Claude Simard

Godmer’s analysis of Simard’s works produced between 1991-98 focuses on the paradoxical relationship between content (the artist’s childhood/adolescence in rural Quebec) and context (Simard now lives and works in New York). Godmer also discusses the artist’s craft-like forms and minimalist style. Issues of identity, politics and religion are considered, as well as the spectator’s physical interaction with the work. Text in French and English. List of works. Bio-bibliography 2 p

Sylvie Laliberté : Œuvre de politesse

In this exhibition catalogue, curator Godmer focuses on the disconcerting effect of Laliberté’s interactive and playful installation, which also critiques the museum as an institution. Using examples from the artist’s previous works, Godmer demonstrates how the audience and literature are at the centre of her practice. Includes a list of maxims made up by the artist for her installation (in French only). Text in French and English. Bio-bibliography 3 p.; 3 bibl. ref

Louis Couturier : Muséologie

Godmer explains how Couturier's video installation, exhibiting various phases in the construction of the Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal's new building, questions the art object and the institutional system. Biographical notes

Eva Brandl : Oratio Obliqua

Both exhibition catalogue and artist's book (with a text by Godmer), this work documents and extends Brandl's installation "Model for a Temple to Raison" (1987) which was inspired by a 19th century visionary architectural project. Biographical notes. 22 bibl. ref