February 2012
1 post
Photography crumb...Using the Lens to Save its...
Not only is Nick Brandt’s photography legendary; the products of his immense talent also aid in the conservation and growth of his greatest love- the natural African environment. His globally recognizable images present the African landscape in a turbulent, energetic manner, often juxtaposing with the serenity of the animals who inhabit the beautiful continent.
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January 2012
17 posts
Getaway crumb... Vacation of Rejuvenation
Nestled amidst the lush banks of Argentina’s Areco stream and the picturesque landscapes of Old Town Buenos Aires lies the epitome of serenity- San Antonio de Areco. The atmosphere of peaceful tranquility made this paradise the ideal location for Misfits studio owner Amber J and Vintage One Wine’s Alejandra de Miguel’s yoga and lifestyle retreat, harmoniously complimenting the...
Art Crumb.... Navillus Gallery
With a healthy offering of galleries in Toronto, culturites have more than their fair share to choose from to satisfy any art craving. In fact, the plethora of choice can often become overwhelming. In order to help you streamline though, we’ve decided to highlight one of our favourite new galleries - the Navillus Gallery.
The recently opened Navillus Gallery, located on Davenport in...
Fashion Crumb.... Ramp1885
“Exploring the untapped fashion reservoirs of the world”
With well over a decade of writing, fashion, and PR experience under her belt, Toronto-based Hina Ansari has launched a new blog that strives to explore fashion in every hidden corner of the globe. Ramp1885, aptly named after the very first catwalk in the world was used in 1885, boasts an international team and a roster of...
Culture Crumb...Varied and Breathtaking photos
From the Earth’s natural phenomenon’s and mysteries to manmade creations of pure genius, our world is a pretty spectacular place. Below are some fascinating images of both the organic and material wonders of the planet.
Isle of Lamu. Lost paradise in the Indian Ocean.
The World’s highest chained carousel. Vienna, 117 meters
Thor’s Well aka ”the gates of the...
Photography crumb...Archiving Legends
Some of the World’s greatest photographers showing off some of the World’s greatest moments in photograph (and their personal favorites!):
In Tim Mantoani’s new book titled Behind Photographs: Archiving Photographic Legends, he aims to bring awareness and deserved respect to the photographers of our day who are lesser known in their craft yet who have created reknowned...
Travel Crumb... Incredible India
The Society Global’s Australian correspondent, Georgia Hopkins, recently traveled to India and embarked on a month long adventure through this ancient and beautiful country. Below, in Georgia’s own words, is a little taste of her travels and even a few eat/sleep/shop tips for the curious traveler.
Inspired by India, Georgia has also started offering gorgeous hand-woven, vintage...
Crafty crumb...DIY Candles
Do It Youself: How to create homemade Satsuma candles in less than 5 minutes:
So simple, so genius. This is definitly an easy craft to try at home! See the how-to here.
Art Crumb...Paper Creations
How utterly fantastic are the illustrations created by Moscow-born artist Yulia Brodskaya? Look closer- they’re actually bits of paper rolled, shaped, molded and glued using a technique known as quilling. The artist says she has always had a love of this craft and possessed a fascination for materials; she simply needed to discover a way to express it. For more information on her, or to...
Fashion&Design crumb...A piece of Chanel History
The apartment of Gabrielle Chanel
Made of dark woods, inspired by Japanese and Italian décor and styled with a luxurious air of antiquity; the residence of Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel remains today as a symbol of the iconic designer’s eternal style. The apartment is not only lavishly decorated and exquisitely furnished, but also possesses key objects and symbols of her noted spirituality and...
Photography crumb...Pretty Much Everything
Some of the most intriguing, revealing and impacting portraits of today’s cultural icons can be seen in the work of Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin, a husband and wife team whose photographs never cease to fascinate. In honour of their wildly successful 20-year career, a 666 page tome of their most daring work is being released titled Pretty Much Everything. With a proclivity for...
Architecture crumb...Back to Nature
In the dense forests of Sweden one can find no greater calm and solitude. Perhaps this was the thinking behind the Treehotel, a development in the beautiful region of Haras, which seems more like a natural phenomenon than a man-made creation. Individual cabin-like structures reside in the trees 5 meters above the ground and provide fantastic views of the surrounding environment. Blending...
Ad Crumb...Iris Apfel, a rare "Bird of Fashion"
The 90-year old fashion extrovert is already something of a legend. Renowned for her oversized circular spectacles, bold sense of colour and intriguing use of texture and pattern combinations, Iris Apfel is recognizable in every subsection of the fashion world. If you haven’t already seen MAC’s new campaign featuring this fashionista, check it out! The line, which debuted January 5th and...
Literary Crumb...Predictions from Science Fiction
Sci-fi author William Gibson is renowned for many things- most notably may be his uncanny ability to gaze into the future and translate what he sees into his present day novels. Being one of the first to foresee the idea of reality television, and playing with the concept of the “cyber punk” and a technologically dominating world, his predictions are not so far off. In his most recent...
Art Crumb...A Plastic World
The interior installations of Penique Productions (an art and design group based out of Rio de Jenairo, Barcelona and Spain) showcases interiors in a dynamic and slightly eerie way. Wrapped in plastic using massive balloons which cover all surfaces of each area, the rooms give off the impression of a futuristic, unfamiliar world that both intrigues and slightly frightens the viewer. The artists...
The Society Toronto Member Spotlight: Sydney Wills
WHERE DO YOU LIVE: Leslieville Occupation: Co-Owner at The Narwhal (www.narwhalboutique.com) MEMBER SINCE: 2007/2008? FAVOURITE CULTURAL ACTIVITY: Art Museums MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT WITH THE SOCIETY: The Society Supper Salon Presents: Simply Sweden last year. The food, the house, the people, it was all pretty special. SOUNDTRACK OF YOUR LIFE: Lykke Li, The Kills, The Knife FAVOURITE...
Tech Crumb...Capturing Moments in Hyper-Realism:...
Over 15 years ago, Stanford University created the first light field camera by using a super computer tethered to numerous cameras, all capturing various directions and angles of light. Now, the same product is available in a pocket-sized form for the average consumer! Lytro is the world’s first camera that has the ability to capture all light rays and their directions in any given scene,...
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Architecture Crumb…. Desert Home
A few months ago, VOGUE featured Aerin Lauder’s magnificent Aspen home. With gorgeous white capped mountains dotting the background, the estate was the ultimate cozy winter chalet.
Taking a step in the opposite direction, however, is this featured digital desert home. Created byStudio Aiko, this sandy hideaway features floor to ceiling windows and a...
December 2011
13 posts
New Years Eve Crumb.... Champagne by Jean Paul...
As countless bottles of bubbly are put on ice to ring in 2012, we thought it only fitting to feature a blog posting on Piper-Heidsieck Black Cancan, one of the most badass bottles of champers we have seen in recent history. Created in collaboration with fashion darling (and more recently, fashion bad boy) Jean Paul Gaultier, the bottle is covered in black satin latex and features black Swarovski...
Creative Crumb...Kickstarter.com
For the past year, Culturites have been hearing bits & pieces about the site kickstarter.com, an online funding platform for creative projects. It wasn’t until the holidays hit and we had some time to peruse and realize just how BRILLIANT it is. Kickstarter.com is a company after our own hearts by providing a platform for emerging artists.
The concept: Every week, tens of thousands of...
Art Crumb...the Human Narrative
The surreal atmosphere and light of the Mexican city San Miguel de Allende is what sparked photographer Russell Monk’s love of the country and where his inspiration was born from its local people. After visiting the area to do a book and documentary on the Day of the Dead Festival, his attraction to the beautiful country drew him in, causing him to move permanently back later. Featured in...
The Society Presents: 2011 Holiday Gift Guide
As malls & boutiques plunge into a dangerous holiday frenzy, The Society is thrilled to announce our latest partnership with online “digital discovery destination” - AHAlife. Featuring a wide collection of one-of-a-kind items from across the globe and hand-selected by a group of international tastemakers, AHAlife strives to re-invigorate our sense of discovery and to help steer us...
Photography crumb...Turning the Bleak into the...
With an obvious taste for adventure, photojournalist Richard Mosse has been all over the world capturing some of the most terrible, fascinating and newsworthy events of our time. His new collection titled Infra not only presents the current situation of the civil war in Congo, but puts the situation in a whole new light using infrared film to juxtapose the dismal landscape of the war-torn...
Art Crumb...The Man who Coveted the Moon
Private Moon is a series created which documents man’s personal relationship with the illuminated planet. This mystically captivating installation was created by Russian artist Leonid Tishcov and photographer Boris Bendikov, and is described by the artist as a “visual poem, telling the story about a man who found the moon and stayed with her for the rest of his life”....
Interior Design Crumb...Fantastic Libraries
There’s something about books that inspire a deep urge to show them off and proudly present them to the world in a artistic way. Check out these inspiring designs and rethink the way you show off your favorite literature!
Media Crumb...Outrageously Creative ads
Whether it takes you a while to fully understand the message, or it’s meaning is so obvious it’s practically thrown in your face, there’s no denying the creativity of these advertisements!
Art Crumb...Shane McAdams
These days, the jaded world of art seems to have seen it all. So when an artist emerges who produces breathtaking pieces that make the viewer inspired, curious and fascinated, it truly is a thing of genius. Brooklyn-based artist Shane McAdams does just that, creating art based on the notion of abstract minimalism juxtaposed with fine, intricate detailing. Using extracted, heated ink from...
Culture Crumb: WANDERERS pop up Palm Beach shop
“NOT ALL THOSE WHO WANDER ARE LOST”
Culturites are on holiday in Palm Beach and got to check out WANDERERS pop up Palm Beach shop, co-owned by one of our favorite Miami members, Matthew Chevallard who also founded Del Toro shoes. Everything in the shop is made by local Palm Beach designers. We were wanderlusting after the beachy black & white photography & Del Toro canvas...
The AGO presents: the Collector's Series
Back for its second year in a row, the Art Gallery of Ontario Collector’s series presents the personal art collection of a specially selected and boldface Canadian notable, offering the general public a glimpse into their private world. This year, the fabulous and trendy Jeanne Beker acts as guest curator and has put together a collection of paintings, sculptures and photography by various...
Historical crumb...Instants in Time
Grand Central Station, NYC
Construction of the Titanic
The World’s highest alley oop
Eiffel Tower, 1953
Alfred Hitchcock directing the MGM lion
The 1st Tour de France finish, 1903
Omen, John Gutmann in 1934
After the war; return of the Mona Lisa
Frank Sinatra, 1938
vintage train wreck
Wembley Stadium football game, London 1954
Coco Chanel at work
Frida...
November 2011
18 posts
Toronto's Gingerbread Build
This weekend, celebrate the spirit of the season by being with those you love, making something sweet, and raising both awarenes and funds for a good cause. From December 3-4, culinary architects, lovers of baking and anyone with a sweet tooth can come out and create their own gingerbread house at the annual event geared towards supporting local Habitat for Humanity projects. Past...
Photography crumb...the Fuzion of Fashion and...
Further proof that fashion, interior design, photography, and all other art forms are interrelated; all, at times, juxtaposing and harmoniously complementing one another. Below are some great images of that harmony between the design of clothing and the design of space. Wow!
Images from various print publications, all via Yellowtrace
Culture Crumb...Toronto's growth displayed through...
Rayka Kupesic - “Winter Nathan Phillips Square” 1982
With vivid, diverse and slightly conservative portrayals of Toronto displayed in a brief 50 year history, the book Toronto through Art was published in 1983 to celebrate the city’s approaching 150th anniversary. With notable artists’ work like Lawren Harris and Kim Ondaatje, the pages document the artistic movements of...
Foodie Crumb...Creative sandwich recipes
Love sandwiches but tired of the same-old boring options? Try some of these fantastic combinations to make your own gourmet creation at home. To view recipes, click on the photos below!
Vietnamese Steak Sandwich
The Ultimate Veggie Burger
Grecian Turkey Dream
Toasted Tomato, Basil and Goat Cheese compilation
Sweet Potato and Avocado Club
Art Crumb...Oleg Gordienkog and his creative...
The Ukraine-based photographer Gordienkog caught the pure beauty of this scene; so perfect in it’s natural creation that no designer could dream up its “design” but mother nature herself. Titled “Tunnel of Love”, this forgotten and wildly overgrown railway displays the beautiful art of the natural world.
Inspiration crumb...Hipsterized Family Portraits
Tired of the typically stiff family photos with those glazed over smiles and 90’s-style feel? Take a cue from Netherland’s-based Studio Amber, who create fabulously fun portraits by allowing the client to choose from an assortment of great vintage designer duds and quirky original art backgrounds for their completely personalized photos. What a blast!
The Nylite Project by Tretorn
What was Björn Borg always sporting when he entered the tennis arena? A pair of Tretorn’s Nylite tennis shoes, of course. Created in 1967 and notable for being the first luxury sports shoe, the Nylites are a true symbol of the classic style that Tretorn is renowned for and celebrates the sleek simplicity that is Swedish fashion. Earlier this year, the company launched The Nylite Project in...
Arts & Culture crumb...Surrealist inspiration
From architecture to photography, film to interior decoration; surrealism can be seen all around us. Though the dynamic style dates back to the works of revolutionary artists like Dali, de Chirico and Duchamp, its influence is still wide spread through a vast spectrum of artistic avenues. Enjoy the unreal, entertaining, imaginative and sometimes deeply moving works of surrealism.
Inception....
Foodie Crumb...Canadian Comfort
As the end of 2011 approaches (hard to believe, right?), a definite trend of the year in culinary tastes is apparent. A return to comfort food using the most classic, sinful and savoury Canadian traditions has emerged, and foodies around the country are loving it. Here are 3 of the year’s top restaurant picks for eating gluttonously in the city. Take a break from calorie-counting and try...
Entertainment Crumb...The Festivities of Movember...
For Torontonians rocking the ‘stache (or in the process of making it grow) there’s a whole roster of things to do in the city to celebrate this unifying month in support of Prostate Cancer awareness and research. Whatever your facial hair looks like- come out to celebrate men’s health in hopes that the day will soon come when Prostate Cancer is a thing of the past. See below...
Art Crumb...Mist from the West
As Karin Bubas enters into a new realm of photography and art, Torontonians are invited to celebrate her talent and share in the experience at tonight’s opening reception for Colour Field, her promising new exhibit. Beginning this evening and running until December 23rd at Monte Clark Gallery in the Distillery District, her eerily still landscapes and mysterious narratives of...
Music Crumb...A Piano Lover's Paradise
Do you adore the powerful melodies of pianists and composers like Mendelssohn, Smetana and Martinu? Are you an avid lover of Beethoven? Then look no further for something to do this weekend. Lang Lang, Chinese piano prodigy and recipient of one of Time’s most influential people of 2009, is in Toronto at Roy Thomson Hall for a 10-day series where he will perform pieces by various pianists,...
Art Crumb...A New Perspective on Earth
Quebec native and founder of Cirque du Soleil Guy Laliberté spent 11 days aboard a Russian rocket experiencing the world from a viewpoint seen by a very limited and lucky few. He took thousands of photographs of his journey, all of which showcase the glorious nature of our world that is so often taken for granted. His reason for this expedition? To both raise awareness of the earth’s...
Fashion Crumb...Calling all Man Repellers
Leandra Medine, aka The Man Repeller, is coming to Toronto’s Holt Renfrew on Bloor street from 1-2:30 pm on November 8th to celebrate the launch of the luxury department store’s new blog, Holts Muse. Known for her witty take on style and ability to bring humor to the renowned supercilious notion of high fashion, she is an inspiration to trend-lovers around the world. So prepare...
Health Crumb...The Total Benefits of Tea
There’s no denying the feel-good sensation that comes from sipping a hot cup of tea on a cool afternoon. Research continues to show the total body benefits of this super-substance, and the exponentially growing number of tea-loving addicts says it all. This is no fad- it may in fact be the secret to many of today’s health issues. With hundreds of varieties to choose from and countless...
Media Crumb...New Campaign by David Lynch for Dom...
A still-shot of the campaign, set to fully launch in December. For a behind-the-scenes video, visit Nowness.com upon release either today or tomorrow (Friday, Nov.4).
Art Crumb...Dazzling Graffiti in Iceland
The glittering installations created by Danish/Czech artist Theresa Himmer have our eyes sparkling almost as much as the dynamic graffiti itself. These massive installations in Reykjavik, Iceland are inspired by the surreal beauty of the land’s terrain and represent the way in which the elements affect how nature appears. The influence that wind and light have on what we see in the natural...
CAMPING CRUMB:
Glamping on NYC’s rooftops anyone?
Artist, designer and Brooklyn based builder Thomas Stevenson noticed how “underutilized rooftop space is for habitation and decided to build his own mini-commune with the open space”. The project Bivouac New York is a “camp site comprised of five lean-to tents that includes a canteen with a kitchen and library.”
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October 2011
17 posts
Event Crumb.... The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair
This Friday, November 4, for the second year in a row, The Society will be partnering with The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair to showcase some of the best equestrian competition from around the world and some of the finest agricultural products that the province has to offer!
The Royal (as we have affectionately come to know it) is celebrating it’s 89th year and has long been lauded as one...