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
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
Ho ho ho! Christmas is here early! We thought it would be the perfect time of the year to share the inspiring artwork of our Jano Lapin Gallery artists, and not just online! More specifically, you will soon be able to meet the artists and see their pieces LIVE. Of course, this will be the best time to get your hands on your faves! Do … Continue reading Jano Lapin Gallery Pop-up December 19 | Art Cible Collab
Walking down the street, I find myself creating stories for the strangers passing me by. I think there isn’t a single person out there who doesn’t have a story to tell; from your neighbors, to the shop clerk and to your family. Consequently, these stories are the spark that ignites meaningful artistic creation. That being said, from November 27 to December 8 the Tableau D’Hôte … Continue reading Winter’s Daughter | Family Secrets Unveiled at Segal Centre
There is a reason people are so fascinated by the Artist archetype. Whether they are starving or striving, they seem free. Free to create fascinating things from depths we wished we allowed ourselves to go. Are you like me? Have you ever dreamed of being a fly on the wall of an artist’s studio? Well, sometimes dreams come true! Incredibly talented and passionate painter/photographer MC … Continue reading MC DUVAL Vernissage | Inside the Artists Studio
The more I write for Jano Lapin, the more I discover the amazing depth of the Montreal arts scene. Actually, if you look only a little bit below the surface of what you think you know, there appears a colorful world chock-full of talent and creativity in places you would not expect. For example, I recently discovered Dramatis Personae (a.k.a. the Westmount Community Theatre). As … Continue reading Dramatis Personae Presents Quirky Game Show Play
