Real Sons of Bitches.
They define the work that they do as "cultural pushing". Using the aesthetics of biker gangs, they constantly seek to impose themselves into the artistic landscape. They show up at art art openings, get photographs with influential people, sign autographs, bring their own camera crews, and in general, just create a huge amount of hype about their presence.
Les Enfants de Chienne with artist Guy Boutin
As stated by their own website, "Not only for its style but also its method of action, the project compares the world of art to organized crime. For members of the group, these two worlds are similarly supported by notions of profit, connections, territory and power. This philosophy leads them to overuse images of rock 'n ' roll as well as insolence and humour to test the notions of visibility and self-promotion.
More than a simple infiltration , EDC is a perpetual invasion.
Apparently elusive, EDC is considered a walking work, democratic and self- questioning of art, and the values that are inherent. As their slogan says TCA ( Taking Care of Art), Les Enfants de Chienne are determined be inserted into contemporary art in Quebec."
More than a simple infiltration , EDC is a perpetual invasion.
Apparently elusive, EDC is considered a walking work, democratic and self- questioning of art, and the values that are inherent. As their slogan says TCA ( Taking Care of Art), Les Enfants de Chienne are determined be inserted into contemporary art in Quebec."
Les Enfants de Chienne with rocker Éric Lapointe
Les Enfants de Chienne with Santa
Tonight is the one year anniversary of this notorious art club, so if you want to meet these fiends in person- Yer'mad Bistro Bar, 901 De Maisonneuve Boul E, Montreal, 21:00, $0.99 entry.
Definitely worth a look.
