VISUAL ARTS/MEDIA
PLEASE SWING, 2008
NIPpaysage
September 27, 2008 – January 4, 2009
PERSONAL SPACE
ARCHITECTURE at Harbourfront Centre
235 Queens Quay West
NIPpaysage is one of three architecture firms that explores the concept of private space in the context of the ever-evolving urban experience.
Personal space is not about being alone and escaping city realities.
A park bench, a picnic blanket, a beach towel, a sandbox. These are all intimate and personal, yet they exist in the (sometimes) harsh and bustling reality of the city. Remember the old rusty swings in your neighbourhood park: were they not the most amazing personal experience, even when dozens of children were swarming all around? This proximity of users and spatial intensity actually elevates the personal experience and for a moment a "pleasure bubble" is created for the park user.
Personal space is much less defined by quantitative terms (comfort distances, safety setbacks and standardized densities). Personal experience of space is all about program and experience. Quality design and thoughtful planning in all public spaces can and should stimulate multiple forms of individual appropriation.
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Domaine de l’angle BGL
Domaine de l'angle #2
BGL
October 4
Massey Hall
BGL constructs a 40-metre long drop ceiling in the alleyway beside Massey Hall, framing the dumpsters, recycling bins and other life of the alleyway.
Part of
15 Seconds
Daniel Olson
October 4
Yonge-Dundas Square
From a small guard tower equipped with a follow spot, Olson highlights certain people, transforming them into instant celebrities.
Part of
Daniel Olson, 15 seconds, 2003, Performance.
Photo: Elisabeth Feryn
LE LABO and Share Montréal, Share Labo (event), 2007.
Photo: Marie-Hélène Parant.
Méta_labo
Le laboratoire d’art and Society for Arts and Technology
October 4
Distillery District, Building 38, Studio 317
A video and sound environment created collectively by artists from Ontario and Québec.The work follows a month-long residency.
lelabo.ca
Part of
False Foucault Pendulums
Peter Flemming
November 8 – January 4
York Quay Centre
235 Queens Quay West
An improvised scientific instrument wherein a spherical magnet is suspended from the ceiling with fine twine, creating a pendulum. The pendulums dangle just above an electromagnet and circuitry, which are mounted on a cinder block that sits on the floor. The circuitry is connected to solar cells in an overhead skylight. When there is enough sun for the solar cell to build up enough charge for the circuit, the electromagnet turns on and gives a kick to the pendulum, which swings slightly and subtly.
Like a true Foucault pendulum, which demonstrates the not obvious fact that the earth rotates, this is a very simple device. Unlike a Foucault pendulum, it can only demonstrate the obvious fact that the sun is shining.
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Installation detail of False Foucault Pendulum, Peter Flemming
BOUNTY Contemporary Craft and Design Store
September – December
York Quay Centre
235 Queens Quay West
Bounty celebrates Québec design with a special in-store showcase of artists.
More Info:
BOUNTY | 416.973.4993
