February 06, 2015

UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS / EXPOSITIONS À VENIR

13 – 29 NOVEMBRE 2014 / NOVEMBER 13TH – 29TH 2014

A collection of work by current New York Street Artists, alongside Montreal street art favourites. New York artists include : COST, DAIN, DEEDEE, ENZO SARTO, GILF!, INDIE184, & OLEK.

Une collection de travail par New York “street artists”, à côté de favoris de rue de Montréal. Artistes de New York sont les suivants: COST, DAIN, DEEDEE, ENZO SARTO, GILF!, INDIE184, & OLEK.

8 NOVEMBRE 2014 / NOVEMBER 8TH 2014

OUTDOOR GALLERY book launch, meet the author Yoav Litvin at Station16 Gallery on November 8th. “Outdoor Gallery” is a best-selling book found in most NYC museums, including the MOMO,

PAST EVENTS / EXPOSITIONS PRÉCÉDENTES

30 OCTOBRE 2014 / OCTOBER 30TH 2014

On October 30th at 5pm, Station 16 Gallery is pleased to invite you to a book signing event of 123 Klan: Respect & Love, an art book highlighting their 20 year career. The husband and wide duo of 123 Klan will be present to sign books and answer your questsions!

Le 30 octobre à 17 heures, la Galerie Station 16 vous invite au lancement de livre de 123 Klan: Respect & Love, un livre d’art qui mettant en évidence leur carrière de 20 ans. Le duo de 123 Klan sera présent pour signer des livres et répondre à vos questions!

22 OCTOBRE – 5 NOVEMBRE 2014 / OCTOBER 22ND – NOVEMBER 5TH 2014

VERNISSAGE LE 22 OCTOBRE À LA GALERIE STATION16 / OPENING NIGHT ON OCTOBER 22

A new exhibit with Ricardo Cavolo, in association with Burgundy Lion Pub. Opening October 22 at Station16 Gallery.

Une nouvelle exposition avec Ricardo Cavolo, en association avec Burgundy Lion Pub. Ouverture 22 Octobre à Galerie Station16.

SEPTEMBER 25TH – 29TH 2014 (SPECIAL NYC EVENT)

OPENING NIGHT ON SEPTEMBER 25th 6PM IN NEW YORK CITY ONLY / VERNISSAGE LE 25 SEPTEMBRE À NEW YORK

A solo-exhibit with Stikki Peaches, only in NEW YORK CITY for a limited time, special release on opening night, rsvp: [email protected]

Opening Hours:

Thursday-Sunday 10am-8pm and Monday 10am-1pm

07 – 28 AOÛT 2014 / AUGUST 7TH – 28TH 2014

VERNISSAGE LE 7 AOÛT À LA GALERIE STATION16 / OPENING NIGHT ON AUGUST 7TH AT STATION 16 GALLERY

“Le Diamantaire” is the alias of an artist of Normandy origin, but uses Paris as his canvas. Le Diamantaire seeks out his mirror pieces in the street and then cut’s then into diamond shapes. His diamonds vary in sizes, and can be seen high on the age old architecture of the Paris streets.

Le “Diamantaire” est le nom d’emprunt d’un artiste d’origine normande, mais qui a pour terrain de jeu Paris. Ils cherche ses morceaux de miroirs dans la rue pour ensuite les tailler en forme de diamant. Ses diamants ont des tailles variables et peuvent être vus au sein de l’architecture historique des rues de Paris.

12 JUIN – 3 JUILLET 2014 / JUNE 12TH -JULY 3RD 2014

KASHINK is one of the few very active female artists in the French graffiti/street art scene. She lives in Paris, France, and has travelled a lot throughout the world, getting inspiration from many different cultures. She paints huge four eyed characters, with thick lines, vivid colors, in a very distinctive style.

KASHINK, une des rares femmes étant très active dans le mouvement street art/graffiti, est une personne atypique. Elle porte souvent une moustache, elle peint d’immenses personnages protéiformes aux yeux multiples, ou des têtes de mort à la mexicaine, le tout dans un style graphique très coloré, loin des références traditionnelles du graffiti féminin « girly ».

8 MAI – 14 MAI 2014 / MAY 8TH – MAY 14 2014

Originally from France, 123Klan is a graffiti posse founded by husband and wife Scien & Mrs Klor in 1992. Station16 is proud to present a collection of original paintings, prints and street wear from this duo’s BANDIT-1SM clothing line. This will be 123 Klan’s first solo show in Montreal.

Fondé en 1992 par Scien & Mrs Klor, 123Klan est tout d’abord une petite troupe de graffiti d’origine française. Station16 est fière de présenter une collection d’oeuvres sur toile, de sérigraphies et de vêtements de la collection reconnue BANDIT-1SM. Cette exposition solo sera leur première à Montréal!

24 AVRIL – 29 AVRIL 2014 / APRIL 24TH – APRIL 29TH 2014

11 AVRIL – 21 AVRIL 2014 / APRIL 11TH – APRIL 21ST 2014

Nous vous invitons à l’ouverture de ‘Make me Care’, une exposition solo de l’artiste collagiste Alan Ganev. L’exposition débute le 11 avril à compter de 17h00. L’exposition se déroulera jusqu’au 21 avril, 2014.

On APRIL 11th at 5pm, Station 16 Gallery presents the work of Alan Ganev, large-scale collage and a eulogy to a romantic moment experienced in time. The show will be up until April 21st, 2014.

20 MARS – 4 AVRIL 2014 / MARCH 20TH – APRIL 4TH 2014

Nous vous invitons à l’ouverture de ENMASSE ; FULL CIRCLE jeudi le 20 mars à compter de 18h00. L’exposition se déroulera jusqu’au 4 avril 2014.

On March 20th at 6pm, Station 16 Gallery invites you to celebrate EN MASSE‘s 5th anniversary with the opening of FULL CIRCLE, presenting a new body of work including paintings, prints and sculpture.

7 MARS – 9 MARS 2014 / MARCH 7TH – 9TH 2014

STATION 16 is heading back to NYC in 2014! This will be our 3rd trip to the big apple for New York City’s biggest art fair, Armoury Week! Once again Station 16 will be showing at Fountain Fair at booth C-201, located at the 69th Regiment Armoury building, where it all started. We’ll be showing a variety of new works from local and international names in the street art scene. Drop by if you’re in the area, and keep an eye on our social media to see everything going on that week!

29 JANVIER – 12 FEVRIER 2014 / JANUARY 29 – FEBUARY 29 2014

La Galerie Station 16 est fière de présenter “M(omen)to Mori,” une exposition de natures mortes audacieuses, ayant comme commissaire l’artiste OMEN. Nous vous invitons au vernissage, mercredi le 29 janvier 2014, à compter de 18h00. L’exposition mettra en vedette les œuvres de Cryote, Dabs1, Enzo Sarto, Heiidi Taillefer, Iamrurik, Jason Botkin , Jeff Blackburn, Jeremy Price, Juan Carlos Noria (aka. Dixon), Kevin Ledo, Mike Maxwell, Lindsay Campbell, LNY, Omen, Over Under, Tyler Rauman et Whatisadam.

Station 16 is proud to present “M(omen)to Mori,” a daring still life exhibition curated by the artist OMEN. Please join us for the opening on January 29th starting at 6pm.“M(omen)to Mori” will feature the following artists: Cryote, Dabs1, Enzo Sarto, Heiidi Taillefer, Iamrurik, Jason Botkin , Jeff Blackburn, Jeremy Price, Juan Carlos Noria (aka. Dixon), Kevin Ledo, Mike Maxwell, Lindsay Campbell, LNY, Omen, Over Under, Tyler Rauman & Whatisadam.

GIVE ME A DOODLE INSTEAD: Part III of “What is an Artist?”

As of now, you are familiar with the concept of this blog. A few weeks ago, after reading Sarah Thornton’s 33 Artists in 3 Acts, I embarked on a mission to define What is an artist? I’ve been pleased to read the great feedback we’ve been getting on this blog post through social media. I think the most striking comment received was from an Instagram follower nicknamed @betterthanbanksy: “An artist is someone who owes me money and gives me a doodle instead and thinks he’s overpaid the debt.” Is that what an artist boils down to? Money and overinflated egos? Funny enough, I had just finished a conversation with the Parisian artist Le Diamantaire regarding the taboo topic of money. “Je n’ai jamais compris ce rapport argent/artiste, qui n’est pas pour moi un problème. [Pourquoi l’artiste doit-il] rester dans une certaine misère pour ne pas paraître comme un vendu?” (You’ll have a chance to read his complete answer next week on our French edition entitled Je suis une sauvage.)

Antoine Tavaglione’s dripping Chanel and Hermes logos don’t shy away from the sensitivities associated to money exchange: “To be an artist is a sacrifice. You say goodbye to stability, you thrive on challenges, and you take your dreams into your own hands. In my opinion, being an artist is beyond everything else a communication. It is channeling emotions in a way that can be conveyed to others. It is speaking a language that can only be understood by the willing eye. A visual artist is a poet who uses images as his rhymes. And an artistic mind will only thrive when it is creating, letting the walls of normalcy and barriers of conventionality fall, freeing all that was lying in wait inside, at last.”

What is an artist? “That’s a question most artists are probably never asked,” replied Stikki Peaches. His classic Batbond and tagline What if Art Rules the World plastered worldwide suggest that he’s given this topic some thought. “I truly believe art is something we all have within. I’m not saying that everyone can draw, paint, or sculpt, but we all have ideas, visions and opinions. Some of us can express them more easily than others through song, acting, dancing, building or painting. There are so many art forms when it comes to “the Arts,” and it is up to artists to engage viewers into their world, to challenge what they see, touch or feel. There is an interaction and exchange between the artist, his or her body of work and the viewer. It is these interactions which fuel artists and their craft, and challenges them as well.”

Stikki’s art always comes with a social message. You’ll find the words “F*CK CANCER” or references to peace, family and love in each of his works. In interviews Stikki’s been clear in attributing art practice an important role in his personal happiness: “Art definitely rules my world! Through the highs and lows, it helps me face adversity and overcome obstacles. You have to make room for growth, to experiment, to evolve, inspire and to truly go after what you envision, because if you don’t, someone else will. Trust your gut instead of asking yourself What the f*ck was I thinking? I should have done this months ago. Having the strength and courage to stand behind your ideas as they come to life: that is an immeasurable reward. The hardest thing is taking that leap of faith in the vision you want to put out there through your work, and once you do, it all comes together. In whatever art form you chose.”

I’d like to end this blog post, not with an artist but with Yoav Litvin, author of Outdoor Gallery NYC. He warns: “When reading my answer, remember I’m a doctor of psychology and a scientist. Definitions are my bread and butter.” He then adds a small smiley face. “An artist materializes an association between two or more ideas, objects and styles into an original construct. Artists are vehicles of, and instrumental for, change (good or bad) in human societies. While artists are usually thought of as only those engaged in “The Arts,” true artists can create doing anything they choose.”

Next week, get ready for the first French edition featuring 123Klan, Le Diamantaire and Garbage Beauty.

emily robertson

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