There is an inherent shock value when viewing the work of Enzo Sarto. Executed in a clean and crisp manner, Sarto’s photographs highlight a deceptive innocence that demands attention. Although stating that his work “is about passions, prejudices, and fear,” a specific clarification, such as why a little girl wears a bandana around her face like a vandal and holds a gun as if she just committed murder, remains elusive. Politically and socially charged images infiltrate much of Sarto’s work, producing a dialogue that begs for an explanation. 

When exploring some of Montreal's best bars and restaurants, you have probably come across the work of interior designer, Amlyne Phillips, founder of La Chambre Design.  Her classic style, found in Apt200, Suwu, L'Gros Luxe, the newly opened Jatoba as well as others, is a fusion of charming antiques with modern trends that creates an ambiance that is as cozy as it is hip. Not to mention, she often incorporate the work of Station 16 Gallery, contributing an eclectic edge into her designs.   

Banksy est une figure incontournable du street art mondial. Son nom est sur toutes les lèvres depuis des années, et celui-ci n’en finit plus de faire parler avec son travail controversé. L’ouvrage Banksy – You are an acceptable level of threat lève le voile sur la démarche globale de cet artiste ainsi que sur les thèmes qu’il aborde de façon récurrente.

Banksy is a key figure in the street art world. His name has been on the tip of everyone's tongues for years, never ceasing to discuss his controversial work. The book Banksy – You are an acceptable level of threat lifts the veil on the artist's global approach as well as his reoccurring themes.

Depuis maintenant 4 ans, Montréal se démarque sur l’échiquier international, comme étant une des destinations majeures de l’art de rue. Cette reconnaissance est grandement due à nos artistes locaux et aux différents organismes oeuvrant à promouvoir la scène montréalaise.

Du 1 au 7 décembre prochain, une délégation québécoise composée d’artistes, galeries et organismes sera présente lors de la foire internationale d’art contemportain à Miami, le Art Basel/Wynwood Walls.

For the last 4 years, Montreal stood out on the international scene as one of the main destination and a go-to place when it comes to street art. This acknowledgement is mainly due to our local artists and the various organizations working hard to promote the Montreal scene.

Next December, from the 1^st to  the 7^th, a delegation of artists, galleries, and organizations from Quebec will be present at the international art fair held in Miami at Art Basel/Wynwood Walls.

While street artists tend to keep their personal lives private, the Background Noise series on the Bomarr Blog adds another dimension to the identity of street artists: their favorite music. The series features weekly interviews with street artists along with a curated playlist by the respective artist. For street art fans like us, this is one of the coolest blog ideas we have come across. Over the past 10 months, the blog has featured a number of Station 16 artists, including Stikki Peaches, Enzo & Nio, gilf!, with the latest edition highlighting Whatisadam.