The first picture is before, the second is after. The original mural was iconic, a really expressive stand-out piece in the neighborhood by Danae Brissonnet and Poncili Creacion. People used to stand in the mouth for a photo op. The new mural to me is just uninteresting and way too 'safe,' like the cover of a generic tourism brochure. It doesn't feel like a reflection of the culture in Montreal.

J’adore peindre des murales à Montréal, et je suis toujours à la recherche de nouveaux murs à embellir !

I love to paint murals in Montreal, and always looking for more walls to make beautiful!

As the title says, I told someone beside me to stop singing along in the theatre. Granted they were only singing aloud like the last 3 to 4 words of each verse, but enough times for me to definitely feel it was distracting and annoying.

They did stop after I asked them to but.... Then come intermission I get yelled at by the girl's dad who was beside her (she's in her 20s btw so it's not like I was scolding a child or anything): "ITS A FREE COUNTRY YOU KNOW, SHE CAN SING AS MUCH AS SHE FEELS LIKE"

It was just absurd how they actually thought they were in the right and even got aggressive at me... I really do wish the show would have an announcement beforehand to advise against singing along, but like at what point is it just common theatre etiquette. Or eventually we are going to end up having an hour long pre-show advisory of all the things you shouldn't do...

En me promenant près du quartier chinois hier, j'ai remarqué cette jolie murale. En repassant devant aujourd'hui, j'ai remarqué un énorme nouveau tag qui en couvrait une bonne partie. Je trouve ça tellement honteux et triste. Triste pour notre ville qui mérite ces belles murales mais dont la beauté n'est que très éphémère de par la présence de gens qui veulent à tout prix détruirr plutôt que créer. Triste pour l'artiste qui a sûrement passé tellement d'heure a concevoir et réaliser cette oeuvre.

https://ici.radio-canada.ca/tele/infoman/site/episodes/1064974/jeudi-17-avril-2025

Skip to 19:30 to see my art, but watch the entire segment, there's a lot of wonderful art to see.

I've been posting my art on this sub for a couple of years. Just when I thought I was done making my miniature models, my girlfriend posted some of my work. Half the comments said to apply to the annual Infoman show. I want to thank you all for that, because the episode just aired, and my latest piece was featured!

You can see it in person at the Écomusée du fier monde. It's open to the public from April 18th (today!) to the 25th. There are a lot of tiny details and easter eggs in there, so you'll get more from seeing it in person rather than in photos/videos, like the murder scene in the CRAQ dispensary, or the advertisement for children's kevlar vests from Canadian Tire.

I'm so happy to present to you all

Apocalypse Montreal: Plaza St Hubert

My biggest piece yet (and possibly ever), it stretches 9 feet long, depicting a near-future riot as it erupts along one of our city's most historic streets.

I used my shrink-ray to cram in as many details as possible, from the Bell Systems manhole covers to the street art and graffiti from our more infamous taggers/graffers/artists. In keeping with what I feel is end-stage terminal capitalism, I made this from your garbage/recycling and 3d printing. My inspirations for this piece were the Maple Spring of 2012 as well as recent headlines. I wanted to depict Montreal as I see it at its best: angry, and too loud to ignore.

Our history of protest and dissent is something I feel proud of, and would like to see more of throughout Canada.

So please check out the Infoman episode, enjoy the pictures, and be sure to check out my insta for more reels and 'making of' shots. I'll be making more art in the near future, destroying the city that I love one building at a time. Thanks again so much for all your support. <3

https://www.instagram.com/Apocalypse_Montreal/

Honnêtement je sais pas si c’est parce que j’ai franchi le cap de la trentaine cette année, que je suis trop bourgeoise ou juste intolérante, mais faut que je fasse un petit rant sur l’étiquette dans un concert auquel j’ai assisté hier.

L’Opéra de Montréal présente en ce moment La Bohème de Puccini. C’est un opéra très connu, donc c’est normal que ça attire beaucoup de monde qui ne vont pas nécessairement souvent voir ce type de concert, et tant mieux, c’est cool que la musique classique se démocratise.

Mais my god, LES GENS. Autour de moi, j’avais plusieurs personnes qui parlaient sans arrêt, qui checkaient leur téléphone en plein milieu du spectacle, qui déballaient des emballages plastiques. C’est gossant dans n’importe quel spectacle évidemment et super irrespectueux pour les artistes et les autres spectateurs.

Il y avait d’autres trucs qui gossaient et qui sont plus particuliers à un concert d’opéra. On parle de gens qui se lèvent et qui se promènent durant la courte pause entre les actes le temps des changements de décor, les gens qui rient à des moments inappropriés super tragiques de l’opéra.

Mais ce qui m’a frustrée le plus, ce sont les applaudissements pas aux bons moments. Les gens n’attendaient pas que la musique soit terminée avant de commencer à applaudir. Si le/la chanteureuse avait terminé de chanter, même si l’orchestre jouait encore, les gens applaudissaient. Vraiment poche pour les musiciens, et en plus, ça a enterré les dernières notes à la fin de l’opéra qui sont les plus émouvantes de toute la pièce.

Est-ce qu’on devrait afficher des règles de base d’un concert classique avant qu’il commence pour que tout le monde ait les mêmes connaissances sur l’étiquette classique ? C’est tu juste trop classiste ce que je dis, ou j’ai raison d’être frustrée ?

À la sortie du Métro Beaubien. Les graffitis sont un fléau.

Went to the christmas market at place des arts with some friends this year and was floored at how much drop shipping booths there are!! Last year there were a few but definitely more artisans.

I am not kidding, if you are going to the market, please don’t buy any of the $35 jewelry when you can just order it on aliexpress for like $2.00! What an embarrassment for a city filled with so many talented artists! (I know the reason its mostly dropshippers is because of the entry costs for the vendors, but come on!!!! This is ridiculous!)

Salut!

Je suis un musicien et je joue du punk avec mon band. Nous avons déménagé ensemble à Montréal pour la scène de musique, et à date c’est mega le fun!

Récemment on commence à avoir des problèmes. La communauté organisait des shows en dessous du viaduc Van Horne, et tout se passait bien, mais récemment la police arrêtent tous les shows. On a changé d’endroit, proche de Frontenac. Un endroit loin des logements, afin de déranger personne, et aujourd’hui on s’est fait arrêter notre show avant même d’avoir installé notre équipement!

En plus plusieurs places font face à des plaintes de bruit, qui peuvent résulter en amendes de 10’000$ pour la première infraction. Le Blue Dog est fermé pour cette raison. Scuse mais c’est complètement épais de déménager dans le cartier de night life pour ensuite faire des plaintes de bruits quand tu le sais très bien que t’as déménagé à côté d’un club ou d’une salle de spectacle.

On se sent découragé. On ne fait du mal à personne, on partage notre passion pour notre art et notre culture et on se fait piétiner. Montréal c’est une capitale artistique, musicale, culturelle, et pourtant ça devient de plus en plus difficile de jouer notre musique.

Connaissez-vous des moyens d’obtenir des permis pour faire des shows extérieurs? Ou des façons de faire qui jouent dans les règles? On est tanné de se faire marginaliser.

Merci de lire mon petit discours!

Acrylic 16 x 20" by me.

I’m thrilled to share my latest painting, "Laundry Day in Montreal!" Growing up in Montreal, my brother and I played hockey in the laneways, avoiding the need to yell "CAR!" Every Monday was Laundry Day in Montreal, yes even in the winter .... bringing in those frozen cardboard clothes...brrrrr! Hockey has been a passion of mine since I was 4, watching games with my Dad on CBC Saturday nights. While I may not play hockey anymore, I’m proud to celebrate the rise of PWHL women's hockey alongside the NHL....It's been long overdue! As an energetic 65-year-old artist and avid hockey fan for both NHL and PWHL, I’m excited for our women's professional league. I hope you enjoy my painting!

Please don't sing along. Please. You don't need to prove that you know all the words, I already believe you. I want to hear the lyrics AND the orchestral arrangement.

If you were planning to sing, please reconsider. Movie tickets are so expensive these days, don't ruin it for other people.

16 x 20" Acrylic on Birch Block Gallery Panel by Me.

Hasidic history in Montreal began in the early 20th century, particularly after World War II, when Jewish immigrants, including Holocaust survivors, settled in the city. The Chabad-Lubavitch movement was among the first to establish a presence, expanding significantly under Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson in the 1950s. Other Hasidic groups, such as Satmar and Belz, also formed communities. Today, Montreal has a vibrant Hasidic population, with neighborhoods like Outremont and Côte-des-Neiges featuring synagogues, schools, and a rich cultural life.

In Hasidic culture, male attire typically includes: Kippah: A small cap worn to show reverence for God. Shtreimel or Spodik: Fur hats worn on special occasions by married men. Bekishe: A long, dark coat worn for Shabbat and holidays. Tzitzit: Fringes attached to garments, as commanded in the Torah. Peyot: Long side curls worn as a traditional expression of faith. Tallit Katan: A smaller prayer shawl worn under clothing. These garments symbolize adherence to tradition and faith. Thanks for enjoying my painting! Dee

I recently moved here from Germany and had no idea about the jewels you have here!

Here's a clip of a rehearsal from just this past Sunday with two local choirs and a full orchestra playing a pretty difficult piece by Dvorak: https://www.facebook.com/reel/729199649769309

(Concert is Saturday https://www.zeffy.com/fr-CA/ticketing/stabat-mater-de-dvorak)

Most cities in North America have _nothing_ like this—all of it died decades ago. But for some reason the amateur music tradition has carried on in Montreal with multiple choirs and orchestras - all with really good musicians of all ages filled with students, doctors, teachers, builders - everyone coming together just to play.

Just so happy about it!

My painting of Schwartz's Deli, Acrylic 14 x 18 birch block panel.

Photo prise à San Francisco en mai. Pour ceux qui l'ignorent, la fontaine monumentale de Vaillancourt à San Francisco, familièrement baptisée Québec libre!, est menacée de démolition. La ville de San Francisco a fait preuve de négligence dans l'entretien de la fontaine et invoque maintenant son prétendu mauvais état pour justifier sa destruction. Ironiquement, le président émérite de la société de gestion immobilière qui cherche à réaménager la place où se trouve la fontaine de Vaillancourt – BXP (anciennement Boston Properties) – est également montréalais. On ne sait pas si Mortimer Zuckerman est conscient que son entreprise pourrait être responsable d'avoir forcé la démolition de l'une des créations les plus connues de Vaillancourt.

Pour plus d'informations sur cette affaire en cours : https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/05/23/developers-threaten-loved-and-loathed-concrete-colossus

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Photo taken in San Francisco in May. For those who don't know, Vaillancourt's monumental fountain in San Francisco, informally named Québec libre!, is threatened with demolition. The city of San Francisco has been negligent in maintaining the fountain, and is now using its allegedly poor shape as justification for its destruction. Ironically, the chairman emeritus of the property management company seeking to redevelop the plaza Vaillancourt's fountain is located in - BXP (formerly Boston Properties) - is also a Montrealer. It is unclear whether Mortimer Zuckerman is aware that his company may be responsible for forcing the demolition of one of Vaillancourt's best known creations.

For more info on this developing story: https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/05/23/developers-threaten-loved-and-loathed-concrete-colossus

J'ai bien hâte de voir ce que le monde va transporter. Ton frigo pour le prochain 1er juillet? Prend un bixi.

https://bixi.com/fr/remorque Apparemment que ça se réserve avec l'app bixi

I created this trivia game called Montrivia with various questions about Montreal history, culture, sports, etc.

It’s mobile-friendly, bilingual, and free!

If you have any suggestions on ways to improve it, I’d love to hear about them :)

J’ai créé ce jeu-questionnaire appelé Montrivia avec diverses questions sur l’histoire, la culture, le sport, etc. de Montréal.

Il est adapté aux mobiles, bilingue et gratuit !

Si vous avez des suggestions pour l’améliorer, je serais ravi de les entendre :)