Sharing and making research accessible beyond the academic sphere is an essential aspect of my work. Through lectures, discussions, and public talks, I strive to convey reflections on art, philosophy, and the humanities to a diverse audience.
These presentations provide an opportunity to engage with both specialists and curious minds, spark debates, and bring contemporary topics to life. Whether in events organized by cultural institutions, universities, or festivals, each talk is designed to foster stimulating dialogue.
In this section, you will find an overview of the public presentations I have participated in and the topics discussed.
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The Body and the Object in the History of Art and Technologies (November 13, 2024)
Read more: The Body and the Object in the History of Art and Technologies (November 13, 2024)On November 13, 2024, I gave a lecture at the Cégep de l’Outaouais on the interaction between the body and the object in the history of art and technologies. Through classical and contemporary works, this discussion explored the evolution of artistic corporeality and the impact of technological innovations on the perception of the human body in art.
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[Re]visit of the Exhibition Création[tiret]Recherche: A Reflection on Art Between Materiality and Immateriality (October 5, 2023)
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Read more: [Re]visit of the Exhibition Création[tiret]Recherche: A Reflection on Art Between Materiality and Immateriality (October 5, 2023)On October 5, 2023, I led a workshop-conference at the Cégep de l’Outaouais around the exhibition Création[tiret]Recherche. This meeting explored the tensions between materiality and immateriality in contemporary art, questioning the role of process, research, and immaterial forms in artistic creation. An interactive reflection on the evolution of media and artistic practices.
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Steve Giasson Talks to Others: A Discussion on Otherness and Appropriation in Art (March 8, 2022)
Read more: Steve Giasson Talks to Others: A Discussion on Otherness and Appropriation in Art (March 8, 2022)On March 8, 2022, I participated in the discussion Steve Giasson Talks to Others as part of his exhibition at the Carleton University Art Gallery. Along with Jean-Michel Quirion, Mélanie Boucher, and Didier Morelli, we explored the concept of artistic appropriation, the identity of the author, and reinterpretation in contemporary art, in dialogue with Steve Giasson about the influences and references in his work.
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Bridging Artistic Photography and Fashion Photography (October 21, 2021)
Read more: Bridging Artistic Photography and Fashion Photography (October 21, 2021)During the webinar Les réseaux francophones de la recherche en Arts & Médias: Québec / France, I gave a presentation on the connections between artistic photography and fashion photography. This intervention explored the evolving boundaries between these two disciplines, their mutual influence, and their status in contemporary art, examining the transformation of the body and image through these visual practices.
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Human-object, object-human: The photographic ambiguity (April 17, 2020)
Read more: Human-object, object-human: The photographic ambiguity (April 17, 2020)Scheduled as part of the seminar on objects at UQO, my presentation “Object-Human, Human-Object: The Photographic Ambiguity” aimed to explore how photography blurs the boundary between the body and the object. Despite its cancellation due to COVID-19, this reflection remains central to my research.
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Methodology of University Research in Art: The Perspective of a PhD Candidate (October 19, 2018)
Read more: Methodology of University Research in Art: The Perspective of a PhD Candidate (October 19, 2018)During my presentation “Methodology of University Research in Art,” I shared my experience as a PhD candidate with students in museology and arts practice at UQO. This presentation addressed methodological issues, the balance between theory and practice, and the challenges of research in art.
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Finalist of the Ma thèse en 180 secondes competition – University Paris Lumières (March 29, 2018)
Read more: Finalist of the Ma thèse en 180 secondes competition – University Paris Lumières (March 29, 2018)During the Ma thèse en 180 secondes final at University Paris Lumières, I presented my doctoral research in just three minutes. This exercise in scientific popularization allowed me to make my work accessible to a broad audience and refine my academic communication skills.