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 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
