Wild City Mapping | A Portrait of Montreal

Wild City Mapping immerses visitors in the story of urban nature in Montreal and its relationship to residents. After nearly ten years of work, the Wild City Mapping Collective, a group of visual and media artists, mapping enthusiasts, wilderness lovers and tech geeks, can see their work come to fruition. Their goal: to demonstrate the personal significance of wild urban spaces. “We map the wild … Continue reading Wild City Mapping | A Portrait of Montreal

Chains & Crowns: Identity Through Hair

Chains & Crowns, an exhibit by photographer Stephane Alexis explores hairstyles and their connection to the Black community. Alexis took inspiration from the way the women in his life talked about their hair. Whether it was the money they were investing, how to achieve certain results or the difficulty that comes with maintaining certain styles.  “My cousins, female friends, my mom, my aunt’s – we … Continue reading Chains & Crowns: Identity Through Hair

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Kim-Sanh Châu Explores Asian Diaspora Through Dance and Song

In Bleu Néon, Kim-Sanh Châu, 35, uses dance and song to navigate the fantasy of nostalgia, loss of language and sexual objectification – three themes that are widely experienced by Asian diasporic populations. The lights dim as Châu enters the theatre. She stands in the center of a circle made of neon lights, an image typical of south-east Asian countries and the inspiration for the … Continue reading Kim-Sanh Châu Explores Asian Diaspora Through Dance and Song

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Kim-Sanh Châu Explores Asian Diaspora Through Dance and Rap

In Bleu Néon, Kim-Sanh Châu, 35, uses dance and song to navigate the fantasy of nostalgia, loss of language and sexual objectification – three themes that are widely experienced by Asian diasporic populations. The lights dim as Châu enters the small theatre at Montréal, arts interculturels (MAI). She stands in the center of a circle made of neon lights, an image typical of south-east Asian … Continue reading Kim-Sanh Châu Explores Asian Diaspora Through Dance and Rap