There were a couple of pieces of art that he owned that he had loaned to the Musée des beaux-arts de Montréal, I wonder how long they are going to stick around?
Three Hearts on a Rock by Jim Dine, loaned to the Musée des beaux-arts de Montréal. by Georges MarcianoThree Hearts on a Rock by Jim Dine, loaned to the Musée des beaux-arts de Montréal. by Georges Marciano
And do you think that the bailiffs were stymied by all the construction?
Le tournesol polychrome by Fernand Léger, loaned to the Musée des beaux-arts de Montréal. by Georges MarcianoLe tournesol polychrome by Fernand Léger, loaned to the Musée des beaux-arts de Montréal. by Georges Marciano
And what with all the talk about corruption in Montreal happening these days, I wonder if anyone at city hall or the museum cared that there was a lien on M. Marciano’s property when he proposed lending his property (because before he loaned the statues to the museum, he loaned them to the city first…) My take on the situation back in April 2010 here. Macleans take here.
Back in August I interviewed Jocelyne Montpetit, who just so happens to be performing Avril est le mois le plus cruel at the Agora de la Danse until September 23. We discussed a lot of stuff. In this fifth of six parts Ms. Montpetit talks about her upcoming performance and the process involved in creating it.
Back in August I interviewed Jocelyne Montpetit, who just so happens to be performing Avril est le mois le plus cruel at the Agora de la Danse until September 23. We discussed a lot of stuff. In this fourth of six parts Ms. Montpetit talks about performing and her influences.
As I said yesterday, I was on Île Sainte-Hélène earlier this week, and the haut-gamme, fancy-ass, upscale and real expensive restaurant Hélène de Champlain closed and they are doing some sort of renovations on it. But what I didn’t know and fascinated me was the rose garden in front of it. Next year I’m going to have to go back earlier in the season. because it was kind of slim pickings in mid-September.
The view upon entering The Rose Garden at Hélène de ChamplainThe plaque explaining The Rose Garden at Hélène de ChamplainYellow Rose in The Rose Garden at Hélène de ChamplainPink Rose in The Rose Garden at Hélène de ChamplainPair of White Roses in The Rose Garden at Hélène de ChamplainWhite Rose in The Rose Garden at Hélène de ChamplainRed Rose in The Rose Garden at Hélène de ChamplainMulti-Colored Rose in The Rose Garden at Hélène de Champlain
I’m getting backlogged. In case you’re interested, these are the various articles and videos that I am working on. If I’m good they will all show up here in the not to distant future.
Back in August I interviewed Jocelyne Montpetit, who just so happens to be performing Avril est le mois le plus cruel at the Agora de la Danse until September 23. We discussed a lot of stuff. In this third of six parts Ms. Montpetit talks about three of the most important figures in butoh, Min Tanaka, Tatsumi Hijikata and Kazuo Ohno.
Earlier in the week I went to Île Sainte-Hélène (more on that later) but while I was there I became a picture snapping fool! Besides these, of Alexander Calder’s Man, Three Disks (L’Homme), I also got pictures of most of the other public art and a whole bunch of roses (who would’ve thunk?!?).
Alexander Calder's Man, Three Disks (L’Homme) at Parc Jean Drapeau on Île Sainte-HélèneAlexander Calder's Man, Three Disks (L’Homme) at Parc Jean Drapeau on Île Sainte-HélèneAlexander Calder's Man, Three Disks (L’Homme) at Parc Jean Drapeau on Île Sainte-HélèneAlexander Calder's Man, Three Disks (L’Homme) at Parc Jean Drapeau on Île Sainte-Hélène
Anyhows, Man, Three Disks (L’Homme), by Mr. Calder has got to be one of the more iconic statues, monuments pieces of public art in Montreal. But until earlier this week, I had never seen it, due to its location and the fact that I am not a real big fan of contemporary disco music (actually come to think of it, I’ve never been a fan of contemporary disco music even in the 1970s, 80s, 90s and 00s – I think it takes me about 15 to 20 years or so before I like any dance music. If I remember correctly I didn’t get a copy of Amii Stewart’s Knock on Wood until the late 90s, but I digress).
Alexander Calder's Man, Three Disks (L’Homme) at Parc Jean Drapeau on Île Sainte-HélèneAlexander Calder's Man, Three Disks (L’Homme) at Parc Jean Drapeau on Île Sainte-HélèneAlexander Calder's Man, Three Disks (L’Homme) at Parc Jean Drapeau on Île Sainte-HélèneAlexander Calder's Man, Three Disks (L’Homme) at Parc Jean Drapeau on Île Sainte-Hélène
But as I was saying, Man, Three Disks (L’Homme), by Mr. Calder is a pretty gosh darn impressive piece of work. I’ll leave it to you to do the reading up on it that can be found on the internet (one, two, three). One thing I did not know is that it was moved from its original location in 1991. At some point I’m going to have to go back to Île Sainte-Hélène (for other reasons) and see if I can find where it was originally.
Alexander Calder's Man, Three Disks (L’Homme) at Parc Jean Drapeau on Île Sainte-HélèneAlexander Calder's Man, Three Disks (L’Homme) at Parc Jean Drapeau on Île Sainte-HélèneAlexander Calder's Man, Three Disks (L’Homme) at Parc Jean Drapeau on Île Sainte-HélèneAlexander Calder's Man, Three Disks (L’Homme) at Parc Jean Drapeau on Île Sainte-Hélène
And finally, if you want to see other pictures of it (both in its original location and the new one) try these.
Alexander Calder's Man, Three Disks (L’Homme) at Parc Jean Drapeau on Île Sainte-HélèneAlexander Calder's Man, Three Disks (L’Homme) at Parc Jean Drapeau on Île Sainte-HélèneAlexander Calder's Man, Three Disks (L’Homme) at Parc Jean Drapeau on Île Sainte-HélèneAlexander Calder's Man, Three Disks (L’Homme) at Parc Jean Drapeau on Île Sainte-HélèneAlexander Calder's Man, Three Disks (L’Homme) at Parc Jean Drapeau on Île Sainte-HélèneThe view of Montreal from Alexander Calder's Man, Three Disks (L’Homme) at Parc Jean Drapeau on Île Sainte-Hélène
Turn up the volume and boogie!
The electrical junction box box for le Piknic Electronik
Back in August I interviewed Jocelyne Montpetit, who just so happens to be performing Avril est le mois le plus cruel at the Agora de la Danse until September 23. We discussed a lot of stuff. In this second of six parts Ms. Montpetit talks about her training in butoh.
Back in August I interviewed Jocelyne Montpetit, who just so happens to be performing Avril est le mois le plus cruel at the Agora de la Danse until September 23. We discussed a lot of stuff. In this first of six parts Ms. Montpetit talks about her background and how she got into dance.
