The Conversations that Carry Us

Ep.08 "Curating as a Repeating Performance" with Dr. Andrea Fatona

In this episode, Dr. Andrea Fatona and I explore the importance of knowledge transfer, intergenerational relationships, collective memory, and peer learning in curating. Dr. Fatona is cherished by many as an educator and knowledge facilitator. During our conversation, she shares the socio-political context that has informed her practice. She also talks about key practitioners and collaborators who have supported her research, allowed her to experiment, and trusted her vision. The same collective energy that has nurtured her career has propelled the recent establishment of her dream project, the Centre for the Study of Black Canadian Diaspora at OCAD University. As we unpack the ongoing urgency that comes with working as a Black curator, we explore the definitions of failure and practice, which are closely linked to the importance of repetition and risk-taking for creative freedom and expansion. This episode was recorded in the winter of 2023. ¤¸¸.•´¯`•¸¸.•...•.¸¸•´¯`•.¸¸¤ Transcription available soon 彡★ 彡★ Team/équipe彡★ 彡★ - Audio Editor Geneviève Wallen and Katie Kotler - Transcriber Jacqueline Joachim - Transcription Copyeditor Josiane Ménard - Branding and social media strategist Leone McComas ¤¸¸.•´¯`•¸¸.•...•.¸¸•´¯`•.¸¸¤ This episode was made possible through the support of the Canada Council for the Arts and The Centre for the Study of Black Canadian Diaspora. ¤¸¸.•´¯`•¸¸.•...•.¸¸•´¯`•.¸¸¤

Ep.07 «Le soin doit perdurer» avec eunice bélidor (French episode)

I met with eunice bélidor to discuss the role of care and support in our curatorial practices. It seemed natural to include this conversation as part of this project since our practices converge along these lines, and I was very curious to hear her thoughts on the subject. We look at the ways in which care manifests itself at different professional stages, speculate on the role of care in the future of museum practice, investigate forms of post-exhibition" care, and laslty, eunice shares her rituals to take care of herself and others. This episode was recorded in the summer of 2022. ¤¸¸.•´¯`•¸¸.•...•.¸¸•´¯`•.¸¸¤ Transcription available soon 彡★ 彡★ Team/équipe彡★ 彡★ - Audio Editor Geneviève Wallen and Katie Kotler - Transcriber Jacqueline Joachim - Transcription Copyeditor Josiane Ménard - Branding and social media strategist Leone McComas ¤¸¸.•´¯`•¸¸.•...•.¸¸•´¯`•.¸¸¤ This episode was made possible through the support of the Canada Council for the Arts and The Centre for the Study of Black Canadian Diaspora. ¤¸¸.•´¯`•¸¸.•...•.¸¸•´¯`•.¸¸¤

Ep. 06 «Rêver ensemble » avec Camille Larivée (French episode)

★ Please be patient, this episode has a sound discrepancy between 4 mins 44 secs and 11 mins. In this conversation with curator and street artist Camille Larivée, we unpack the affective possibilities of activism within the curatorial framework. My guest is committed to the implementation of artistic spaces countering the niches of white supremacy and capitalism that have permeated the cultural field, highlighting the vital need to indulge in whacky projects and dream together. This episode was recorded in the summer of 2022. ¤¸¸.•´¯`•¸¸.•...•.¸¸•´¯`•.¸¸¤ Transcription available soon 彡★ 彡★ Team/équipe彡★ 彡★ - Audio Editor Geneviève Wallen and Katie Kotler - Transcriber Jacqueline Joachim - Transcription Copyeditor Josiane Ménard - Branding and social media strategist Leone McComas ¤¸¸.•´¯`•¸¸.•...•.¸¸•´¯`•.¸¸¤ This episode was made possible through the support of the Canada Council for the Arts and The Centre for the Study of Black Canadian Diaspora. ¤¸¸.•´¯`•¸¸.•...•.¸¸•´¯`•.¸¸¤

Ep.04 « Se faire confiance » avec Mojeanne Behzadi (French episode)

The episode Se faire confiance explores different career paths and curatorial approaches. Starting with Mojeanne Behzadi's diverse career path, we discuss what led her to pursue curating. We also take the time to unpack the issues influencing our decision-making process in envisioning our short and long-term careers. Mojeanne Behzadi takes a moment to make a call to action, reminding us that the 2020 aspirations for slowness in the arts are still relevant. ¤¸¸.•´¯`•¸¸.•...•.¸¸•´¯`•.¸¸¤ This episode was recorded during the summer of 2022. ¤¸¸.•´¯`•¸¸.•...•.¸¸•´¯`•.¸¸¤ Transcription will be available soon. 彡★ 彡★ Team/équipe彡★ 彡★ -Audio Editor Katie Kotler -Transcriber Jacqueline Joachim -Transcription Copyeditor Josiane Ménard -Branding and social media strategist Leone McComas ¤¸¸.•´¯`•¸¸.•...•.¸¸•´¯`•.¸¸¤ This episode was made possible through the support of the Canada Council for the Arts and The Centre for the Study of Black Canadian Diaspora. ¤¸¸.•´¯`•¸¸.•...•.¸¸•´¯`•.¸¸¤ The theme music is Raindrops Unearthed by Chanteclair.

Ep. 03 « Habiter l'espace » avec Dominique Fontaine (French episode)

In the episode, Habiter l’espace, curator Dominique Fontaine discusses her curatorial practice that is rooted in movement, collaboration, and collective intelligence. In the spirit of knowledge transfer, she also shares organizations and writing platforms that have been instrumental in developing a critical vocabulary about practices circulating outside of the European and American canons in the late 1990s/early 2000s. We explore how one can export their practice, notions of hospitality and the logistics behind international collaborations. ¤¸¸.•´¯`•¸¸.•...•.¸¸•´¯`•.¸¸¤ This episode was recorded during the summer of 2022. ¤¸¸.•´¯`•¸¸.•...•.¸¸•´¯`•.¸¸¤ Transcription will be available soon 彡★ 彡★ Team/équipe彡★ 彡★ - Audio Editor Katie Kotler - Transcriber Jacqueline Joachim - Transcription Copyeditor Josiane Ménard - Branding and social media strategist Leone McComas ¤¸¸.•´¯`•¸¸.•...•.¸¸•´¯`•.¸¸¤ This episode was made possible through the support of the Canada Council for the Arts and The Centre for the Study of Black Canadian Diaspora. ¤¸¸.•´¯`•¸¸.•...•.¸¸•´¯`•.¸¸¤ The theme music is Raindrops Unearthed by Chanteclair.