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Visite guideavec Nicholas Dawson et collectifPhorie
8 fvrier 2025 14h
Gratuit, rservations rsvp@sbcgallery.ca
La visite se fera en franais

Rejoignez les commissaires Nicholas Dawson et collectif Phoriepour une visite guide de Affections diasporiques. travers les uvres de Hamza Abouelouafaa, Gem Chang-Kue, Francisco-Fernando Granados, Poline Harbali et Lala Mestari, cette visite explorera le paysage affectif faonn par l'intersection de la diaspora, des rcits et de la mmoire, afin de dcouvrir les sensibilits cratives mergentes qui transforment les histoires individuelles et collectifs.

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February 8, 2025 at 2pm
Free, registrations at rsvp@sbcgallery.ca
The tour will begiven in French.

Join curators Nicholas Dawson and Phorie collective for a guided tour of DiasporicAffections. Through the works of Hamza Abouelouafaa, Gem Chang-Kue,Francisco-Fernando Granados, Poline Harbali, and Lala Mestari, this tour will delve into the affective landscape shaped by the intersection of diaspora, narrative, andmemory, to explore emerging creative sensitivities that transform individual and collective stories.



Francisco-Fernando Granados,letter, 2024. Digital drawing, 8.5x11 inches


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Dans le but d'approfondir des aspects de la programmation, OPTICA organise une visite commente desexpositions en cours avec les artistes Milutin Gubash et Thomas Kneubhler.
Ce cadre convivial favorise les changes et la discussionavec les artistes.

Samedi 8 fvrier, de 15 17 heures
Rencontredes artistes et visite commente

Horaire
15h : Visite des expositions et rencontre avec les artistes
15h30 : Visite commente des deux expositions avec Milutin Gubashet Thomas Kneubhler
16h30 : Apro avec des spcialits bulgares et italiennes

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OPTICA organizes commented visit of the current exhibitions with the artists Milutin Gubash and Thomas Kneubhlerinorder to explore aspects of the programming in greater depth. This convivial context encourages exchange and discussion with the artists.

Saturday, February 8, 3 - 5 pm
Meet the artist & Guided Tour

Schedule
3 pm: Visit the exhibitions& Meet the artist
3:30 pm: Tour through the two exhibition with Milutin Gubash & Thomas Kneubhler
4:30 pm: Apro with bulgarian and italian treats


Theodysseylysystratagilgameshwaspsbookofthedeadgoldenassgolemmarquiseofo de Milutin Gubash exploite les mdiums de la vido et de la sculpture de sorte voquer lide dun voyage ponctu de luttes, parfois marque par la russite, parfois par lchec, dans le souci de faire, voire de trouver du sens.

With Theodysseylysystratagilgameshwaspsbookofthedeadgolde nassgolemmarquiseofo Milutin Gubash exploits the mediums of video and sculpture to evoke the idea of a journey punctuated by struggles, sometimes marked by success and sometimes by failure, in the quest to make sense.
Extrait / Excerpt; Autrice / Author: Jessica Minier

Lire davantage/ Read more
https://optica.ca/decades/thumb/communique_gubash_25.pdf


Dans la nouvelle exposition deThomas Kneubhler, The Dividing Line, cest l'aspect dsordonn du paysage frontalier bulgare qui est mis en relief. Ici, le pass et le prsent se rencontrent. En traversant lespace de la galerie, divis par une longue et froide clture en acier mesurant trente pieds [environ 9 mtres], nous voyons des murs sovitiques en dcrpitude qui se trouvent juxtaposs des technologies de surveillance modernes.

In Thomas Kneubhlers new exhibition, The Dividing Line, the messiness of theBulgarian borderscape comes into sharp relief. The past and presentcomingle. Walking through the gallery space, cut apart by a 30 footlong cold steel fence, we see crumbling Soviet walls juxtaposed with modern surveillance technologies.

Extrait / Excerpt; Autrice / Author: Petra Molnar

Lire davantage / Read more
https://optica.ca/decades/thum/communique_kneubuhler_25.pdf

Les expositions se poursuivent jusqu'au 29 mars / The exhibitions continue until March 29.

BIO

La pratique multidisciplinaire de Milutin Gubash joue avec les codes narratifs de la vido, de la sculpture, de la photographie et dela performance. Laurat du Prix Louis-Comtois de la Ville de Montral en 2019, et rcipiendaire de nombreuses bourses, prix et rsidences internationales, le travail de Milutin Gubash a t largement expos travers le Canada, les tats-Unis et lEurope depuis2000.

N Soleure, en Suisse,Thomas Kneubhler dtient une matrise en arts visuels, obtenue en 2003, de l'Universit Concordia Montral. Depuis, il poursuit une pratique artistique base sur la recherche, qui comprend le travail sur le terrain dans des endroits isols et sur des sites dont l'accs est restreint. Abordantles questions du pouvoir, de l'exploitation des ressources naturelles ou des effets des nouvelles technologies sur la socit, ses uvres ont t largement prsentes, notamment au Centre culturel canadien Paris, au Muse d'artcontemporain de Montral, la Videonale.15 du Kunstmuseum Bonn, ainsi qu'aux Rencontres internationales de Paris et de Berlin. Ila reu le Swiss Art Award en 2012 et a t boursier de rechercheau Centre for Advanced Studies (CAS) Sofia, Bulgarie, en 2018.

Milutin Gubashs multidisciplinary practice plays with narrative codes of video, sculpture, photography and performance. Laureate of the Prix Louis Comtois for the Cityof Montreal in 2019, and recipient of numerous grants, awards, and
international residencies, MilutinGubashs work has been widely exhibited throughout Canada, UnitedStates and Europe since 2000.

Born in Solothurn, Switzerland, Thomas Kneubhler graduated with an MFA from Concordia University, Montreal in 2003. Since then, Kneubhler has pursued a research-based art practice including fieldwork inremote locations and on sites where
access is restricted. Addressing questions of power, the exploitation of natural resources, or the effects of new technology on society, his work has been presented widely, among others at the Centre culturel canadien, Paris, the Muse dart contemporain de Montral, the Videonale.15 at the Kunstmuseum Bonn, and at Les Rencontres International in Paris and Berlin. He received the Swiss Art Award in2012, and was a research fellow at the Centre for Advanced Studies (CAS) in Sofia, Bulgaria, in 2018.

Images

Milutin Gubash, Menta Forte, image tire de la vido, 2024. Avec laimable permission delartiste. | image taken from video, 2024. Courtesy of the artist.

Thomas Kneubhler, Field Notes, Video HD, ecran, 3 min, 2025.
Avec laimable permission de lartiste. | HD video on monitor, 3:00, 2025. Courtesy of the artist.

Crdit: Paul Litherland

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: The workshop will be given in English* on February 9, 16, and 23, from11 AM to 5 PM.
: At Eastern Bloc's Multifunctional Space, 55 Rue de Louvain W #53, Montreal.
** : $115 (before taxes) for the three days.
: Allartists wishing to learn 3D modeling and Blender.
: The workshop is made possible thanks to REPAIRE's work, and funding from the Quebec government's Intervention-Comptences program, administered by Comptence Culture.



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This three-day workshop, led by Anna Eyler, provides an introduction to animation in Blender: a professional open-source software dedicated to 3D modeling and animation. Participants will learn to model and animate 3D objects to create their own animated video. The first day will include an introduction to 3D software and focus on Blender's interface and basic 3D modeling tools. On the second day, participants will learn how to animate their own 3D modeled objects. The final day will cover how to properly light and render video of a 3D animated object. Online resources, support communities, and further learning opportunities will be discussed throughout the workshop.

This workshop addresses a growing need in the media arts sector todiscover the use of Blender technology. Indeed, this multi-purpose open-source platform is widely known and used worldwide for object prototyping, 3D printing manufacturing, scenic space rendering, and animation creation. It is used in visual and media arts, film, video game animation, and various industries. Blender is easily accessiblefor artists and doesn't require advanced knowledge in electronics or programming. It will allow artists to discover new creative possibilities in digital arts and design. Consequently, this workshop willprovide participants with new skills and multiply their career and collaboration opportunities.



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Introduction to 3D modeling
Context - 3D modeling and contemporary art
3D tools
Different types of 3D modeling software and their applications
Interface - Blender's graphical interface, keyboard shortcuts, and customization
Basic modeling
Edit mode, sculpting tools, and modifiers



Keyframe animation
Shape Keys
Keyframe editing



Lighting and rendering
Lighting systems (Eevee vs Cycles)
Camera (aperture, focal length)
Rendering workflow(denoising, sample count)
Additional resources



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Anna Eyler is a Montreal-based media artist. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Religious Studies and Art History from Carleton University (2010), a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Ottawa (2015), and a Master of Fine Arts from Concordia University (2017). Working collaboratively with Nicolas Lapointe under the name AENL, their practice explores web environments and computer-generated worlds, particularly those related to video games and immersive technologies. Interested in the influence of digital objects on daily life, they use the language of computer programs to question the communicative and relational potential of digital technology. Drawing inspiration from data centers, science fiction, and video games, they examine the implications of increasinglymediated experiences. Their recent exhibitions have been presented at Sporobole (2022), PAVED Arts (2023), and DRAC: Art Actuel (2024).Anna has been teaching 3D modeling for six years.



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** Eastern Bloc does not refundregistration fees, except in cases of serious illness or duly justified force majeure.

* Cet ateliersera donn en anglais. Si vous souhaitez suivre cet atelier en franais, veuillez remplir le court sondage ici: https://forms.gle/pQvfJqpFx7yebbQy7 . Nous vous informerons ds qu'une session en franais sera disponible.

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[Franais en bas]

VEGAN SOCIAL MIXER
Join us for a vegan dinner party filled with good people, good food and good music! This event is open to all vegans, single or not.

- Date & Time: Sunday, February 9, from 8:00 PM to 11:15 PM
- Location: TULA (a fully vegan restaurant)
- Capacity: Maximum of 50 participants
- Menu: $26+TX per person for 1 starter and 1 main dish, or $35 to include a drink.

How does it work?

BEFORE THE EVENT:

1. To reserve your spot, join the guest list via this link :
https://partiful.com/e/EE3PyU4DKBV1Eokro6mB

2. After signing up and joining the guest list, you willfind the menu available there. Now choose your option for the main dish and mention it in a comment.

3. Set up your profile by changing your description, and mention:
Facebook account:
Pronouns:
Languages spoken:
Sexual orientation:
Interests:
Relationship goals:

(For the relationshipsgoals, you can write "Friendships" if you're in an exclusive relationship. Otherwise, you can write many goals, such as "Monogamy", "Polyamory", "Friendships", "FWBs", etc.)

4. Once you've completed these steps, message Alexandra Ginowan. Shell confirm if anything ismissing.

DURING THE EVENT:
Each participant will be given a personalized board mentioning their name, pronouns, spoken languages, sexual orientation, hobbies, and relationship goals.
To facilitate connections, we may ask you to switch tables between meals.
Optional Speed Meeting: We will offer anoptional speed meeting session towards the end of the evening. People will have brief conversations, and then rotate to a new person after each round. Participate if youwish, or continue with casual conversations with the rest of the group.
Optional dancefloor: If the mood strikes, we might open a dancefloor for those who want todance!

AFTER THE EVENT:
You'll be able to fill out a form to select people youd like to meet again and check out other profiles viathe Partiful app. Alexandra will send out the results after two weeks.

Hurry up and reserve your spot before it's full!

Looking forward to seeing you all.

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VEGAN SOCIAL MIXER
Rejoignez-nous pour un souper festif vgane avec plein de bonnes personnes, de bons plats et de bonne musique ! Cet vnement est ouvert toutes les personnes vganes,clibataires ou non.

- Date et Heure : Dimanche 9 fvrier, de 20h00 23h15
- Lieu : TULA (un restaurant entirement vegan)
- Capacit : Maximum de 50 participants
- Menu : 26$+TX par personne pour1 entre et 1 plat principal, ou35$ pour inclure une boisson.

Comment a fonctionne ?

AVANT L'VNEMENT :

1. Pour rserver votre place, rejoignez la liste d'invits via ce lien:
https://partiful.com/e/EE3PyU4DKBV1Eokro6mB

2. Aprs avoir cr votre compte etavoir rejoint la liste d'invits, vous trouverez le menu disponible. Choisissez votre plat principalet mentionnez-le en commentaire.

3. Mettez jour votre profil enmodifiant votre description et enincluant les informations suivantes :
Facebook account:
Pronouns:
Languages spoken:
Sexual orientation:
Interests:
Relationship goals:

*Pour les objectifs relationnels (relationship goals), vous pouvez crire "Friendships" si vous tes en relation exclusive. Sinon, vous pouvez crire plusieurs objectifs, tels que "Monogamy", "Polyamory", "Friendships", "FWBs", etc.

4. Une fois ces tapes compltes, envoyez un message Alexandra Ginowan. Elle vrifiera que tout est en ordre et confirmera si quelque chose manque.

PENDANT L'VNEMENT :
Chaque participant recevra une plaque personnalise avec son nom, ses pronoms, les langues parles, son orientation sexuelle, ses centres d'intrt et ses objectifs relationnels.
Pour faciliter les connexions, nous pourrions vous demander dechanger de table entre les repas.
Speed Meeting optionnel : Nous proposerons une session de speed meeting optionnelle vers la fin de la soire. Les gens auront de brves conversations, et se dplaceront vers une nouvelle personne chaque tour. Participez si vous le souhaitez, ou continuez discuter avec les autres invits.
Piste de danse optionnelle: Si lenvie de danser se fait sentir, nous pourrions ouvrir une piste de danse pour ceux qui le souhaitent !

APRS L'VNEMENT :
Vous pourrez remplir un formulaire pour slectionner les personnesque vous aimeriez revoir et consulter les profils des autres participants sur lapplication Partiful. Alexandra enverra les rsultats aprs deux semaines.

Dpchez-vous et rservez votre place avant que ce soit complet !

Bien hte d'tre avec vous tous.

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