Didier Morelli

Didier Morelli is a Fonds de recherche du Québec (FRQSC) Postdoctoral Fellow in the department of Art History at Concordia University in Montreal. He holds a PhD in Performance Studies from Northwestern University (Chicago, Illinois). Associate editor at Espace art actuel, his work has also been published in Art Journal, Canadian Theatre Review, C Magazine, Esse Arts + Opinions, Frieze, Spirale, and TDR: The Drama Review.

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With Chinatowns at risk of disappearing, this artist invites visitors to step inside

At the Liverpool Biennial, Karen Tam’s immersive installation transports festivalgoers to the Montreal neighbourhood of her memory.
GGPAA

Once the bad boy of Quebec cinema, Patrick Huard has become its elder statesman

The prolific comedian, actor, writer and filmmaker — known for hits like Bon Cop, Bad Cop and Les Boys — is the recipient of a Governor General’s Performing Arts Award for lifetime artistic achievement.
Destination: Art

Montreal has more than 1,000 public artworks, including these hidden gems

With a climate-crisis-themed playground, a mural dedicated to newcomers and a group of colourful flags announcing 'patio season has arrived,' local public art experts share some of their favourite works.
Destination: Art

Wild art blooms in one of the continent's northernmost botanical gardens

Armour for trees, a jungle gym inspired by a famous rock — the Reford Gardens' 25th International Garden Festival in Grand-Métis, Que., is a playground for architects, designers and artists.

Rising star Manuel Mathieu paints ideas when they're too complex for words

The Haitian Canadian artist is currently the subject of a major solo exhibition in Miami, and his work will be featured in the Toronto Biennial of Art this fall.

Meet the Montreal-based filmmaker who'll be the youngest artist at the Venice Biennale

Video artist Joyce Joumaa explores the politics of her native Lebanon with a knack for storytelling that untangles complicated events.

These sisters are rising stars in Canadian art — and kinship is key to their success

Filmmaker Caroline Monnet and her playwright sibling Émilie discuss climbing the worlds of art and theatre together.
Swan Song

Karen Kain knows how tough ballet is. That's why she wants to empower the next generation

The Canadian ballet icon reflects on Swan Song, the gritty docu-series that captures the relentless effort behind her production of Swan Lake — her final work for the National Ballet.

Iranian Canadian artist Anahita Norouzi hides layers of meaning in every material

The Sobey Art Award nominee tells us about her year of awards and revolution.

Land back!: When radical architects took over the Canada Pavilion

The Architects Against Housing Alienation want their presence at the Venice Biennale to revolutionize Canadian architecture. The exhibition runs to November 26th.