Wish I Thought of This

Think about it… The pantyhose are probably right.
Although passionate foreplay is most likely what will tear them apart, the double entendre made me smile. Then again, anything Ian Curtis related will do that.

Portfolio Perfection

I know there are a lot of iPad “haters” out there who think this is just a new moneymaking gimmick courtesy of Apple. Perhaps, but now my entire portfolio weighs 1.5 pounds and is 0.5 inches thin. If that’s not a reason to get excited, I don’t know what is! Not to mention that I can just whip it out for a potential client and presto – my work is instantly within his grasp. No more need to constantly emphasize the link at the bottom of my business card hoping the person will even care to have a look. Laziness you tell me? I say convenience. Tomato, tomahto!

For the purists… Of course, I still have a hard copy!

Piss in the Pool 2010

Last Thursday and Friday Andrew Tay, co-artistic director of the dance company Wants&Needs, invited me to the 6th edition of Piss in the Pool. I am entirely new to the contemporary dance scene so I have no real knowledge of this art form. However I must say that this show was thoroughly entertaining and unlike anything I have ever experienced. Perhaps this is due to the fact that Andrew Tay and Sasha Kleinplatz collaborate in order to bring dance outside of its traditional setting, engaging it with diverse mediums and making it pertinent to a wider variety of people. They definitely got me hooked.

This year, Piss in the Pool was a collection of seven short performances all carried out within the drained basin of the Bain St. Michel. Andrew wanted me to take photos and I willingly obliged.

Out With the Old

For the past 19 years the Yves Laroche Galerie d’art has been providing contemporary art lovers with avant-garde pieces from home and abroad within the heart of Old Montreal.

Last night was the much-anticipated grand opening of its new location on the coveted St-Laurent Boulevard (6355 St-Laurent). This new space could probably contain the old one about three times, yet it lacks the unique cachet specific to the former spot that was actually once upon a time an old stable. It is also situated a bit outside of Montreal’s ‘happening’ perimeter.

That being said, the new industrial-looking space allows Mr. Yves Laroche to showcase a lot more art in a less cluttered environment, thus permitting a better appreciation of each piece. The reclusiveness of the location turns the gallery into a destination spot and less of a tourist loitering hole.

When looking at the big picture, this was definitely a smart move.

The night was a great success, displaying Daniel Martin Diaz’s first Canadian solo exhibition "Sacred Machine" along with " Looking" East a multi disciplinary group exhibition by guest curator Justin Giarla.

Clin d’Oeil

Three of my photographs are featured in July’s issue of Clin d’oeil magazine. I was also interviewed for the article.

Huge thanks to Emilie Villeneuve – je t’adore!

Skate or Lie

My dear friend and biking partner, Chris Gualano, threw one hell of a block party Friday night at Sub-V in NDG to celebrate the one year anniversary of his website – Truth of a Liar. The turnout was mind-blowing with over 500 people dropping by to show their support. This was also the launch of his limited-edition-skate-icon-inspired shirts (now available on the website) designed by the oh-so-very talented illustrator/designer Drop, whom Chris had flown in from Germany for the occasion.

If you haven’t already checked out Truth of a Liar – get on it! Entertainment daily from one of the greatest guys I know.

Chris buddy, you sure know how to throw a party…

This Just in

My girl Becky from Toronto finally finished building her Cinelli Pista. I can’t stop looking at these photos… and foaming at the mouth.

I don’t think I’ve ever seen anything so pretty – besides Becky herself of course!