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The Berlin Wall – ART In and Around the City – Vol 2

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Berlin Wall - World Trade Center Montreal

Touching the Berlin Wall in Our Own Back YardThe first thought in Peoples mind when you talk about Germany, apart from World War II, is the Berlin Wall. Many tourists, when visiting Berlin, follow the signs leading to what’s left of the Berlin Wall. Apart from a small symbolic remain, there’s also indications around Berlin as to where the wall once stood. The wall that used to separate East Germany from the rest of the world has now been replaced by a bustling modern cityscape.  Modern high rise buildings spanning from what was once East and West uniting both sides as one. Not everyone will get a chance to visit Berlin and touch the Berlin Wall. That’s not a big problem for Montrealers. In 1992, the city of Berlin, Germany, gave a segment of the Berlin wall to the city of Montreal. This was a gift in honor of Montreal’s 350th birthday. Its stands on display, Continue reading →

ART – In and Around the City – Vol 1 Amphitrite

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Reflections of a Sea-Goddess - Amphitrite

The World Trade Center Montreal- Amphitrite, Sea-Goddess Reflections of a Sea-Goddess – Amphitrite It seems art is popping up everywhere! Not only in fully urban areas but also in urban nature environments. I’m often confronted with new artistic additions as I slither around looking to shoot the perfect Nature or Wildlife subject. Artists in cooperation with communities are leaving their mark in the city, parks, gardens and urban Nature environments. Not all of it is good. Some of it necessitates some clarification before it can be appreciated. Other pieces are acquired taste and only to be awed by the few! I was first exposed to injections of art in the search for nature and wildlife subjects at the Montreal Botanical Garden. From pieces strategically set around the grounds to expositions in many of the different pavilions. I suddenly realized that I was exposed to art in an original way, offbeat from the traditional Continue reading →