Behind the Bloor West Midas at Indian Road
Toronto, 2010.
SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING
Riding the Red Line in DC has its fair share of challenges between track work, delays, and the network’s busiest transfer stations. But emerging from the tunnel northbound at Union Station is a refreshing experience, highlighted by graffiti-strewn surfaces that brighten the commutes of many, myself included. Compared with other major cities, DC has a notable absence of graffiti.
A Georgetown grad student captured the artists’ stories and commuters’ reactions to this colorful stretch of the District in a documentary short, “See Something, Say Something”. The title is an alternative take on Homeland Security’s mantra of civilian vigilance, as the documentary challenges common perceptions of who is tagging and why. Check out the project webpage.
SIGNS OF DURHAMIA
Went for a drive in the Summer of 2010 in the Regional Municipality of Durham in rural southern Ontario and decided to take pictures of all the signs along the way. This is a sampling… and yes, it is sad that DeLorean time machines (along with garbage trucks, moto-cross, snowmobiles, and equestrian) are prohibited in Newcastle’s parks.
Fragile is an urban installation by artists Roadsworth (i.e., Peter Gibson) and Brian Armstrong, in collaboration with PROJEKROOM collective.
Using everyday materials like water bottles, cardboard, and bubble wrap found in recycling containers at the Montréal Eaton Centre, they’ve created a massive urban garden that’s five stories high.
With this installation, they hoped to call attention to the fragility of our ecosystem and to raise awareness on the value of everyday materials.
(via fuckyeahmontrealrs)
Images of winter cycling in Montréal.
"The possibility of the accidental meeting is what makes the city a fertile place."
— David Sucher - City Comforts
The most striking thing about the new J-Lo endorsed Fiat 500 ads is that a car commercial fully celebrates the philosophy that streets are for people. Seen a lot of these small, sleek cars in the DC area. Their Italian ads are pretty good too, though very different.
L’hiver arrive en Quartier des Spectacles, Montréal.
Adaptive Reuse: Toronto Style
After sitting quiet for over a decade, historic Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto recently underwent a major renovation. Loblaw opened their upscale grocery store in November with sleek art deco details and industrial design finishes. Meanwhile, the project retains its original use, doubling as Ryerson University’s sports complex. Personally, I just want to see the “Wall of Cheese”.
The unembeddable video on this page depicts the new store in all its glory!
