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In parallel with the exhibition *[En places et lieux](https://www.drac.ca/en/exhibitions/en-places-et-lieux)* at DRAC, Lucie Rocher presents a site-specific photographic installation at the Bibliothèque publique de Drummondville. *Mise en pièces* is a series of photograms made with a defective hard drive, which was dismantled and used as an object in each composition.  
  
In 2017, the artist suffered a major breakdown on her hard disk—compromising an upcoming exhibition at the Maison de la culture Jeanine-Sutto. In a gesture of incomprehension, she dismantled the drive in order to analyze how it worked—since it’s an integral part of her daily life and essential to archiving her practice. Each screw, plastic element and label inside the disc were dismantled and laid down on photosensitive paper in the darkroom to create some fifty unique compositions. The installation presented at the public library reveals nine of these large-format compositions (in positive and negative form)—which were digitized and re-photographed for the occasion. “A library is first and foremost a place for preserving and archiving knowledge, and it seemed to me that this fully echoed the subject of this series of photograms”, explains Lucie Rocher of her installation.


About

To learn more about the *Mise en pièces* installation and Lucie Rocher's photographic practice, we invite you to listen to the [podcast](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maisondesartsdrummondvill/episodes/DRAC---Mise-en-pices---Entrevue-Lucie-Rocher-e2mabrm) produced as part of the project (10 minutes long).   
  
Please note that the podcast is available in French only.

Podcast

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Lucie Rocher

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Discussion Lucie Rocher

Events

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Entente de développement culturel de la Ville de Drummondville

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Opening reception September 7, 2024 - 3:30 p.m.

Mise en pièces

What is the gallerist’s role? What is the nature of the artist/gallerist relationship? Why show in commercial galleries? These are some of the questions that will be addressed by Émilie Grandmont Bérubé, Director of Art, Culture, and Library Services at the Ville de Drummondville and an expert in the art market.  
    
This discussion is presented in collaboration with Culture Centre-du-Québec.

Registration for Club DRAC members opens on Tuesday, January 14 at noon - by telephone at 819 477-5412 or at the Maison des arts Desjardins Drummondville box office. Registration for general admission will open on Friday, January 17 at noon [online](https://reseau.ovation.ca/pesite.asp?CodeRepresentation=0104ND&CodeSiteClient=00000P).

Registration

DRAC presents a series of intimate discussions with the centre’s artists, curators, and collaborators. Lasting one hour, these discussions are intended for art lovers of all ages.  
  
Access to the discussions is free but registration is required for some.

Discussions series

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Émilie Grandmont Bérubé

Discussion The Gallery's Role

The Maison des arts Desjardins Drummondville and DRAC - Art actuel Drummondville are pleased to offer a special day of multidisciplinary activities during spring break. Come and enjoy a multidisciplinary incursion exclusive to the MADD, combining visual arts, performing arts and circus - plus a representation of Département des retours.  
  
Spring break is for children aged 5 to 12. The fee is $45 (taxes included) per participant, lunch not included.  
  
Places are limited, bookings must be made at the Maison des arts Desjardins Drummondville box office or [online](https://reseau.ovation.ca/pesite.asp?CodeRepresentation=0104NF&CodeSiteClient=00000P) (https://reseau.ovation.ca/pesite.asp?CodeRepresentation=0104NF&CodeSiteClient=00000P).


• Stop motion animation on a digital tablet with DRAC mediators.  
• Painting with acrylic on canvas with DRAC mediators.  
• Visit to the exhibition Entrelacements : rencontres des regards at DRAC, accompanied by a DRAC mediator.  
• A fun workshop on the history of the show the company theater The Kif-Kif Sisters  
• Visit to MADD's main stage  
• Département des retours circus show on the main stage  
• Special meeting with Département des retours’ artists after the show  
  
The activities will be held in French. 


Activities of the day

The day begins at 8:30 a.m. and ends at 4:30 p.m. Participants may arrive on the site as early as 8:15 a.m. No childcare service is provided outside these hours.  
  
Participants will need to bring their lunch (preferably cold) as well as two snacks.  
  
A few days before, participants will receive by e-mail a short survey to fill out with basic information for each child registered (name and age of participants, emergency contact, allergies or intolerance, special needs, etc.).


Additional information

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Spring break MADD x DRAC 2025

As part of the exhibition *Le temps solidifié*, artist [Louis-Charles Dionne](https://www.louischarlesdionne.com/) will discuss his art process and practice. 
  
Registration required (available on April 2025).

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Le temps solidifié

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6:30 p.m.

Discussion Louis-Charles Dionne

Following the presentation of the artist’s performance, discussion with [Sarah Chouinard-Poirier](https://www.sarahchouinardpoirier.com/) about their artistic approach and professional career.  
  
Advance registration not required.

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2:30 p.m.

Discussion Sarah Chouinard-Poirier

Who is this other whose consciousness has been separated from his body, whose blood and teeth we fear? [Sarah Chouinard-Poirier](https://www.sarahchouinardpoirier.com/) presents a new performance inspired by the imaginary of the zombie, where popular culture and situated knowledge meet. The artist interrogates the fear of the other, drawing on their community and activist work with people who use drugs.  
  
Through humour, research and embodiment, Chouinard-Poirier attempts to bring into friction the biopolitical theories of the undead and social hygiene justifying the regulation of substances and bodies. The artist thus invites us to observe the separation between the *human* and the *less-than-human*.  
  
This performance is presented in collaboration with the Centre d'art et de diffusion CLARK.

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Please note that DRAC's offices will be closed from December 21 to January 5 for the holiday season. We will be re-opened to the public from Saturday, January 11, 2025, with our exhibition [Entrelacements : rencontres du regard](https://www.drac.ca/expositions/entrelacements-rencontres-du-regard).
  
We look forward to welcoming you back in 2025,
  
The DRAC team