The Long Haul, an old shoulder pad factory in Parc Ex that was converted into artist spaces waaay back in 2001, is under threat due to, surprise surprise… cuts in government funding. This Saturday they will be holding their annual alphabet-themed group show/party, featuring a silent auction of works by current and alumni artists. There will also be a pop-up shop with affordable prints, jewelry, zines and other items. See some of the pieces that will be available, and read more about the event here: http://thelonghaulmontreal.blogspot.com
The “J” Show: Vernissage Saturday May 26th, 6pm until late. Auction: 7pm-10pm (450 Beaumont ave, 2nd floor, Parc Extension)
Above images by: (L) Marc Bell, (R) Vanessa Yanow
Amber Albrecht’s new petit livre IDYLL will be launched this Friday at Drawn & Quarterly. Comprised of gorgeous screen prints and intricate pen & ink drawings + a lovely embossed cover, this book is a feast for the eyes… and the senses. Preview it here.
IDYLL Book Launch: Friday May 18, Drawn & Quarterly (211 Bernard O.) 7pm.
A screening of experimental and animated short films is taking place next Thursday at Éspace Cercle Carré. Three of the filmmakers—Gina Haraszti, Éléonore Goldberg and Steven Woloshen—will be present at the event.
SOIRÉE CINÉMA: May 17, 8pm – 11pm, Éspace Cercle Carré (36 rue Queen)
Image from Musique de chambre (Éléonore Golberg)
Traumstadtdenken (“Dream-City-Thinking”) is the first book by longtime Montreal comic artist and journalist Rupert Bottenberg. A stark, psychedelic collection in black & white, Traumstadtdenken combines comics and drawings from the last 10 years with a sizeable chunk of recent work to create a cohesive, if mind-bending, whole. Bottenberg will launch his new book, in conjunction with an exhibition of his silkscreen prints, at Le Cheval Blanc this weekend.
Exhibition: May 7-27, Le Cheval Blanc (809 Ontario E.) | Book Launch/Vernissage: May 12, 3pm – 8pm.
