Eastern Bloc (art centre)

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Eastern Bloc is an artist-run centre [1] based in Montreal, 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 2014, the festival aboard thematics of black market and clandestineness,[8] presenting artists such Nicolas Maigret, Steve Bates, Erin Sexton and Melissa F. Clarke.[9]

In 2012, the festival was concerned with symmetrical systems.[10]

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 (Jean-Sébastien Senécal) , Samuel St-Aubin, Stephen Kelly
  • Santiago Leal
  • Audrey Samson

2013-2014:

2012-2013:

See also

References

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