My Winnipeg

Beschrijving

What do Guy Maddin, Marcel Dzama, AA Bronson, and Diana Thorneycroft have in common? They’re from Winnipeg. Instigated by a French museum and touring France and Canada, this exhibition and accompanying publication set out to show that – far from heading toward globalization – the art world is driven by thriving but little-known centers of creative activity. Artists are inspired by the cities in which they live and the work they produce helps define their region’s identity. This identity is carried in films, music, literature and art, conveying these artists’ vision around the globe. Winnipeg is a prime example of how geographical location can shape artistic production and how that production can explode onto the international scene. This densely-packed publication looks at Winnipeg’s art scene from the ground up. Original essays by French and Canadian critics along with illustrated biographies of dozens of artists provide an up-close view of an intensely productive artistic community. Publication of an exhibition held at La Maison rouge, Paris (June – September 2011), Musée International des Arts Modestes), Sète, France (November 2011 – May 2012), and Plug In ICA, Winnipeg Canada in 2012. Published with Editions Fage. In English and French.