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The Gaze | Contortions (By Olivier Bonnard, Solo Exhibition)

Montreal visual artist and muralist Olivier Bonnard is one to take risks and be creative. A fast-rising artist to say the least, Olivier Bonnard's work can be found across the globe. However this week, no need to travel the world to get a glimpse of his vision. If you live in Toronto, or perhaps just passing through, make sure you stop by Olivier Bonnard's first solo exhibition "Contortions."

The Gaze | Art Gallery of Southwestern Manitoba

The Art Gallery of Southwestern Manitoba's history goes all the way back to 1907. Formerly known as the Brandon Art Club, the public gallery not only offered regular exhibitions but also provided classes in drawing, painting and art history. Fuelled by a community-based enthusiasm for visual art, the space quickly gained recognition in Brandon and the southwest Manitoba region - so much so that a permanent space for studios and exhibition was established and rename the Brandon Allied Arts Council in 1959.

Artful Vision | Sylvain Granier

For some, receiving a camera as a birthday gift is significant, but nonetheless still "just" a gift. For Sylvain Granier, Montreal-based photographer operating under the brand name Partywithsylvain, it was the jumpstart to his now day-to-day life. Granier's digital print of his professional career has taken a greater importance over the last three years, rounding up an endless amount of shots and busy shoot nights.

The Gaze | Struts Gallery & Faucet Media Arts Centre

Established in 1982, Struts Gallery & Faucet Media Arts Centre is the only artist-run media arts center supporting all forms of media art in Atlantic Canada. Concentrating its efforts in promoting the development of media and contemporary art, the gallery offers exhibitions, artist residencies, screenings, artist talks and lectures, performances and public workshops.

Suzanne Ciani: Buchla Master Shares her Knowledge In Montreal As Part Of The RBMA

The Buchla is an enigma of an instrument; the complexity and beauty of the music it creates is overwhelming. As I prepared for this piece I spent much time agonising over this instrument, trying to understand  — even at the most basic level — what it was and how it works. The instrument itself is a large machine with multi-coloured knobs, dials, and wires connected everywhere; an intimidating but very intriguing instrument.

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