Category: Art
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Last year, as I was studying at La Montaña Spanish school in Bariloche, Argentina, one of my teachers told me that he dreamed of attending the Montreal Jazz Festival. He had no idea that his simple statement would make me realize how lucky we are to have so many incredible music festivals in this lovely…
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The best movies, books and music I have come across this week.
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Muslim women or women living in Muslim countries are too often portrayed in western media as quiet and submissive. However, if you start to look into foreign cinema, a growing number of movies now feature characters who are strong, assertive women taking control of their own lives. Sure, the characters hit obstacles, experience sexism and live through…
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The Village in Montreal is an LGBT friendly neighborhood centered between the Beaudry and Papineau stations, on the green line of the subway system. It is one of the largest gay villages in the North America and a popular spot for nightlife in Montreal. A few weeks ago I was out walking and I discovered…
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It’s been a while since I’ve shared a DIY project! My latest adventures with a paintbrush resulted in some cute clay plant pots with a design inspired by Finnish textile company Marimekko. If you’re new to this site, I’ve been doing this series called Easy crafts for lazy people. It’s all about the fact that…
A storytelling home by Léa Plourde-Archer 