Summer 21 Resources & inspirations

 
 
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2021.08.09. Our seasonal list of resources & inspirations is out! In this edition, you will find our latest inspirational finds from a dream delivery service, a short film on experimental gastronomy & a project that redefines the future of digital fashion. We also included the fascinating story behind the sounds of science fiction, extravagant Italian design & some thoughts on beauty vs Sublime… Enjoy!

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GET INSPIRED

WATCH: Films & documentaries

  • Uncover the universe of visionary abstract artist Hilma af Klint through a documentary about her life/work. See it here.

  • Beauty vs Sublime. A fascinating take by The Cartography of Cinema, here.

  • Discover Criterion Channel's summer films, such as the “Australian New Wave”, a selection of unconventional new voices who made Australia the home to a brief but bright-burning cinematic renaissance. Watch it here.

  • Deep Dive into ECOSYSTEM. A sensory immersion into the seabed by Maxime Dangles at the SATOSPHÈRE (MTL). Watch a preview here.

Our favourite pick:

  • Experiential Dining. Watch a short documentary on the forward-thinking Dutch creative collective Steinbeisser. Their project, “Experimental Gastronomy”, orchestrates an unusual collaboration between Michelin-starred chefs, artists, and diners. More, here.

LISTEN: MUSIC / PODCASTS

  • Discover Archive Officielle, a multidisciplinary platform and physical archive founded in 2016 in Montreal, by S. Mercure. Its mission is to present conceptual work from international artists through a variety of publications and special projects. Listen to their carefully curated releases, here.

  • Personalized soundscapes to help you focus, relax, and sleep. Backed by neuroscience. Learn more about how Endel will reshape our collective future… Here.

Our favourite picks:

  • Hear the Montreal-based experimental electronic duo Chabanel's latest/ brilliant release, here.

  • How do we imagine the music of other worlds? Listen to an audio journey through The Sounds of Science Fiction, below. For more episodes, visit the podcast’s website, here.

See: art / design

  • Tomorrow’s museology. The Museum of Future Experiences (MoFE) is a venue in Brooklyn, NY for immersive storytelling that combines Virtual Reality and Ambisonic sound design. Learn more about it, here.

  • Futuristic art that we love. La Nostalgie du Futur is a conceptual brain spa created by Marion Lasserre. Collaborating with researchers, perfumers and sound artists, Lasserre’s work addresses the rise in mental illnesses and stress as modern malaises amid the busy urban living.

  • Let us introduce you to Turin-based collective Nucleo Studio. Through visual and tactile sensations, Nucleo’s team creates memorable designs and artworks that draw comparisons between past and future… See it here.

  • British designer Max Lamb shares his journey through experimenting with materiality, manufacturing processes, and singular shapes… Here.

Our favourite pick:

  • Visit MOMENTA 2021 Biennale (MTL). Among the 15 exhibitions, you will find an Indigenous-led outdoor garden and an augmented reality route in selected public spaces (only to name a few).


See: Fashion & Beauty

  • An initiative of DNWLLNGR Studio, The CARE OF SELF, CARE OF WORLD project consists of a 4-look digital collection, a fashion-meditation series. See it here.

  • Discover the creations of Ines Alpha, a 3Dmakeup creator & e-makeup artist, Here. You can see her work until August 28th, 2021 at Galerie Art Mur, in Montreal. A find of Samuel Arsenault-Brassard, a talented XR architect, artist and curator.

  • With Imaginary Cities, Burberry and SSENSE come together in their shared approach to digital and physical innovation, pushing the boundaries of the retail experience.

Our favourite pick:

  • Discover the beautifully crafted new collection of Montreal-based LECAVALIER STUDIO, here.


LEARN

Read: books & publications

  • A race for attention is raging across media, advertising and culture in our era of non-stop digital distraction. Learn about The Focus Filter, here.

  • Discover a fine selection of European independent publishers with APE, here. (Art Paper Editions) is an independent publishing platform founded in 2010 by Jurgen Maelfeyt of Ghent-based design studio 6’56”.

Our favourite pick:

  • A project that we fell in love with. Dream, every day with Dream Delivery service, an inspiring initiative by poet and dreamer, Mathias Svalina. Learn more about it, here.

Other Curiosities & Materiality

  • Edible Bottles? Yes, the future is coming soon. See for yourself, here.

Our favourite pick:

  • Interested to learn about tomorrow’s materials? MaterialDistrict is the world’s leading match-making platform in the field of innovative materials.