WE'RE BACK! The Emporium Gallery is back in action and proud to bring you the Bad Day Magazine Issue #4 Launch and Exhibition!

We couldn't be more excited to be reopening the Emporium Gallery after our winter hibernation. And, it's fantastic to start the programming year off with a launch and exhibition for Bad Day- one of our favorites arts publications. And, we're pretty excited to be exhibiting some of the Parra's artworks that comprise this exhibition. It's what the kids would call a real 'banger.'

So without further hold up...

The Bad Day Magazine Issue #4 Launch and Exhibition will open at the Emporium Gallery (3035 St. Antoine Ouest #74) on Wednesday, April 1st from 7PM-11PM. The exhibition will be open Thursday, April 2nd through Sunday, April 5th from 12PM - 5PM. Private viewings will be available by appointment only from Monday April 6th through Wednesday, April 8th.

About the Bad Day Launch and Exhibition-
Bad Day, a Toronto-based magazine, will be launching its fourth issue with an exhibition featuring the artworks of Parra, Lukas Geronimas, Oliver Laric and WZRDS GANG- all of whom are featured in the fourth issue. A mixed-media group exhibition chock full of prints, film and sculpture, the Bad Day launch should not be missed.

Bad Day Statement-
"Bad Day is a Toronto-based quarterly arts publication that promotes the collaboration of creative minds and the exposure of contemporary arts culture. The purpose is to bring the most important current artists to the forefront by giving them a platform that is tangible and accessible. With thought-provoking interviews and a unique design aesthetic, Bad Day creates a dialogue on the artistic process while emphasizing the importance of community."

About Bad Day-
Toronto's Bad Day was founded by filmmaker/photographer Eva Michon and designer/musician Colin Bergh in 2007. In just four issues, Bad Day has already featured interviews with critically acclaimed artists such as Harmony Korine, Ian MacKaye, Tim Barber, Parra and many others. Well-recieved and internationally distributed, Bad Day has additionally won a reputation for its issue launches / exhibitions which bring its issues to life by showcasing the artwork of both contributing and featured artists.
Click here for the Bad Day website.

About Parra
Parra is a popular Amsterdam-based multi-disciplinary artist. He has collaborated with brands such as Nike, Heineken and Alife while simultaneously exhibiting his artworks at prestigious galleries around the world. Parra is also both the owner and art director of Rockwell, a popular street wear brand.
Click here for the Parra/Rockwell website.

About WZRDS GANG
WZRDS GANG is a Vancouver-based arts collective that was established in 2005. Its main objective is to promote fun and unity through acts of social agitation. The WZRDS GANG has flourished to have many worldwide contributors.
Click here for the WZRDS GANG website.

About Lukas Geronimas
Lukas Geronimas is a Toronto-based visual artist who primarily works in sculpture. He is currently studying sculpture at the Milton Avery School at Bard College.
Click here for Lukas Geronimas' website.

About Oliver Laric
Oliver Laric, a multi-disciplinary artist, was born in Tirana, Albania in 1981.
Click here for Oliver Laric's website.

***For more information click the eflier image or visit the Emporium Gallery website here. We look forward to seeing everyone at the Gallery! Thanks, Ben Pobjoy

Ben Pobjoy interviews Fucked Up, Agnes Thor and Parra for Bad Day Magazine

Bad Day is one of Canada's best arts and culture quarterlies. So, that should be reason enough for you to pick it up. However, if you need more incentive and, we're unsure if it's even incentive, you might be compelled to pick up the next few issues of Bad Day to read interviews that Ben Pobjoy conducted with some really talented people from around the world. Pobjoy already completed an interview with Fucked Up that he conducted with the Toronto Punk behemoths in their tour van in Montreal last October. In addition, he completed another interview with Swedish photographer Agnes Thor in Paris during Paris Photo last November. He's now slated to interview Parra, an influential Dutch illustrator, graphic designer, fashion designer and entrepreneur in the next few days. To learn more about Bad Day and the interviewees click the links below. Support Bad Day, Ben Pobjoy

Bad Day
Fucked Up
Agnes Thor
Parra

Parra

Parra is an Amsterdam-based illustrator/ entrepreneur (he owns the Rockwell clothing company). He's criminally overlooked- this is crime/shame since Parra's style has been copied, emulated and basically used as Nu-Rave's esthetic. Parra's the originator and deserves the respect associated with this. You can see more of Parra's work here. Enjoy, Ben Pobjoy