Third art opening stop in Ottawa on August 24th. It was the inaugural opening of The Sussex Contemporary. Located on 531 Sussex Drive which is beside Social. They held their first group showing featuring the works of Erin Loree, Tyler Armstrong, Jason Deary, Stella Cade, Sarah Letovsky, Callen Schaub (Toronto), Corri-Lynn Tetz (Montreal), Claire Scherzinger …
Another opening reception that took place on August 24th. Karsh-Masson Gallery which is right beside OAG Annex. There was Jonathan Théroux‘s Tour. He is currently an MFA candidate at the University of Ottawa. Originally from Montérégie, he began his visual arts training with a concentration in painting and drawing at Concordia University. His research focuses …
Went to OAG Annex for the opening reception for Sarah Fuller‘s And perhaps in me someone very old still hears the living sound of wood. In this exhibition she uses photography, video, sound and installation to create space in which to meditate on the trees that were once here and the persistent mark their extraction …
Wonderful live performance by the Hilotrons at the Record Centre on August 22nd. It was part of a collaboration with CHUO 89.1 FM when they released a compilation LP with various Ottawa artist/bands. In-store performance by @michaeldubue at @therecordcentre @chuo891fm A post shared by Ming Wu (@photogmusic) on Aug 22, 2017 at 4:13pm PDT
Third time participating in CBC Ottawa‘s Instameet. This time the event was at the Canada Science and Technology Museum. Had a sneak peek behind-the-scenes of the working construction site before the museum opens to the public in November. Went in the Crazy Kitchen+ and toured the warehouse, which holds countless artefacts ranging from vintage CBC …
Have a listen to No Filter for August 21, 2017. HOUR ONE: HOUR TWO: PLAYLIST: Absolutely Free – The Sun Ain’t Gonna Shine Anymore Bonnie Tyler – Total Eclipse of the Heart LCD Soundsystem – tonite Empress Of – Go to Hell Common Holly – Nothing Sparklesaurus – So Right Petra Glynt – Fell In …
Went down to the Record Centre to check out this band from Montreal called Fox Club. Their music draws from their varied interests, including rock, folk, funk and jazz. Adapting the chordless trio format, they explore creative original music and covers that make use of electronic instruments, improvisation and feel-good grooves. Fox Club covering …
It was the second and last day of the Arboretum Festival 2017. This year the festival took place at Rideau Pines Farm. It a fun-filled day that was a spectrum of different genre of music. Ranging from world, classical/orchestra, indie pop, rock, alternative, folk and electronica/dance. Gamelan Semara Winangun Forest Strings Duo Cedric Noel (Backed …
It was the first night of the Arboretum Festival 2017. This year the festival took place at Rideau Pines Farm. I had a great time at the new location and see familiar faces! Un Blonde (Pretty nice intimate set!) Video clips of @unblonde at @arboretumfest @flemisheyerecords @kruegercolleen @rideaupinesfarm #apt613wknd A post shared by Ming Wu …
It was a nice August 16, 2017 to go outside and I decided to check out MosaïCanada 150. “Mosaiculture” is a magical word referring to both the accomplished art of glass mosaic and the sophisticated origins of artistic horticulture. In fact, contemporary mosaiculture traces its roots back to the Renaissance, a glorious epoch of grand …