INTERSECTION ARTICULEE - Ballet de la lumiere

If you have been wondering what those lights above Montreal are I have good news. We have not been invaded by aliens (refer to THIS). Actually we are just the latest landing pad for an exhibit by Montreal based artist Rafael Lozano-Hemmer whose previous interactive works have been presented in the world's largest cities.

An article on the installation reports "What's fascinating about the experience is that it's a social interaction that takes place in the sky. Even as human participants control the beams from terra firma they intersect and interact in the skies above Montreal, creating a kind of celestial encounter. You really have to experience it to understand it fully."

The enormous 10 000-watt spotlights can be seen and controlled at Le Parterre in the Quartier des Spectacles as part of La Triennale Quebecoise 2011 until November 6.

More photos after the jump!

MATTHEW COX - EMBROIDERED X-RAY

'For Philadelphia based artist Matthew Cox the increasing presence of photography in contemporary art has stirred up some strong creativity. He expresses this by superimposing a tedious medium like embroidery onto an often instant medium like an X-ray print.'

And you thought you'd seen it all...

All images © matthew cox

More of his amazing work after the jump!

FITZ AND FOLLWELL LOVE

Everyone knows that in Montreal those who don't drive, bike! The city is small enough that you can make it across in decent time and there are paths throughout to guarantee encourage a safe trip. Turns out biking is also a great way for tourists and locals to see the city sights! One company in Mtl has taken this to the next level... enter:

Their selection of tours will take you through Montreal lead by a knowledgeable guide to answer all your questions. On top of the packages they have put together they also take requests, just call them up and personalize your tour!

Not into guided tours? They offer bike rental on daily-weekly basis. Check their price list HERE

Follow them on twitter if you're in the market for a bike of your own! They have a great pre-loved selection.

READ MORE ABOUT THEIR PACKAGES AFTER THE JUMP!

MAIA FLORE

While were on the topic... French photographer Maia Flore has the levitation down pat. Her gorgeous project "Sleep Elevations" makes me smile...

See more of Maia after the jump...

Natsumi Hayashi - yowayowa

With the increased use of programs like Photoshop you see some pretty amazing "photography" floating around the web these days. It makes it difficult to differentiate between real photos and altered photos but at the same time makes innovative artists like Natsumi Hayashi really stand out!

With just a 10 second timer and a tripod check out her AMAZING self portraits depicting her daily "levitations" after the jump....

FALLINGWATER by Frank Lloyd Wright

Soo I hope everyone that reads my blog (cough...my family...cough) had a good looong weekend!! WOW the weather was amazing!  AND I got to check an item off my bucket list,  whoop!

So here it is.... pics from Fallingwater one of the most popluar homes built by amazing architect Frank Lloyd Wright. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the home so we made the trip to Pennsylvania. 

It was definitely worth the 8 hour drive from Toronto :D 

Karissa and Keaton Enjoying the view...

We stayed one night at the Blum House at Polymath Park built by one of Frank Lloyd Wrights apprentices in the classic Usonian style...

fun fact: In 1936 when the US was in an economic depression Wright developed a series of homes called Usonian. (Usonia being an abbreviated term for United States of North America). Designed to control costs, these homes were one level with no attics, basements or ornamentation on concrete slabs with piping for radiant heat. (Check out more pics of this house after the jump!)

We also happened to catch a Pittsburgh Steelers game vs. Tennessee Titans, which I am still thinking about as i watch the burn peel off my shoulders from the 30 degree sun that beat down on us for 4 hours ... good times

Heinz Field - over 60 000 fans 

(we were literally the only ones NOT dressed like a Steeler... awkward)

SEASON OPENER CANUCKS VS PITTSBURGH TONIGHT 7PM

So even though we live in Montreal we are die hard Canuck fans... (refer to photo montage) ... and to prove it (to ourselves?) we take a road trip every year when they make their way East. 

 Listen to the following song to get the full list of places we've visited... ;) bahaha

ANYWAY we spent the good part of post season watching them get their pucks handed to them  in Chicago and Boston :(

BUT EVEN after last years frightening terrifying traumatizing series the warm fuzzy feeling hasn't  dissipated... you gotta love em! (and anyway... i blame the green men) hehe

Check out some pics from the last couple road trips.

Boston, MA vs. Bruins - Stanley Cup Finals 2011

nacho libre men??

Washington,  vs. CAPTALS

        

DETROIT, MI  vs. RED WINGS

CHICAGO, IL vs. BLACKHAWKS

Being attacked by the mascot... good times. 

              

 Our house in Montreal during the playoffs...

GO CANUCKS GO!

TOPSHOP IN T.O.

Canada's FIRST flagship Topshop opened today in Toronto! and I am conveniently going there for the long weekend... coincidence????? actually it is.... ;) bahaha 

After opening it's pop up store in the Bay over the summer Topshop has found their own home in 

Yorkdale Shopping Centre

AND to convince us all that they are as cool as they say, 

last night the opening featured an invitation only concert by THE KILLS

OK, we believe you. 

I HEART JIM DINE

If you have been in Montreal and walked by the Musee des Beaux Arts in the past few years you may already be familiar with Jim Dine (refer to photo below). 

Born in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1935 his sculptures, paintings, sketches, performance works, prints, etc... has been admired for over 4 decades. 

His gorgeous hearts are on display NOW at Galerie de Bellefeuille 1367 Greene Avenue. 

September 28, 2011 - October 19, 2011

Here are a few of his available pieces....

If you're not into hearts check out his other pieces after the jump!!