Quebec
Highlights
Présomption de flânage
Exploration of the phenomenon of the occupation of public space by young people through portraits of teenagers and unusual places in Quebec City. The images are accompanied by a text scrolling on an electronic billboard that denounces a municipal regulation prohibiting strolling in public places. A "strolling permit" was distributed during the opening of the event.
Walking pieces
Porter une marche
Porter une marche is a participatory artwork which seeks to connect two strangers through walking, using audio from recorded walks. While activating the artwork outdoors, the walker-wearer experiences ambient sounds of both walks so that the two are united across space and time.
Articles elsewhere
Interview with François Morelli
As part of the release of the hardcover/ e-book release of my book, Walking as Artistic Practice (softcover comes out in April!), I’m going to be publishing some brief interviews with the various artists, authors, researchers, creatives, collectives, and platforms whose art practice, written material, or other works I cite and mention. My 15th interview […]
Points d’ouïe et Écoutoir Potentiel Imaginaire en chantier
2023 Desartsonnants, chantiers de choses en écoute, Écoutoir Potentiel Imaginaire en cours et à venir … – Début d’un nouveau … Plus
Les bottines souriantes
The path through the park presents a contrast to the city streets and sidewalks: it’s not covered in ice, or at least, not as much. I enjoyed being able to walk part of the way to work without being concerned about falling–or, rather, making a hard landing. It was hard to hear the chickadees and … Continue reading Les bottines souriantes →
Fifty Walks: 19
Old Quebec City, QuebecI love this city, the age of it, the architecture, the French. Taking a break from a cross-country drive, needing to move my stiff legs and aching hip, I set out for a stroll. It's a magical place, and I was happy to be there. No matter how aimlessly you walk, all streets seem to lead to the Chateau Frontenac and the promenade overlooking the St. Lawrence River. I picked up speed along the Promenade des Gouverneurs boardwalk. In the distance a silver autumn light joined th [...]
