Observation and Writing Evening

A notebook, a pen, an exhibition at 401 Richmond, and inspiration from Nicolas Nova’s ‘observation notebook’.

A sensory exploration of reality through observation and writing exercises at an exhibition at 401 Richmond.

Led by Dyana Ouvrard, this workshop draws inspiration from Nicolas Nova’s book *Exercices d’observation* and offers a sensory exploration of reality through observation and writing exercises. The workshop will begin with a visit to a gallery located in the historic 401 Richmond building, to sharpen one’s gaze and attention to the ordinary, then continue with a return to the studio to put the collected observations into words.

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Workshop taught in French

A seated participant observes framed artworks hanging on the wall in the gallery.
© Le Labo | Dyana Ouvrard
Participants observing artworks in the gallery as part of the workshop.
© Le Labo | Dyana Ouvrard
A participant writing in front of an artwork during the gallery workshop.
© Le Labo | Dyana Ouvrard
Dyana Ouvrard writing in a notebook during the evening workshop.
© Le Labo | Dyana Ouvrard
A participant writing their observations in a notebook in front of an exhibition during the workshop.
© Le Labo | Dyana Ouvrard
Alexane Couture taking notes in the exhibition space during the workshop.
© Le Labo | Dyana Ouvrard

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