Struggle. Quebec in the arenaMuseum of Civilization
The Musée de la civilization's vast exhibition on wrestling has something to charm everyone, even those who are not big fans of the sport. (Frédéric Matte, The Sun)
Expectations were high for this new collaboration between Ex Machina, Robert Lepage and the Musée de la civilization… And, rest assured, they were met. Well thought out, the concept of this exhibition is not only aimed at wrestling fans or those who already know the slightest statistics about this sport. On the contrary, it casts a much wider net since the struggle becomes a sort of magnifying glass through which to observe Quebec and its history. And this, even through different characters like The Giant Ferré or Mad Dog Vachon. LH
Presented until April 20, 2025.
The McMichael Collection shines at the MNBAQ
Several indigenous works are always presented at the MNBAQ and allow us to discover Canadian Art in a new light. (Frédéric Matte/Archives Le Soleil)
Canadian art lovers will have had a great year at the Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec (MNBAQ). The McMichael Canadian Art Collection stopped twice in the capital to present two magnificent exhibitions, Generations et First days. While the first featured the works of the Sobey family, the second still allows visitors to discover nearly 110 paintings, drawings, sculptures and other indigenous creations from across the country. Although very different from each other, these projects have made it possible to highlight certain little-known painters and sculptors, but above all to concretely illustrate the different artistic movements which have influenced artists, from one ocean to the other, and has been doing so for decades. LH
The exhibition First days is presented until April 21, 2025.
Quebec in other wordsMuseum of Civilization
Dense, the new permanent exhibition at the Musée de la civilization highlights history as well as fauna, flora and Quebec heritage.
(Frédéric Matte/Archives Le Soleil)
The Museum of Civilization has clearly taken seriously the renewal of its permanent exhibition on the history of Quebec and has done much more than simply modernize its facilities. The mission was not simple, but Quebec in other words indeed takes a new look at the history of the province. How? By anchoring itself around the theme of the meeting, by giving voice to certain marginalized groups and by allowing certain events to be observed from a new angle, beyond clichés and preconceived ideas. LH
Cute exhibition by Philippe Katerine at Aire publique
Some of the works are notably inspired by Katerine's baldness. (Frédéric Matte/Archives Le Soleil)
For its opening, the new venue for current art and public art at EXMURO struck a major blow by receiving, in a major North American first, theCute exhibition by the famous French multidisciplinary artist. This collection of paintings, drawings, photographs, montages and sculptures evokes serious subjects from an offbeat and caring perspective with the aim of making the painful cute. In addition, this exhibition was accompanied by a conference show and a tour of large pink inflatable characters that could be seen perched on roofs or hanging from windows in Petit Champlain. VM
Built On Genocide by Jay Soul at Aire publique
Unveiled the day before National Indigenous Peoples Day, Built On Genocide made a big impression on our journalist. (Frédéric Matte/Archives Le Soleil)
The opening of the EXMURO Public Area is an event in itself. In addition to Philippe Katerine's exhibition, this venue, to which access is free, has made room for the committed work of Jay Soul. The indigenous artist from the Chippewa First Nation of the Thames transformed the vaults of Maison Hazeur into catacombs by piling up replicas of bison skulls under colorful and provocative posters which use the codes of advertising to talk about the wounds of the colonialism. Unveiled the day before National Indigenous Peoples Day, Built On Genocide is presented until March 30, 2025. VM
