Voix singulières : Réflexion sur l'art actuel des femmes

This survey of La Centrale's 1996-1997 season is also a collection of essays about the practices, modes of expression, and social impact of women artists, as set against feminist discourse and the creation of a new feminine imaginary. Works in various media by 25 artists are presented (video and performance dominate). Ten authors consider themes such as desire, humour and irony, identity, women's breasts, aging, and sound hallucination. Includes a poem by Desautels. Texts published in their original French or English version with French abstracts. Brief biographical notes on contributors and artists. 18 bibl. ref

Trans-Mission : Transmission de l'héritage des femmes en arts visuels

In an effort to characterize expressions of contemporary feminism, the authors present essays, projects, texts and photographic documentation on exhibitions at La Centrale during the 1995-1996 season. Major examines possible futures for the multidisciplinary feminist artist. Arbour tracks the historical process of women's art practice in the 1970s and addreses current feminist concerns. Biographical notes on the contributors. 6 bibl. ref