BGL (artists)
Canadian artist collective
BGL is a Canadian artist collective composed of Jasmin Bilodeau (b. 1973, Lac-Mégantic, QC), Sébastien Giguère (b. 1972, Arthabaska, QC ) and Nicolas Laverdière (b. 1972, Québec, QC). The artist collective have been active since 1996 since completing their studies together at Laval University in Québec City, Canada.
Work
BGL is known for their self-referential and in situ installations. Their art is in direct dialogue with contemporary culture. BGL's projects vacillate between the boundaries of destruction and excess. The trio subtly challenges political notions through absurdist installations and performances. The artist collective produce art that engages in social criticism and in that way is reminiscent of the work by General Idea (1969–1994).
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