Here are three locations and their flagship exhibitions, both essential and enriching, that you shouldn’t miss until they close!
Museum of Civilization
For tomorrow
The new major international exhibition “For Tomorrow” offers us an optimistic and inspiring vision of the future beyond the climate emergency that affects us all. This environmentally conscious exhibition, adapted by the museum, was designed by the Barbican in London and focuses “on our capacity for wonder, our curiosity and the sensitivity that the beauty of the world awakens in us”. Design, art, science, technology and philosophy come together to encourage us to look at reality differently and more joyfully. For the Quebec version, a creation by Mohawk artist Skawennati was added, as well as a room dedicated to country-specific themes.
Presented until January 7, 2024.
Unique
Gender identities and sexual diversity are the focus of this compassionate exhibition. The museum aims to “participate in these important discussions and contribute to demystifying and celebrating the plurality of gender identities” through the experience and visibility of trans, non-binary or two-spirit people. We can see how these people have managed to emancipate themselves over the years and according to their culture here and elsewhere. Despite the opening of societies, gender-based violence persists… so it is important that their identities and rights are recognized.
Presented until April 14, 2024.
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Quebec’s National Museum of Fine Arts
We, Masterpieces from the National Collection
Identities, migrations and territories are the main themes explored in a selection of 69 works of ancient, modern and contemporary art from the museum. This “philosophical journey” is intended to be the engine of both individual and collective reflection. “A mirror held up to visitors that reflects our society,” says the description of the exhibition. This unprecedented grouping opens up reflection on the representation of self and others. There we find in particular the work “Society Portraits” by Marie-Claude Pratte, which deals with caricature and the influence of prejudice in 50 paintings.
Presented at any time.
Jean Paul Riopelle, Homage to Rosa Luxemburg
The Homage to Rosa Luxemburg, the largest work ever created by Jean Paul Riopelle, can finally be admired in its entirety in the museum. Acquired by the museum in 1996, this fresco is displayed in a glass case with sophisticated lighting and has been seen by more than 1.3 million people! The artist created this impressive composition in his studio in Île-aux-Oies in 1992, after the death of his partner, the American painter Joan Mitchell, in Paris.
Presented at any time.
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Augustinian monastery
Augustinian: Healing of body and soul
This permanent exhibition traces the evolution of the spiritual and social commitment of the Augustinians of Quebec over time. Thanks to a collection of 50,000 artifacts from the sisters’ 12 monasteries and hospitals, we discover their social work with the sick and their way of community life.
Collect
This temporary exhibition invites visitors to familiarize themselves with the museotherapy approach. The balance between action and contemplation is important to the Augustinians, while caring for others has always been at the heart of their mission.
Presented until December 2025.
Daily day or evening access, including a meal and exercise activity, is also possible!
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