Seripop 'No Henge' exhibition Thursday, July 2nd at the Emporium

Seripop's No Henge exhibition, their first solo exhibition in Montreal (and first Canadian exhibition in almost 2 years), opens this Thursday, July 2nd at the Emporium Gallery (3035 St. Antoine Ouest #74) from 7PM-11PM.

No Henge elaborates on the Montreal-based Seripop's penchant for psychedelic exuberance through an immersive, silkscreen-based kaleidoscopic take over of the Emporium Gallery. No surface will be left bare so be prepared for the onslaught. You can see Seripop's artwork here.

For more information go to Emporium website here or click on the flier above. Us and Bierbrier are excited to be presenting this! Thanks, Ben Pobjoy

Professor Norman Cornett: "Since when do we divorce the right answer from an honest answer?" documentary premieres this week in Montreal

Dr. Norman Cornett, one of Montreal's most interesting and intriguing characters, is the subject of Professor Norman Cornett: "Since when do we divorce the right answer from an honest answer?", a new NFB documentary by award-winning filmmaker Alanis Obomsawin that documents Cornett's unorthodox approach to teaching as well as his controversial dismissal from McGill. Passionate and remarkable, Cornett is a Montreal gem.

Professor Norman Cornett: "Since when do we divorce the right answer from an honest answer?" is premiering in Montreal this week (the film is in English but with French subtitles);

Tuesday June 16, 7 pm
Grande bibliothèque 475, boul. De Maisonneuve Est
(Free admission for this screening only)

Wednesday June 17, 8:30 pm
Cinema ONF 1564 St-Denis
Tickets and information: 514 677-1377

Following the film there will be a Q&A with filmmaker Alanis Obomsawin and guests. This should not be missed! I'll be at the Tuesday premiere, Ben Pobjoy

Emporium State of Mind / June 18th at the Emporium Gallery

The Emporium Gallery and Montreal State of Mind (Montreal's most important blog focused on local bilingual arts and culture) will be combining forces to present 'Emporium State of Mind', a media spanning group exhibition that will exemplify Montreal State of Mind's mission- to promote the inherent creativity of those who live in Montreal done through the Emporium Gallery's curation. 'Emporium State of Mind' will feature the work of almost 15 Montreal-based visual artists (listed below, who will each be exhibiting one artwork priced at a maximum of $200CAD). The intent of the 'Emporium State of Mind' is to celebrate both Montreal's inherent creativity and the city's emerging artists all while giving attendees the opportunity to buy artwork at an incredibly affordable price.

Emporium State of Mind will open at the Emporium Gallery (3035 St. Antoine Ouest, #74) on Thursday, June 18th 2009 from 7PM - 11PM. The exhibition will also be open Saturday, June 20th and Sunday, June 21st 2009 from 12PM-5PM. Private viewings available by appointment from Monday, June 22nd to Wednesday, June 24th 2009.


Click on the flier above to learn which artists are participating or click here for more information. Come show your support for Montreal's emerging artists and celebrate Montreal's creativity, Ben Pobjoy