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Philomène Longpré : TRANSCENDARE, Responsive Art Systems

TRANSCENDARE is a bilingual monograph curated by Christine Redfern that delves indepth into the extraordinary universe of the artist Philomène Longpré. A world of heightened sensations, where captivating creatures projected onto responsive video membranes live in darkened spaces awaiting the presence of the visitors. The power of Longpré’s art comes from her ability to blur the boundaries between the virtual and the real, as well as the visceral reactions she provokes. Through selected full-colour images and insightful texts by leading international writers Kate Mondloch, Florence de Mèredieu, David Howes, Alison Syme, Isa Tousignant, Christine Redfern and from Philomène Longpré herself, this book gives a unique opportunity to explore Longpré’s genius and her astounding contribution to contemporary art.

Philomène Longpré
Philomène Longpré

Limited Edition, 258 pages, 9 x 7.5 x 0.75 inches. 108 color illustrations.
Curator/Editor: Christine Redfern
Author(s): Alison Syme, Christine Redfern, David Howes, Florence de Mèredieu, Isa Tousignant, Kate Mondloch, Philomène Longpré
Graphic Designer: Annick Burion
Publisher: ELLEPHANT
ISBN: 978-2-9816196
Translators: Colette Tougas, Isabelle Glasberg, Josette Lanteigne, Nadine Lennox
Printer: Quadriscan, Montreal
Dépôt légal: Bibliothèque et Archives Canada, 2016, Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec, 2016

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