Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Bridges
Vancouver, BC -- photo by Merrianne Couture
Coastal cities need links.
Island cities, such as Montreal, need links too.
Bridges need repair.
Words are infrastructure as well, and hold millions and millions. The weight is metaphoric, though.
Friday, September 23, 2011
Graffiti Art
Photo credit: Carina D'AllevaBlog Entry: Anthony D'Alleva
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Nature
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Party Spirit
Routine
The Intersection
Casablanca
- located in north-western Africa
- population: 2.5 million
- Casablanca has one of the largest ports in all of North Africa.
- "Casablanca" is Spanish for "white house." It was officially part of Spain between 1580-1640.
- Casablanca became independent from France in 1956.
Since independence:
- in 2000, womens' groups organized demonstrations in Casablanca proposing reforms to the legal status of women in the country.
- in 2004,the king implemented the family law which met some of the demands of women's rights activists.
- May 2003, 33 civilians were killed and more than 10 injured from a multiple suicide bomb attack done by Moroccans which was linked to Al-Qaeda.
By: Joel Swieca
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Has the Time Stopped?
Monday, September 19, 2011
Montreal From its Weakest Point
Vic
Sunday, September 18, 2011
New York View
Photo and text by Sabrina Principe
Saturday, September 17, 2011
The Presence of Modernist Art in the City
This photograph, taken in the NDG neighbourhood of Montreal, illustrates a typical swirling staircase of an apartment building. The beauty that is portrayed in this image can be easily unmasked by observing the contrast of the rust on the sky blue staircase. Moreover, this contrast can be compared to the city's ability to diversify its population through the acceptance of various social and cultural groups. The rust seems to have been accepted by the staircase, creating a bizarrely intriguing effect; this can be compared to the city-dweller's strive to find their place in the city where they feel best accepted. This style of art is associated with the artistic modernist movement, which emerged mostly in the 20th century. Modernist art is all around us, and being able to understand it makes life in the city so much more fascinating.
Sunday, September 11, 2011
The world according to Montreal
A world traveler following a Montrealer`s directions might be surprised to find himself in a very different location than the one desired. This is because the city`s coordinate system, for a reason unknown to me, is not really in tune with the earth`s one. This shows how the inhabitants of a place can perceive the outside differently of how the outside perceives itself.
Image and tittle by iorgfeflkd
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Manhattan Views
Lower Manhattan Skyline: Summer 2001
Photo by Frank Kuin
Ground Zero Site: August 2011
Photo by Frank Kuin
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Hometown Glory
"I love to see everybody in short skirts, shorts and shades/ I like it in the city when two worlds collide/ You get the people and the government/ Everybody taking different sides”
This passage signifies her unique experience in the city she loves (London) and makes the listener reflect on the little things that makes his/her city beautiful. Through her lyrics, she shows how important the memories and the people you remember of a city impact the way you appreciate your time spent in that location. In the end, this song is about appreciating what makes your city unique and real no matter what stands out to a certain individual.
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BW9Fzwuf43c
Lyrics to the song: http://www.metrolyrics.com/hometown-glory-lyrics-adele.html
Peace, Amanda M.
Monday, September 5, 2011
Rain Town
Rain Town: Student Film by Hiroyasu Ishida
Submitted for The City Course by Farwa Syed.
"The best or the coolest thing about this small animated video is that it has no talking involved. Its intensity and power surpasses all countries and cultures and allows everyone to understand. This extraordinary piece of work is absolutely fantastic."
Thursday, September 1, 2011
The Soft City
The continued development of bustling cities requires attention to sustainability.
Cities are creative hubs and are as complex as the people who inhabit them.
Photos and Art: Soft City Collective (Toronto- based)