CarolineAndrieux
Biography
Caroline Andrieux (1963, Hyères, France) is a French-Canadian art historian and curator known for her influential role in bringing contemporary art into urban environments. Andrieux pursued her doctoral studies in Art History at Paris-Sorbonne University in collaboration with the Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM). In 1987, she co-founded the Usine Éphémère in Paris, initially located in the city's 19th arrondissement. In 1990, the initiative moved into the former Bretonneau hospital in the 18th arrondissement and was renamed Hôpital Éphémère. Both projects focused on revitalizing abandoned urban spaces and turning them into active centers for artistic expression. After relocating to Montreal in 1992, Andrieux founded Quartier Éphémère in 1993, an organization committed to repurposing unused city spaces for exhibitions, events, and artist residencies. Her vision culminated in the creation of the Fonderie Darling in 2002, located in Montreal’s Cité du Multimédia district, where she served as founder and artistic director. This space became a significant hub for contemporary artists, exhibitions, and artistic development. Throughout her career, Andrieux curated various notable exhibitions, including "The Silver Cord" (2018) and "Drinkers of Quintessences," presented at the Fonderie Darling in 2018 and later at Casino Luxembourg in 2019. In recognition of her contributions, she was awarded the title of Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres by the French government in 2002. In 2024, Andrieux concluded her tenure at Fonderie Darling with the exhibition "Déliquescence," which focused on natural processes of decay and transformation, featuring works that integrated organic materials such as mold and fungi. Subsequently, she embarked on a new professional path, becoming the station manager at Gare de Matapédia in Gaspésie. Caroline Andrieux’s legacy is characterized by her creative reimagining of urban spaces as thriving centers of contemporary artistic activity, significantly influencing cultural development in both France and Canada.
