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French Ending- Illustrated meta-fiction book
The title French Ending alludes to the concept used in cinema and literature. Unlike the closed resolutions of an “American Ending,” the “French Ending” functions as inspiration and a narrative strategy that invites the audience to complete the ending from their own experience and interpretation. Breaking away from conventional forms, the author’s prose unfolds as a fluid stream of consciousness where emotions, thoughts, and narratives intertwine. The book challenges cultural barriers, opening a dialogue on belonging, communication, and what it means to live between languages. This project is a collaboration between Viviana Maidanik at Claraquel Ediciones in Buenos Aires, Argentina and Kyla Bourgh Author and Artist in Vancouver, Canada. The book will be released in French/English and in Spanish. |
About the Collaboration
Kyla Bourgh and Viviana Maidanik met in 2015 through The Post Feminist Post, a critical magazine that Kyla co-published where Viviana was hired for design. This meeting started a long-term collaboration with shared values of equity and community-building. Together they co-curated exhibitions, workshops, and residencies. They are experienced cultural producers and collaborators who bring complementary expertise in publishing, design, illustration, and community-based programming. Their partnership combines Viviana’s editorial and design experience with Kyla’s curatorial and organizational capacity. Their established working relationship, complementary skills, and confirmed partnerships ensure the project will be carried out successfully, reaching audiences internationally. 
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Book Tour
We are excited to bring this project to the following venues Baguette et Papier in Troyes for the launch in July 2026 Bula Café- Montreal September 12th 2026 Word Vancouver September 19th 2026 This_____Gallery October 9th-18th 2026 ECUAD Library -book is accepted to the Art book Library, Vancouver BC 2026 Linda Linda Library-“Living Between Languages: The Experience of Writing, Illustrating, and Publishing Multilingual Books.” Buenos Aires Argentina 2027 Nantes Casa de Artistas Book tour, exhibition, and artist talk, Buenos Aires Argentina 2027 Vancouver Art Book Fair- Vancouver BC TBD May 2027 |
