Behind the Scenes with BGL

Alexandre Berthier and Mélanie Bedard
August 14, 2015

What does it take to get ready for one of the world’s most prestigious art events? In these two videos, NGC Magazine takes you behind the scenes with the Quebec City artist collective BGL, as they prepare for the 56th Venice Biennale. BGL’s acclaimed installation, Canadassimo, is on view in the Canada Pavilion at the Biennale until November 22, 2015.

 

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