🎨 Top 5 Art Openings You Can’t Miss This Week | Montreal Art Exhibits

Montréal, a city pulsing with creativity and contrast, is buzzing this week with Montreal art exhibits that defy convention and stir emotion. Whether you’re a seasoned collector, curious wanderer, or simply looking for inspiration, the city’s galleries and cultural spaces are serving up unforgettable artistic experiences. Here are our top 5 vernissages to elevate your week through visual wonder and springtime vibrancy. 🌿✨

🖼️ 1. Françoise Sullivan & Carol Bernier – Galerie Simon Blais

📍 5420 Saint-Laurent Blvd, Montreal
📅 Wednesday, April 23, 2025 | 5 PM – 8 PM

Two distinct artistic voices, one iconic gallery.

• Françoise Sullivan, celebrated for her pivotal role in the Refus Global movement, unveils paintings from the 1980s that radiate movement and meaning.

• Carol Bernier captures the ethereal in her abstract landscapes using pastel and oil.

🧡 A rare opportunity to experience these forces of Canadian art side by side—an absolute must for lovers of Montreal art exhibits.

🎭 2. Nico Williams & Lap-See Lam – PHI Centre

📍 451 & 465 Saint-Jean Street, Old Montreal
📅 Wednesday, April 23, 2025 | 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Where cultural memory meets immersive tech:

• Nico Williams, winner of the Sobey Art Award 2024, showcases intricate beadwork that transcends tradition.

• Lap-See Lam, who represented Sweden at the 2024 Venice Biennale, presents two spellbinding video installations exploring migration and magical realism.

🔮 A signature moment in the week’s Montreal art exhibits lineup, guaranteed to draw an eclectic, engaged crowd.

🌍 3. Sophie Wilkins – Maison de la culture Plateau-Mont-Royal

📍 465 Mont-Royal Avenue East (across from Mont-Royal Metro)
📅 Thursday, April 24, 2025 | 5 PM – 7:30 PM

In honour of Earth Day, Wilkins’ new show “Ode to Nature and Its Elements” reflects on the five essential forces: water, air, earth, fire, and ether.

• Known for her figurative, soulful works, the artist constructs a visual bridge between human and nature.

🍃 Poetic and poignant, this vernissage is a cornerstone of this week’s Montreal art exhibits, attracting a vibrant, eco-conscious underground scene.

📸 4. Julien Cadena – Espace L’Archipel

📍 5333 Casgrain Avenue, Suite 909, Montreal
📅 Thursday, April 24, 2025 | 5 PM – 11 PM

“Soleil Soleil” offers an intimate glimpse into the lives of musicians from the Centre des musiciens du monde.

• With raw, human portraits, Julien Cadena captures the emotional bond between artist and art.

• Presented as part of Les lignes du désir, this extended vernissage is designed for deep dives and slow appreciation.

🎶 A warm, welcoming event that brings heart to the forefront of Montreal art exhibits.

🏆 5. Passage à Découvert 2025 – Galerie de l’UQAM

📍 Judith-Jasmin Pavilion, 1400 Berri Street, Room J-R120 (across from Berri Metro)
📅 Thursday, April 24, 2025 | 5 PM – 7:30 PM

The next wave of Montreal’s visual art talent shines bright in this annual show.

• Passage à Découvert features graduating students from UQAM’s Visual and Media Arts program.

• This edition includes an exciting awards ceremony and festive vibe.

🌟 Fresh, fearless, and forward-thinking—this is where the future of Montreal art exhibits takes root.

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