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is quoted in the book explaining: “Through his surreal series of images and installations, Bouchard parses the extremity of this marginalized gun culture at ground zero, their place of worship. In his brief essay, Douglas
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Bouchard was CEO of Sid Lee from 1993 to early 2017, when
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in its first edition. Some of Sid Lee's first clients were the Greek restaurant near their office, a plumber, Bouchard's dentist, and
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wrote the foreword note of the book and the curated the exhibition. Artnet chose the exhibition as one of the “Must See Shows in NYC”. This body of work was also featured in the
Washington Post, WIRED and the British Journal of Photography.
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Soleil, a long-time partner and client, acquired a significant minority stake in the company. In 2015, Sid Lee was acquired by kyu, the strategic operating unit of the
Japanese Hakuhodo DY Holdings to facilitate further expansion.
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On behalf of C2 Montréal, Bouchard interviewed many notable speakers such as Jane Fonda, contemporary artist Daniel Arsham and Marian
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of creativity," C2 attracts 7,000 executives from 60 countries for its unique mix of talks, workshops, masterclasses, exhibitions, and festivities.
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His previous solo exhibitions have been shown at SAS Gallery and The
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In 2024, PowerHouse Books of New York City will publish The New Cubans and exhibitions will be presented in America and Cuba in the fall.
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Bouchard was selected as one of the most influential leaders in Quebec in the annual ranking published by L’Actualité.
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In 2006, Bouchard was listed among Canada's Top 40 Under 40 and was also named Young Entrepreneur of the Year by the
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C2 Montreal was selected Most Innovative Event and Best Business Event by Biz Bash in 2015, 2016, and 2017.
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must-have for curious minds trying to comprehend the perplexing condition in which we find ourselves.”
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