L'art en actes : Le Lieu, centre en art actuel 1982-1997 : Performance, installation, manoeuvre, arts média

A chronological, exhaustive inventory of Le Lieu’s first 15 years of gallery programming and various outreach activities, events and productions; with information essential to the analysis of the main currents of performance, installation, public intervention (“manœuvre”) and media arts in Quebec. An introduction by Martel accompanies reflective and critical writing by key contributors, concerning alternative networks, nomadism, solidarity and international exchange. Includes (in French only): reprints of articles covering Le Lieu’s activities; lists of video and audio recordings (with descriptions and technical information) connected to or produced at the centre; and a list of publications by Éditions Intervention. Abundantly illustrated with images and historical documents from the centre’s archives. Five of the main texts translated into English. Circa 30 bibl. ref