Imagination as Resistance
June 6, 1pm
Bar du Centre du Théâtre d’Aujourd’hui
60 min
This conversation will be held in French.
Free
This talk brings together Alegría Gobeil, Sarah Chouinard-Poirier and Geneviève Matthieu to reflect on the concept of the imaginary as a space for resistance and reinvention. Their works presented at OFFTA weave new realities that draw on numerous references to art history and hegemonic culture, revealing alternative worlds and offering new horizons that challenge dominant narratives. The conversation, moderated by JJ Houle, author, performer and co-curator of this year’s festival, explores with the artists the mechanisms that enable them to perform this alchemy of perspectives, crucial for understanding worlds such as the psychiatric system and the art world.
Moments of Resonance
As part of the OFFTA 2026, two talks offer an in-depth look at the practices of the artists featured at the festival. Hosted by the co-curators of this 20th edition, these free events provide an opportunity to delve into the unique worlds of the creators and explore the ideas that inspire their work. This year, they highlight the navigation between cultural heritage, hegemonic culture, hybridities and future imaginaries, offering an opportunity to gain insight into the ways in which artists interrogate the contemporary world and open up new possibilities. invent new possibilities.
Shalom Chianu
David Wong