Eastern Bloc (art centre)
Eastern Bloc is an artist-run centre[1] based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, dedicated to digital art.[2] The centre was founded by Eliane Ellbogen and Sandor Poloskei in 2007.[3] Its programming includes meeting with artists (Salon : Data),[4] new media art laboratories,[4] residencies, and the annual Sight and Sound festival.[5]
Sight and Sound Festival[edit]
Sight and Sound is an international festival presenting digital art performances and installations as well as conferences on this subject.[6] In line with the centre mandate, it gives an important place to emerging artists.[7]
In 2015, the festival theme was HyperLocal. It included the work of Daniel Jolliffe.[8]
In 2014, the festival was centred around the theme of black market and clandestineness,[9] presenting artists such Nicolas Maigret, Steve Bates, Erin Sexton and Melissa F. Clarke.[10]
In 2012, the festival was concerned with symmetrical systems.[11]
Residencies[edit]
Eastern Bloc hosts artist residencies (for local and international artists). The program promulgates critical engagement, with a focus on DIY and open source culture as well as the political discourse surrounding contemporary digital culture.
Past artists in residence include:
2015-2016:
- Yolanda Duarte
- Lucas Paris
2014-2015:
- Sofian Audry, Samuel St-Aubin, Stephen Kelly
- Santiago Leal
- Audrey Samson
2013-2014:
- Sahar Kubba
- Erin Gee
- Jordan Loeppky-Kolesnik
- Jan Reimer and Max Stein
2012-2013:
- Collectif Termostat
- Fiona Annis
- Tyson Parks
- Kelly Jaclynn Andres
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "Regroupement des centres d'artistes autogérés du Québec, "Eastern Bloc"". Retrieved 1 February 2014.
- ^ Delgado, Jérôme (2 April 2011). "Arts numériques - Souffle le vent de la relève" (in French). Retrieved 1 February 2014.
- ^ "Montreal Galleries, "Eastern Bloc"" (in French). Retrieved 1 February 2014.
- ^ a b "Tourisme Montreal, Eastern Bloc" (in French). 16 November 2012. Retrieved 1 February 2014.
- ^ Marco. "audiovisualcity.org, "Sight & Sound"" (in French). Archived from the original on 3 February 2014. Retrieved 1 February 2014.
- ^ Gruet-Pelchat, Ariane. "INTERFÉRENCES ET DÉCONSTRUCTION AU FESTIVAL D'ART NUMÉRIQUE SIGHT AND SOUND" (in French). Bande à part. Retrieved 1 February 2014.
- ^ Walz, Kira (8 November 2012). "New media on the Bloc". The McGill Daily. Retrieved 1 February 2014.
- ^ "Eastern Bloc's Sight + Sound Fest Returns to its Roots". The Link Newspaper. Concordia University. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
- ^ Delgado, Jérôme. "Les versants clandestins du numérique" (in French). Retrieved 1 February 2014.
- ^ "Top 6 Events to Catch at Montreal's Sight & Sound Festival". Blouin Art Info. 26 April 2013. Retrieved 1 February 2014.
- ^ Recanati, Grey (27 April 2012). "Arts numériques à Montréal I" (in French). TP1. Retrieved 1 February 2014.
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