The scent of sandalwood incense wafts through the air when I walk in. At first, the meticulously clean space looks like a gallery with all the art that hangs on its walls. Then, you step further inside and find yourself in what is clearly an art studio. But this is not your ordinary studio; it is filled with paint supplies, plants, mystical books and tarot. … Continue reading Alex Coma | Entranced by Visual Artist and Mystic
Living in the constant movement that is city life, I often find myself googling “silent retreats in Quebec”. There are interesting options, but they last over a week and I think “there’s no way I can keep quiet for that long!”. And then I give up on the idea. Last week, I discovered a play called Small Mouth Sounds. Wait till you hear about the … Continue reading Small Mouth Sounds | Find Your Zen at the Segal Centre
January 31 is going to be an important date for movie director Martin Laroche as it will mark the release of his new movie, Le Rire (Laughter). Laroche is known for his previous works Les Manèges Humain and Tadoussac, both of which were selected on various international movie festivals. This time around, he’s stepping in the big league, working with a decent budget and with … Continue reading Martin Laroche’s Le Rire | Laughing Again
Montreal is full of talent! Without even searching, I stumble upon gorgeous works of art and interesting artist. Such a privilege! This was the case with painter Mona Mariana Ciciovan. I discovered her through Queens of Art which is an organization helping artists promote and share their work with collectors and art lovers. They are currently presenting a retrospective on Ciciovan’s career at the POP … Continue reading Mona Ciciovan | Vibrant Painter Retrospective
Jano Lapin 