Womb sounds, repetitions of “John” and “Yoko” murmuring seductively, and distant piano music create a meditative atmosphere in the foyer. But the throbbing mass of visitors that turned up for Imagine in the early days of this opening, together with the somewhat bewildering nature of the display itself, were less than conducive to reflection. What [...]

With so much news coverage speculating on whether or not the country is attempting to detonate something radioactive, it’s not surprising that Iran’s rich culture is often overshadowed by its politics. Thankfully, Montrealers have an opportunity to explore the latter rather than the former, with MEKIC’s new Trilogy painting and photography exhibition.

Toronto being the Canadian capital of population and money, artists looking to build a career know they must pay tribute from time to time. Cold calls and party-crashing are the normal strategies to gaining a toe-hold in the scene, but old-fashioned entrepreneurship has its place too.

Like peering into a child’s box of clippings or at a snapshot of some strange play, David Elliott’s latest exhibition of paintings, Chutes, delights and arouses the inquisitive mind. The puzzle-like qualities of the presentation impels a search for the elusive narrative. Maybe it’s the fragmented distribution of images or that the box setting suggests [...]

“I HAVE BEEN REPROACHED for loving the world, for being mad about luxury, elegance, for being a snob disguised as a bohemian – or a bohemian disguised as a snob.

Sunday is the last chance to catch Warhol Live at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts. Even if you don’t appreciate the pop artist’s wall art, this exhibition is worth a visit. A collaboration between the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, the Pompidou Centre in Paris and the Andy Warhol Museum, it probes the role of [...]

THIS YEAR, MONTREAL JOINS the international circuit of a unique touring project led by one of the reigning names in audio art. Christian Marclay’s Sounds of Christmas winds up Saturday night at the Darling Foundry – a free exhibit. The performance installation brings Marclay’s trademark of re-imagined, re-inflected and re-appropriated audio that combines sound with visuals. Performing next [...]