Posted Oct 26, 2011 in Arts, Cool Shit, Featured
Quebec Triennial
The Quebec Triennial currently on display at the Musée d’Art Contemporain has lots on offer right now. With more than forty artists participating the show is a great and rewarding excuse to get out and see some art before the chills of winter turn us all into apartment-bound hibernators. For those days when you don’t feel like crawling out...
Read MorePosted Oct 24, 2011 in Arts, Featured
Whither the Public Art Domain?
Indeed. Whither the role of public art and the space in which it is freely accessible to the public? To what end does this domain reinforce the public consciousness surrounding art and its (higher) purpose? The public art space and public space are mostly interchangeable concepts with the latter occupying an historical canon of philosophical,...
Read MorePosted Oct 21, 2011 in Accessories, Featured
Vestal Watches
It is a bit too early to think about the holiday season yet, but I am one of those people who like to plan ahead and pick the useful and trendy gifts for my family and friends. I always thought that the best gift is a watch. Think of it, if you pick a stylish watch for the person that you admire, they will wear it for a long time. And YES, they...
Read MorePosted Oct 18, 2011 in Cool Shit, Featured
TV GUY’D
Every day I get home from work around 11 pm and need to unwind, I need some mindless/comedic distractions mixed in with a bit of drama to put me to sleep. My taste in television is almost as eclectic as my taste in clothing; but for the most part I watch some great shows. I usually don’t get to add many new shows because I PVR everything but if...
Read MorePosted Oct 17, 2011 in Featured, For Him, Made in Canada
Modasuite: Smart Savvy Style
“Dressed smart like a London bloke. Before he speak his suit bespoke. And you thought he was cute before, look at this pea coat, tell me he’s broke.” I take a liking to quoting Kanye West lyrics wherever possible. But this is not about my fondness of KWest (insert obsession) but about Modasuite, the menswear made-to-measure online...
Read MorePosted Oct 16, 2011 in Arts, Featured
Bite-Sized Book Review: City of Thieves
Are you ready for another Bite-Sized Book Review? This time, I’ll be giving you five reasons to love David Benioff’s City of Thieves. 1. Quick synopsis: City of Thieves tells the story of two men, Lev Beniov and Kolya, who, during the Nazi’s siege of Leningrad, must travel to find a dozen eggs for a Soviet colonel’s...
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