'In the dark years of the regime, illustrators managed to make their art flourish in film posters', Lawrence Formisano
Scratch a little and we are all immigrants…
Following its lauded Prague exhibit in August, Palbric Art Foundation presents the first North American stop of Do Not Pass By, featuring surreal, vintage film posters by Czech-Canadian artist Milos Reindl, along with their hidden messages of social criticism. The exposition was held in the lobby of Complexe Guy-Favreau from June 21-July 13 as a part of World Refugee Day 2017.
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Complexe Guy-Favreau, Montreal, QC H2Z, Canada
The Do Not Pass By is a touring exhibition showcasing some of Reindl's posters. Started in Prague, Czech Republic in 2016 the exhibition visited also his second home Montréal in 2017.
Ressurection (1962) by Miloš ReindlPalbric Art Foundation
Art is the universal language we can all enjoy. Do Not Pass By is a timely celebration of diversity, multiculturalism and integration, intended to address the issue of immigrants and refugees in a way that will amuse, enlighten and educate, and in the process, reduce xenophobia.
We are grateful to our hosts (2016) by Palbric Art FoundationPalbric Art Foundation
Malachias miracle (1963) by Miloš ReindlPalbric Art Foundation
This initiative begins with Milos Reindl, a remarkable Czech-Canadian artist and onetime political refugee.
On the Rope (1963) by Miloš ReindlPalbric Art Foundation
From typical collages, to his bold paintings and masterful lines, Reindl contributed to the richness and diversity of Czechoslovak graphic art.
Human body (2016) by Palbric Art FoundationPalbric Art Foundation
For whom Havana dances (1963) by Miloš ReindlPalbric Art Foundation
Showcasing some of his 30 vintage posters, the exhibition pairs Reindl’s art with accompanying text honouring milestone achievements by former refugees, and the positive impact these immigrants ultimately had on the countries that they now call home.
Gestures (2016) by Palbric Art FoundationPalbric Art Foundation
The Black Wings (1963) by Miloš ReindlPalbric Art Foundation
Every day - Sunday (1962) by Miloš ReindlPalbric Art Foundation
The passages alongside each poster cover varied topics including food, music, funerals, architecture and beauty in a way that celebrates diversity and unites us.
Beauty (2016) by Palbric Art FoundationPalbric Art Foundation
The Sun and the Shadow (1962) by Miloš ReindlPalbric Art Foundation
Accatone (1963) by Miloš ReindlPalbric Art Foundation
Palbric Art Foundation presents... Do Not Pass ByPalbric Art Foundation
The Cossacks (1961) by Miloš ReindlPalbric Art Foundation
Diversity of food (2016) by Palbric Art FoundationPalbric Art Foundation
Princess of Clèves (1961) by Miloš ReindlPalbric Art Foundation
Mr. Fool (The cucumber hero) (1963) by Miloš ReindlPalbric Art Foundation
Rosemarie the Girl (1962) by Miloš ReindlPalbric Art Foundation
Death called Enegelchen (1962) by Miloš ReindlPalbric Art Foundation
"Milos Reindl: a great artist with more than one identity, more than one country to call homeland and more than one talent to be shared, is an ideal icon of this Palbric, plural initiative"
Michael Cukier
Founder, Palbric Art Foundation
The Black Sea Hero (1964) by Miloš ReindlPalbric Art Foundation
Artemisia (1964) by Miloš ReindlPalbric Art Foundation
Well, young man? (1964) by Miloš ReindlPalbric Art Foundation
The Ship Attack (1964) by Miloš ReindlPalbric Art Foundation
Shot in the Haze (1964) by Miloš ReindlPalbric Art Foundation
Departures (2016) by Palbric Art FoundationPalbric Art Foundation
Four steps away from infinity (1965) by Miloš ReindlPalbric Art Foundation
Werner Holt's Adventure (1965) by Miloš ReindlPalbric Art Foundation
My way home (And they were seventeen...) (1965) by Miloš ReindlPalbric Art Foundation
Netizen (2016) by Palbric Art FoundationPalbric Art Foundation
The End and the Beginning (1966) by Miloš ReindlPalbric Art Foundation
The Ashes (1966) by Miloš ReindlPalbric Art Foundation
Murder, she said... (1966) by Miloš ReindlPalbric Art Foundation
“What you see is line of posters. Soon, with your encouragement, I hope to use them to create a corridor of light and enlightenment, throughout the world, promoting the diversity of world cultures. I hope to encourage our 7 billion inhabitants of this planet to see, appreciate and be grateful for the beauty and variety that we all share.”
Michael Cukier
Founder, Palbric Art Foundation
My wife (1967)Palbric Art Foundation
The Top Secret Premiere (1967) by Miloš ReindlPalbric Art Foundation
The sixteen years old (1968) by Miloš ReindlPalbric Art Foundation
Diversity - are we nuts? (2016) by Palbric Art FoundationPalbric Art Foundation
The best woman of my life (1968) by Miloš ReindlPalbric Art Foundation
Shadows behind you (1959) by Miloš ReindlPalbric Art Foundation
Milos Reindl is best known for his large-scale wall paintings and brilliant film posters.
12 Angry men (1960) by Miloš ReindlPalbric Art Foundation
Reindl defected from Czechoslovakia in 1968, starting a new life in Canada and a career as a ne arts professor.
12 Angry men (1960) by Miloš ReindlPalbric Art Foundation
His unorthodox teaching methods and rich central European intellectual background gained him considerable popularity, and contributed to the international success of many of his Université Laval pupils.
On the Roofs of Budapest (1960) by Miloš ReindlPalbric Art Foundation
On the Roofs of Budapest (1960) by Miloš ReindlPalbric Art Foundation
In parallel with his teaching, Reindl continued to paint, and during his 35 years in exile in Canada he created hundreds of oil paintings, gouaches, and drawings.
On the Bridge (1961) by Miloš ReindlPalbric Art Foundation
The subject matter of his work appears mostly introspective, however on second glance, his art actually often contains social criticism, and expresses empathy for the victims of oppression and war.
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