Video: STAGES Speaker Series | Artist Talk with FASTWÜRMS
On Tuesday, April 11th at 7pm, Plug In ICA presented an artist talk by Ontario-based collective FASTWÜRMS. FASTWÜRMS artwork is characterized by a self-described “determined DIY sensibility, Witch Nation identity politics, and a keen allegiance towards working class, queer alliance, and
Video: Artist Talk with Jeneen Frei Njootli
On Saturday, April 1, Plug In Institute of Contemporary Art presented an artist talk by Jeneen Frei Njootli. As an emerging interdisciplinary artist Frei Njootli is known for her performative sound pieces, sparse sculptural forms, community engagement and material sensitivity. For
Video: Interpreting [Interrupting] Youth: Angie Keefer | FIRST CLASS, SECOND THOUGHTS, INTERMINABLE SWELL & Fred Sandback | A Sampling Of Works
On Wednesday, March 22nd, Plug In Institute of Contemporary Art presented this interpretive video, and panel with the participants of Plug In Institute of Contemporary Art’s inaugural Interpreting [Interrupting] Youth program. For this screening Birehanu Bishaw, Vic tor, Brandon McPherson and Tessa Stewart
Video: Stages Speaker Series | Krista Belle Stewart
As part of the Stages Speaker Series, Plug In Institute of Contemporary Art presented a screening of Seraphine, Seraphine by Vancouver-based artist, Krista Belle Stewart followed by a discussion (audio here). This event marked the premiere presentation of Stewart’s 2014
Video: The Unmanageable Artist | A Respondent talk by Howie Chen
On Thursday, March 16th, Plug In Institute of Contemporary Art presented a respondent talk with New York based artist, writer, educator and curator, Howie Chen. Chen’s background in economics conjoins with a visual acuity resulting in a unique critical perspective
Video: Stages Speaker Series | Kara Hamilton
As part of the Stages Speaker Series, Plug In ICA presented an artist talk by Toronto-based, multi-media artist, Kara Hamilton. Activating the history of set design, architecture, and craft, Hamilton’s work integrates objects of various materials, including brass, marble, and glass.
Video: Stages Speaker Series | Toril Johannessen
As part of our Stages Speaker Series, Plug In Institute of Contemporary Art presented an artist talk by Norwegian artist Toril Johannessen. Working in a range of media including photography, text, drawing and installation, Johannessen’s practice borders on the scientific
Video: Respondent Series Talk (Angie Keefer) | Evelyn Forget, Markers of the Middle Class
As part of our ongoing Respondent Series, on Thursday, February 16th starting at 7pm, Plug In Institute of Contemporary Art presented a talk by Evelyn Forget. Forget is an economist, and is the Academic Director of the Manitoba Research Data
Video: Artist Talk with Dominique Rey
Dominique Rey is known for her serial and researched work that draws its subject matter from different female subcultures. From women working as strippers, to those who choose to join a particular catholic sect of nuns, Rey observes as well
Video: Curation as Agency, Transformation and Guardianship | Curator talk with Michelle LaVallee
Plug In Institute of Contemporary Art is honoured to co-present a talk with Michelle LaVallee with Wood Land School. An accomplished artist, curator and educator, LaVallee is the Curator at the Mackenzie Gallery in Regina, Saskatchewan. Activating and developing greater