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Cultural Lifestyle

CONNECTIONS | Poignant Exhibit at Montreal Museum of Fine Arts

It is my belief that art institutions must make sure they are evolving in the face of changing social realities. Certainly, the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts (MMFA) is an expert at achieving that. For instance, take their newest show “Connections – Our Artistic Diversity Dialogues with Our Collections” – truly poignant! This presentation will be displayed at the Museum from September 18, 2018, to … Continue reading CONNECTIONS | Poignant Exhibit at Montreal Museum of Fine Arts

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Creative Encounters, Visual Artists

Osheen Harruthoonyan | Stellar Experimental Photographer

Photography has always had the capacity to move me. That being said, I am especially enthralled by photographers who have a stand-out style. For instance, Osheen Harruthoonyan (best name!) is one of these photographers. Also, I should probably mention that the specific aesthetic his work is known for has been featured on both the CBC and Daily Vice! No big deal. Firstly, Osheen and I … Continue reading Osheen Harruthoonyan | Stellar Experimental Photographer

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Cultural Lifestyle

GRATITUDE | Mainline Theatre Fresh New Play

One of the best things about discovering Montreal arts is also discovering the infinite amount of cool venues that host them. The Mainline Theatre is one of these venues. We recently attended a fresh new play, GRATITUDE at the Mainline. GRATITUDE is presented from November 21st to December 2nd. Oren Safdie wrote and directs this play. He is a Montrealer and award-winning playwright and screenwriter. … Continue reading GRATITUDE | Mainline Theatre Fresh New Play

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The Tashme Project | Living Archives at Centaur Theater

When I first heard about the play The Tashme Project: The Living Archives and heard the words “verbatim theater”, I was intrigued. That being said, it didn’t take me long to understand the importance of hearing its stories word for word. Julie Tamiko Manning and Matt Miwa wrote the engaging play and are also the lead and only actors. They are performing itat the Centaur Theater from … Continue reading The Tashme Project | Living Archives at Centaur Theater

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