Temporary exhibition

Alanis Obomsawin: The Children Have to Hear Another Story

from Sep 25, 2024 to Jan 26, 2025
Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal

Following great success in Berlin, Vancouver and Toronto, Alanis Obomsawin: The Children Have to Hear Another Story finally shines a light on Alanis Obomsawin’s work in the heart of Montréal, the city where she lives and works. One decade at a time, this retrospective offers a rich panorama of her cinematographic, visual and musical work, presenting in particular 13 iconic films among the 64 she made at the NFB, along with archival documents, drawings, masks, engravings and monotypes.

At the end of the exhibition, a space for reflection created in honour of children by Katsitsanoron Dumoulin-Bush, Thontenonhkwa’tsherano’onhnha - The Medicine Room, encourages visitors to process the content of the exhibition in a way that focuses on healing and the creation of a better future. An interactive activity invites everyone to share and exchange personal stories.

In parallel with this exhibition, the MAC is offering extensive programming of cultural activities and creative workshops until the end of January.

Caroline Monnet’s mural Wàbigon will also be on display until February 16, 2025, at the MAC at Place Ville Marie. Through this massive photographic portrait of eight Indigenous women and a child in an enchanted forest, the multidisciplinary Anishinaabe and French artist pays tribute to Alanis Obomsawin’s important influence.

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Exhibition

Temporary

Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal

Address

Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal
Place Ville Marie - Gallery Level,
Montreal, QC H3B 3Y1

Regular Schedule

From Jan 1 to Dec 31
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
11:30 - 19:00
Wednesday
11:30 - 19:00
Thursday
11:30 - 19:00
Friday
11:30 - 19:00
Saturday
11:00 - 18:00
Sunday
11:00 - 17:30

Holidays Schedule

Oct 14
11:00 - 17:30
Dec 24
Closed
Dec 25
Closed
Dec 26
11:00 - 17:30
Dec 31
11:00 - 16:00
Jan 1
Closed
Jan 2
11:00 - 17:30

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