à la réflexion et au détachement, par l’entremise de l’humour et de la dérision.

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Posted under Architecture, art, environment, exhibition

This post was written by Jean-Aymeri on June 17, 2009

Tags: Justin Duchesneau, Philippe Allard, place des arts

Professor Norman Cornett: “Since when do we divorce the right answer from an honest answer?” documentary premieres this week in Montreal

Dr. Norman Cornett, one of Montreal’s most interesting and intriguing characters, is the subject of Professor Norman Cornett: “Since when do we divorce the right answer from an honest answer?”, a new NFB documentary by award-winning filmmaker Alanis Obomsawin that documents Cornett’s unorthodox approach to teaching as well as his controversial dismissal from McGill. Passionate and remarkable, Cornett exemplifies the Montreal State of Mind.

Professor Norman Cornett: “Since when do we divorce the right answer from an honest answer?” is premiering in Montreal this week (the film is in English but with French subtitles);

Tuesday June 16, 7 pm
Grande bibliothèque 475, boul. De Maisonneuve Est
(Free admission for this screening only)

Wednesday June 17, 8:30 pm
Cinema ONF 1564 St-Denis
Tickets and information: 514 677-1377

Following the film there will be a Q&A with filmmaker Alanis Obomsawin and guests. This should not be missed!

ALSO:

Dr. Cornett will be hosting ‘Body and Soul,’ a
music and visual arts series, from June 30 to July 12. For more
information, please visit http://creativeboost.ca

Posted under Films, montreal

This post was written by Ben Pobjoy on June 16, 2009

Tags: Alanis Obomsawin, Norman Cornett

Philippe Cossette X Montreal State Of Mind

Philippe Cossette Sur Behance

Vraiment un super poster. J’avais pas fait ma ronde sur behance depuis un bon moment…et du coup, je découvre pleins de nouveaux projets. Celui la est très fort…Une réalisation pour Akufen

J’ajoute: http://www.philk7.com/ au blogroll

Posted under Graphic, design

This post was written by Jean-Aymeri on June 16, 2009

Tags: akufen, behance, canada, montreal quebec, philippe cossette, poster

Faites-lui une fleur… branchée!

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www.si-nature.com

Si-Nature Produits Créatifs souhaite contribuer à la préservation de l’environnement en inspirant le respect de la nature par le biais de produits permettant de vivre une expérience de création unique orientée vers la nature.

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Posted under design, environment, toys

This post was written by Duc C. Nguyên on June 16, 2009

Tags: design, nature, quebec

“Superflat First Love” // Takashi Murakami for Louis Vuitton

via: fashionologie

Superflat First Love is the sequel to Takashi Murakami’s 2003 video: Superflat Monogram (the song on this video reminds a bit of Akufen, especially: Dcck the House). The video is mark the six year collaboration of the Multi Color Spring Palette x Louis Vuitton x Takashi Murakami. The plush character can actually be seen in Louis Vuitton stores with the multicolor makeover Murakami has done.

Posted under Fashion, toys

This post was written by Parvez on June 15, 2009

Tags: animation, louis vuitton, parvez, superflat first love, takashi murakami

MODE /// Jak & Jil X Complex Geometries

complex-geometries-jj2 Via Blackbookmag

La marque Montrealaise Complex Geometries s’associe pour une collection de t-shirt a Tommy Ton, le photographe derrière le célèbre photoblog Jak & Jil. Un pas de plus vers en avant pour une marque d’ici qui s’exporte très bien.