For these two artists, time and space play a crucial role in their practice, shifting. Their conversation reveals multiple points of connection, even though the forms of their respective projects seem quite opposite. One acts as a almost-sociologist of the everyday, focusing on the organization of small inhabited spaces in urban environments; the other connects with nature by following its cycles as a source for creation. Both are deeply committed, seeking to impact the environment in ultimately complementary ways.
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LAUNCH OF SKOL’s PODCAST
Launch of SKOL’s podcast, imagined by Laurence Beaudoin-Morin and Johanne Gauthier
Episode 1 (released Tuesday, September 16): Jean-Philippe Luckhurst-Cartier and Renata Paciullo Ribeiro
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A rich dialogue unfolds between these two artists and cultural mediators, exploring the connections between their artistic practice and their role in cultural mediation with diverse audiences. Practicing cultural mediation from a participatory and collaborative perspective involves listening closely to audience reactions while offering them tools to better understand public and contemporary art. They become catalysts for change, helping us to see art differently.
Episode 2 (released Tuesday, September 30): arkadi lavoie lachapelle and Ileana Hernández Camacho
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Two performance artists come together in an authentic and intimate dialogue. While grounded in their identities, their artistic practices break through the boundaries that feel too narrow. Their artistic strategies allow them to navigate identities—imposed or chosen—while fostering connection and emancipation. Their work is infused with a balance of humor and drama. For one, embracing humor is a way to pause and breathe. For the other, playfulness brings a sprinkle of joy, since being an artist, a woman, and an immigrant can be demanding. Altogether, this approach opens space for a more intuitive creative process and a welcoming of one’s full self.
Episode 3 (released Tuesday, October 14): Annie-Kim Rainville et Laetitia de Coninck
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Episode 4 (released Tuesday, October 28): Gabrielle Desrosiers et Manon André
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Both artists need openness and nature as sources of inspiration. One creates installations from collages, sculptures, and collected objects, and also works with video; the other focuses mainly on video and photography while also experimenting with collage. Their practices share a spirit of reconfiguring landscapes—both external and internal—and a deep concern for the environment. They view intergenerational dialogue as fertile ground where the diversity of experiences and perspectives fuels creativity and fosters the exploration of new ideas.
Episode 5 (released Tuesday, November 11): upcoming episode
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Episode 6 (released Tuesday, November 25): upcoming episode
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As part of the Belgo Fall Season Kick-off, the Centre des arts actuels SKOL hosted an evening of performances and art action on Thursday, September 11, 2025, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The evening featured unique performances prepared by artists participating in Confluences en balado.
This event also marked the official launch of Confluences en balado, imagined by Laurence Beaudoin-Morin and Johanne Gauthier. The podcast aims to highlight and promote artists who are current or former members of SKOL. It creates opportunities for dialogue between two artists about their practices, approaches, research themes, and concerns.
The Belgo kick-off brought together six of the artists featured in the podcast: arkadi lavoie lachapelle · Renata Paciullo Ribeiro · Julie-Isabelle Laurin · Ileana Hernández Camacho · Tatiana Koroleva · Jean-Philippe Luckhurst-Cartier.
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