Diabolique
$29.95
2009, 159 pages, 45 colour illustrations
Published by Dunlop Art Gallery, Regina
This publication documents an exhibition by the same name curated by Amanda Cachia. Diabolique brings to the forefront very intense concerns regarding the impact of violence, war, and human conflict.
The exhibition is an electric mix of dark scenes and narratives evocative of disturbing, puzzling, grotesque and surreal qualities.
The exhibition features work by 22 incredible international and Canadian artists, including: Bogdan Achimescu, Matilda Aslizadeh, Rebecca Belmore, Jake & Dinos Chapman, Dana Claxton, Douglas Coupland, Jeremy Deller, Mario Doucette, David Garneau, William Kentridge, Fawad Khan, Wanda Koop, Emanuel Licha, Shirin Neshat, Dan Perjovschi, Michael Patterson-Carver, Raymond Pettibon, Nancy Spero, Althea Thauberger, Jason Thiry, Scott Waters and Balint Zsako.
Curator: Amanda Cachia
Exhibition Venues: Dunlop Art Gallery, Regina, SK July 17 - August 30, 2009 & September 4 - October 18, 2009; Galerie de l'UQAM, Montréal, QC January 15 - February 13, 2010; The Military Museums, Calgary, AB July 22 - October 2, 2011
Introduction: Amanda Cachia
Forewords: Louise Déry and Tom Doucette
Essays: Dick Averns, Amanda Cachia, Randal Rogers and Sunera Thobani
ISBN: 978-1-894882-34-7
NAC Item Number: B0053