In 2013, while I was in China and Ottawa, Metatron appeared on the publishing scene in Montreal. They started off with live poetry readings and eventually added publications. The founder, aged 28, wanted literature that was relevant to our generation. She got a grant and things grew rapidly from there. I initially heard about them … Continue reading Metatron
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Farine Five Roses – a brief history of the sign
Copy/pasted from: Farine Five Roses (I didn't write this) The Farine Five Roses sign is unlikely to remain a feature of the Montréal skyline for much longer, even though it has been around in some form since 1948. In mid-July 2006, the sign was turned off – seemingly permanently – as a direct result of … Continue reading Farine Five Roses – a brief history of the sign
Jeik Dion
My friend and I went to an Art Battle this month, where a few artists will go head-to-head and paint a whole canvas in 20 minutes without any restrictions. I quickly fell in love with his creations as they were beautifully textured and moody. Here are a few examples I found online: Otherwise, he works … Continue reading Jeik Dion