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Eastern Bloc (art centre)

Eastern Bloc (art centre)

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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

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

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

References

  1. [1]
    "Regroupement des centres d'artistes autogérés du Québec, "Eastern Bloc"". Retrieved 1 February 2014.
  2. [2]
    Delgado, Jérôme (2 April 2011). "Arts numériques - Souffle le vent de la relève" (in French). Retrieved 1 February 2014.
  3. [3]
    "Montreal Galleries, "Eastern Bloc"" (in French). Retrieved 1 February 2014.
  4. [4]
    "Tourisme Montreal, Eastern Bloc" (in French). 16 November 2012. Retrieved 1 February 2014.
  5. [5]
    Marco. "audiovisualcity.org, "Sight & Sound"" (in French). Archived from the original on 3 February 2014. Retrieved 1 February 2014.
  6. [6]
    Gruet-Pelchat, Ariane. "INTERFÉRENCES ET DÉCONSTRUCTION AU FESTIVAL D'ART NUMÉRIQUE SIGHT AND SOUND" (in French). Bande à part. Retrieved 1 February 2014.
  7. [7]
    Walz, Kira (8 November 2012). "New media on the Bloc". The McGill Daily. Retrieved 1 February 2014.
  8. [9]
    Delgado, Jérôme. "Les versants clandestins du numérique" (in French). Retrieved 1 February 2014.
  9. [10]
    "Top 6 Events to Catch at Montreal's Sight & Sound Festival". Blouin Art Info. 26 April 2013. Retrieved 1 February 2014.
  10. [11]
    Recanati, Grey (27 April 2012). "Arts numériques à Montréal I" (in French). TP1. Retrieved 1 February 2014.


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