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Dr. Yves Benoist is, indeed, the centerpiece for this week’s curatorial project. The psychology publication, one that encourages the reader, “Master your life,” supplied the complementary colour palate.

Beyond its kick-ass design and presumptive title, the publication encourages contemplation of both personal relationships and the future. “’L’ALCOOL ET VOUS” and “COMBIEN D’ANNEES VOUS RESTE-T-IL A VIVRE?” are some recommended sections. Benoist closes by urging his patrons, “Choisir des AMIS SAINS, physiquement et moralement.” Just full of wisdom, this one. A treat, really. “POUR VIVRE LONGTEMPS, VIVRE LENTEMENT.”

Another gem in the complementary collection is “The Ladybird Book of British Wildflowers,” by Brian Vesey-Fitzgerald, with paintings by Rowland and Edith Hilder (brother and sister, husband and wife, coincidence?). While the book does a downright swell job of pointing out which wildflower is which, it can also serve as a spring of inspiration for parents who just can’t seem to find the right name for their child. My personal favorites include, but are not limited to, Purple Loosestrife, Germander Speedwell, Scarlet Pimpernel, and Heartsease Tansy.

“Citrate Magnesie”, or magnesium citrate, is a saline laxative, but you’d never guess at first glance.

Anyway, next time you drop in, ask yourself, “I NOSTRI TEMPI TURBOLENTI CHE COSA SIGNIFICANO?” Your answer will most likely be one of problem-solving capabilities: buy something to distract yourself from the real answer.

-Tara Slaughter

3rd Mar 2013

Awaiting the collage crowds - Nuit Blanche 2013

3rd Mar 2013

Nuit Blanche 2013 Collage Party

3rd Mar 2013 | 3 notes

Aftermath of Nuit Blanche 2013 - Collage Party

27th Feb 2013 | 1 note

join us for yet another great collage party this nuit blanche !!

22nd Feb 2013

20th Feb 2013 | 5 notes

MONASTIRAKI CURATORIAL PROJECT:

Delving into that which has been dwelling at Monastiraki for days, weeks, months, or years.

This project begins to reckon the countless curiosities nestled into nooks of the shop. To enumerate each and every specific item would be damn near impossible, but to document those brief moments spent with a few of them is excellent fun. Fluctuation is constant at the shop; so to record what is constantly coming in lends a sort of embryonic perspective that keeps a reader in the loop de lou. Rediscovery of more seasoned items proves that old-timers are often untapped sources of wisdom and merriment.

Our first contributor is Tara Slaughter who presented herself to us requesting to work with our collections. Here is her first project :

OLD + NEW (Misinterpretations and Reevaluations)

by Tara Slaughter

The first series of items include elements from the scrap box, where two bits only cost a dollar. The thread, if you’re looking for one: old meanings are neglected in hopes of constructing newer, increasingly foolish ones.

Bio:

New to Montreal, hailing from Montana, fresh out of Oregon.

Currently interested in situating found objects in contexts that render them absurd, pathetic, or ridiculous.

Has been interested in the future (but now it’s stupid) and Antillean Giant Rice Rats (but now they’re extinct).

17th Feb 2013 | 9 notes

milleputois:

Jeudi dernier à été lancé BLACK & WHITE ILLUSTRATIONS DE RAYMOND BIESINGER. Un magnifique recueil de plus de 200 pages réunissant sont travail des 10 dernières années. Il contient sont travail d’illustrateur de presse, pour son groupe THE FAMINES, évidemment sa contribution à la collection portefeuille et des esquisses. Procurez-vous votre copie ICI.

Last thursday was launched BLACK & WHITE ILLUSTRATIONS by RAYMOND BIESINGER. An incredible collection of his work from the past 10 years. Over 200 pages of it ! It goes from press illustrations to the visuals for his band THE FAMINES. It includes the mini he did for la collection portefeuille and beautiful roughs. Get your copy HERE.

of course available also at monastiraki