It has often been said that the “society of the spectacle” is outmoded in a world dominated by interactive networks and the virtual, by reference points for authenticity and transparency. This diagnosis is manifestly wrong. —Gilles Lipovetsky and Jean Serroy, L’esthétisation du monde (2013).
Rafael Lozano-Hemmer, Intersection articulée. Architecture relationnelle 18, 2011 Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal Triennale québécoise 2011
Debord’s critique of our alienated consumer society, which is caught within the illusion of a life of merchandise and fantasy desires, is useful for understanding the many woes and wrongs that this system engenders. But, I believe it is also a critique that vilifies objects
A passionate lover of the visual arts, René Blouin has been part of the art scene since the 1970’s. As a gallery owner, he is also a big wheel in the “cultural industry.” He hates the expression, but being realistic knows that he is involved
The question “is there a life after death?” has fascinated people for ages. As far back as the eighteenth century, novels such as Frankenstein and The Cavern of Death 1 captured the imagination of the public. Even today, just a quick look at the line up of films
Clint Neufeld: Pipe Dreams of Madame Récamier Koffler Gallery Off-Site at General Hardware Contemporary, Toronto January 10—March 2, 2013
Andrea Carvalho, Made to Measure: and more ideas on space The Larcham Gallery, Stouffville, Ontario November 3 — December 8, 2012 Curated by Chai Duncan