centre d'artistes autogéré.artist run centre
articule is an open-access artist-run centre dedicated to the presentation of a broad range of contemporary practices. Through our various programming channels, we strive for artistic excellence, interdisciplinarity and social engagement. While special consideration is given to emerging artists, we also respect those who have already established important precedents, who continue to test the limits of aesthetic gesture, and who commit themselves to the ideals of experimentation and risk-taking. articule supports discursive and alternative activities that promote dialogue and build networks with local, national and international artists, collectives and organizations. Our open structure encourages the direct participation of an active and diverse membership on both programming and organisational levels.
Founded in 1979, articule was incorporated as a not-for-profit organisation in 1980. From site-specific choreography and performance (Dena Davida, 1979, Mona Hatoum, 1983) through Fluxus theater (Geoffrey Hendricks and John Giorno, 1996-97), to itinerant interventions (Bookmobile, 2001) and open-source initiatives (Geostationnary Banana Over Texas, 2005), as well as major off-site projects such as Hôpital (2001), Used Goods (2004) and the bi-annual performance event VIVA! Art action, articule continues to provide support for art practices that do not fit into established exhibition modes.
articule’s first decade as publisher of Discussion (1981-1989) left an enduring legacy of sustained dialogue. Between 1997 and 2004, articule published a series of critical writings in pamphlet form, and continues to publish books on a project-funded basis. In recent years, a series of workshops with national and international artists such as : Gabriela Golder (2008), Helge Meyer (2009), Sara Wookey and Rennie Tang (2010), along with regular artists’ talks, have maintained and actualized that space for dialogue and knowledge sharing.
Highlights of recent programming include artists such as Carolee Schneemann (2005), Nelson Henricks (2008), Deirdre Logue (2008), Aleesa Cohene (2008), Vida Simon and Tedi Tafel (2010) and PME-art (2010).