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
Queer Photographs by JJ Levine explores chosen families and the representation of traditional, binary gender roles through portraiture. Levine is a Montréal-based artist whose work has been exhibited across Canada, the United States, Mexico, and Europe. In 2019, he was a finalist for the Prix Découverte Louis Roederer at the Rencontres d’Arles photography festival in France and has been featured in various newspapers and magazines around … Continue reading JJ Levine | Expressing Identity Through Portraiture
Cinthya Chalifoux is a multidisciplinary visual artist with a fascinating background in fashion, bespoke and textile. You can read more about her intriguing practice in an article here. Recently, she created a breakthrough video “Mask Down” which was transformed into a photographic tryptic. We sat down with the artist to learn more about this beautiful and multi fascinated art piece. Jano Lapin (JL): What is … Continue reading MASK DOWN | A Breakthrough Art Piece From Cinthya Chalifoux
Now that indoor dining and seating are finally allowed, it might be time to further indulge in the creative spaces around the city by having a refreshing drink inside one of the creative cafés in Montreal. While most know Montreal is home to an extraordinary art scene, it may be less known just how simple it can be to come across art in the city! … Continue reading 5 Creative Cafés in Montreal Worth the Visit
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