Category Archives: Public art proposal

Big Empty Walls

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Taylor C. Noakes

I remember seeing pictures from Tehran when I was a kid – it may have been on CNN and may have been related to the Iran-Contra scandal, or the USS Vincennes accidental shoot-down of an air-liner, or the Tanker War … Continue reading →

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The first five things I’d do as mayor…

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Taylor C. Noakes

So I’ve been trying to narrow it down and it’s not working too well. In any event, here’s something to chew on… 1. Transit: Build a new Métro system to cover the entire Island of Montreal, with 24hr regular service … Continue reading →

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Mordecai Richler’s Ghost

Posted on December 29, 2010 by Taylor C. Noakes

In case you’ve had your head stuck under a rock for the last few weeks, a petition has been put forth by City Councilor Marvin Rotrand to have something named after Richler before the 10th anniversary of death this July. … Continue reading →

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Public art proposal No. 1

Posted on November 2, 2010 by Taylor C. Noakes

So I suppose this is a call for assistance. I’ve never been involved in organizing a piece of public art, but I believe an excellent example is staring all of us in the face. As an environmentalist, I consider massive … Continue reading →

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