
Spins & Needles is taking a wee break this April (we’re on vacation!) but we will be back to regular scheduled programming with a party on May 25.
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Ville de Montreal street signs incorporated into festival gates
One thing I love about walking around Montreal is how many design ideas you [...]
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One of the first thing you notice as an out-of-towner in downtown Halifax is that the streets [...]
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So hopefully the snow is gone for good (fingers crossed) and we can finally put that winter jacket away. Here’s few photos from spring weekenders to Toronto. Happy May weekend!
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<div class="post-bodycopy clearfix"><p>Surfing the net for inspiration, I came across a few past urban camouflage interventions that play with the idea of concealment using various techniques and materials including photography and paint, found objects in commercial spaces and designed tarp.</p>
<p>Two artists use photography to blend themselves in with the environment. [...]
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I last posted about the arrival of spring, but according to the Weather Network, we’ll be getting some flurries late next week (ouch – [...]
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With the festival ending a few days ago, we want to give a big shout out to everyone who took the time to be part [...]
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Magda Sayeg stitching for the Mexico City Bus Project, 2008
Fittingly, the seventh and final artist profile features who many would consider is [...]
Continue reading Urban Cozy Project Artist Profile: Magda Sayeg (KnittaPlease)

It was two sad days last Sunday and Monday when we de-installed the urban cozies from [...]
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In addition to the contributions from the artists who have been profiled so far, here’s a recap of some memorable cozies. Don’t get us wrong – we love all the urban cozies that came to us, like they were are own! The ones that follow though definitely brought smiles [...]
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