Gestes d'artistes = Artists' Gestures

Fraser, Marie; Lafortune, Marie-Josée; Kocache, Moukhtar. Gestes d'artistes = Artists' Gestures. Montréal, Qc: Optica, 2003.

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Abstract (English)

The curators introduce this exhibition of performance art with a consideration of the ramifications of the artist’s gesture in public space. Kocache recounts the catastrophic events that led to the cancellation of the exhibition in New York and its relocation to Montreal. The artists are interviewed by the curators; the discussion focuses on the relational nature of the work, particularly in its public manifestations. Text in French and English. Biographical notes.

Résumé

Les commissaires présentent cette exposition d’art performatif en considérant l’impact du geste de l’artiste dans l’espace public. Kocache relate les événements catastrophiques qui ont forcé le déplacement de l’exposition new yorkaise vers Montréal. Inclut des entretiens entre les artistes et les commissaires ; les discussions portent sur la nature relationnelle et la dimension publique de leur travail. Texte en français et anglais. Notices biographiques.

Types: Catalogues > Exhibition catalogues
All Contributors: Fraser, Marie (Curator); Fraser, Marie (Interviewer); Fraser, Marie (Author); Lafortune, Marie-Josée (Curator); Lafortune, Marie-Josée (Interviewer); Lafortune, Marie-Josée (Author); Kocache, Moukhtar (Author); Bouchard, Carl (Artist); Bouchard, Carl (Interviewee); Dufrasne, Martin (Artist); Dufrasne, Martin (Interviewee); Echenberg, Rachel (Artist); Echenberg, Rachel (Interviewee); de Groot, Raphaëlle (Artist); de Groot, Raphaëlle (Interviewee); Guerrera, Massimo (Artist); Guerrera, Massimo (Interviewee); Neumark, Devora (Artist); Neumark, Devora (Interviewee); Ross, Ron (Translator); Tougas, Colette (Translator)
Dossier: 330 - OPTICA (Montréal)
Collation: 88 p. : 36 ill. (28 en coul.) ; 24 x 16 cm
ISBN: 2922085082
Language of Publication: French; English
Publishers: Montréal, Qc: Optica
Artists: Bouchard, Carl; Dufrasne, Martin; Echenberg, Rachel; De Groot, Raphaëlle; Guerrera, Massimo; Neumark, Devora
Critics / Curators / Historians: Fraser, Marie; Lafortune, Marie-Josée
Art Organizations: Exhibition Centres > Canada > Quebec > Optica (Montréal)
Event Statement: Dates d'exposition: 7 - 14 Oct. 2001, Optica (Montréal).
Keywords: PERFORMANCE; PUBLIC ART; ART PUBLIC; GESTURE; GESTE; AUDIENCE RECEPTION; ACCUEIL PAR LE PUBLIC; BODY; CORPS; EVERYDAY LIFE; VIE QUOTIDIENNE; INSTALLATION; PROCESS; PROCESSUS; REPETITION; RÉPÉTITION; SELF; SOI; SEXUALITY; SEXUALITÉ; ENVIRONNEMENT URBAIN; URBAN ENVIRONMENT; ARTIST'S CONDITION; CONDITION DE L'ARTISTE; CHANCE; HASARD; CITY; VILLE; COMMUNITY; COMMUNAUTÉ; CONTROL; CONTRÔLE; DIALOGUE; EMPATHY; EMPATHIE; ENCOUNTER; RENCONTRE(S); EPHEMERALITY; ÉPHÉMÈRE; EXCHANGE PROJECTS; ÉCHANGE; FEMALE BODY; CORPS FÉMININ; GIFT; CADEAU; IDENTITY; IDENTITÉ; INTERVENTION; MATERIALS; MATÉRIAUX; MOBILITY; MOBILITÉ; OTHER, THE; AUTRE; POSSIBILITY; POSSIBILITÉ; PRACTISE; PRATIQUE; PRESENCE; PRÉSENCE; PRIVATE / PUBLIC; PRIVÉ / PUBLIC; PUBLIC SPACE; ESPACE PUBLIC; RELATIONSHIPS; RELATIONS; SAFETY; SÛRETÉ; VULNERABILITY; VULNÉRABILITÉ
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Date Deposited: 01 Dec 2003
Last Modified: 22 Apr 2021 20:45
URI: http://e-artexte.ca/id/eprint/16218
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