Antidote Magazine | The Remedy is Diversity

In awareness of the beauty and diversity of animals in the world, Artist Máximo Riera has designed a collection of chairs in the biological likeness of various animals. From the detailing of the skin of the Hippopotamus Chair to the curved horn of the Beetle Chair, the collection demonstrates the beauty in nature while creating a striking visual display with a practical application.

One of the few good things about cold crappy weather is that it allows you to add another layer to your look. It doesn’t have to be a parka but a top coat. So ditch the Canada Goose and give yourself some options. Here are some picks to add to your wardrobe and accessorize your look[spacer]

Antidote Magazine met up with one of Ottawa’s premiere bartenders, Chloe Vincent, at Fresco’s Guest Room, located at 354 Elgin St, to acquire a recipe. After much persistence, bribes, and flirtations, Ms Vincent finally agreed to give us a sneak peek into one of her signature cocktails,”The Yellow Submarine.” Luckily for us hell didn’t have to freeze over.

The words associated with Madonna all hold strength and respect. Whether it be her groundbreaking music, her explorative imagery with Steven Meisel (whom every model and celebrity yearns to work with today), her iconic tours, expanding family or her highly reproduced aesthetics. One could argue that Madonna’s career is primarily based on aesthetics.

“Come in my child. I sense a heavy heart.”   “Sit.”   My nervous hand searched for support as I carefully sat in a plush leather chair in what appeared to be a small cramped room. “You have come to me with a tall order, why have you awoken me from my rest?”