Critical Writing Index

Rien Ne M'arrêttera

Ottawa: National Gallery of Canada, 2011

Exhibition catalogue for Rien Ne M'arrêttera, May 28-November 2, 2011, Musée des Beaux-Arts.

"This group exhibition, exploring the themes of movement and confinement, depicts the Indigenous world through the lens of modes of transportation (vehicles, bicycles, airplanes, etc.) and the spiritual journey within the world of art. This Indigenous perspective on the concept of movement is coupled with a sensory experience of time and space: driving on the dirt roads of the reserves, leaving a rural area for an urban one, and navigating the interstitial space between those two parallel worlds. the many ways of traveling reflect a socioeconomic reality, a political identity, and cultural practice. The artists presented here understand their world by producing a personal, complex, and elaborate description of the relationship between individuals and the land." (from introduction -- translated to English)

Showcases the work of:

Sonny R.L. Assu, Kevin Lee Burton, Terrance Houle, Mike MacDonald, Kevin McKenzie, Larry McNeil, Norval Morriseau, Jamasee Padluq Pitseolak, Tim Pitsiulak, Greg Staats, Taika Waititi, Steven Yazzie.

ITEM 2010.162 – available for viewing in the Research Centre

Videos, Artworks and Artists Cited

Mise a jour de statutSonny R.L. Assu

Nikamowin (Chant)Kevin Lee Burton

Your Dreams are Killing My CultureTerrance Houle

Seven SistersMike MacDonald

Bison << hot rod >>Kevin McKenzie

Les immortelsKevin McKenzie

426 HemiKevin McKenzie

Vaudou rougeKevin McKenzie

Ne marche pasLarry McNeil

Dans le pur esprit du BlancLarry McNeil

Sans titre (Chaman voyageant dans d'autres mondes afin d'obtenir des faveurs)Norval Morrisseau

Mon premier véloJamasee Padluq Pitseolak

Famille de huitTim Pitiulak

Kiríhstanó:ron [precious metal]Greg Staats

Harry J. SmithGreg Staats

Jay SilverheelsGreg Staats

TontoGreg Staats

Two Cars, One NightTaika Waititi

Draw Me a Picture [Dessine-moi un tableau]Steven Yazzie

Méditation sur fond de bruit brunSteven Yazzie