Tag: Visual Art

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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

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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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Tati Tung | Art that teaches How to Not Wear a Mask

Tati Tung’s son is quick to point out which painting is of him. He proudly points to an orange water-colour painting of him making a face, a mask wrapped around his pursed lips. He continues through the exhibit, letting visitors know which images are of him, which are of his mother and which are his favourites.  Tung is one of the many artists whose work … Continue reading Tati Tung | Art that teaches How to Not Wear a Mask

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Sara-Claude Hammond | Art that stimulates the senses

Sara-Claude Hammond invites people to engage with her exhibition through touch. By stimulating the senses, visitors become an integral part of the exhibit. Hammond is a Montréal-based artist with a focus on sculpture. Her work explores our connection to the environment and what binds us to the earth. She graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Concordia in 2017 and has … Continue reading Sara-Claude Hammond | Art that stimulates the senses

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