Montreal Art Exhibits Preview | Apr 15 – Apr 17 | Courtesy: Radio In Situ Magazine
🎨 Top 5 Vernissages You Can’t Miss This Week at Montreal Art Exhibits!
Montreal Art Exhibits is on fire this week with a wave of vernissages that are setting the city ablaze with creativity! If you’re passionate about contemporary art, photography, ceramics, or cultural aesthetics, prepare yourself for an unforgettable sensory journey. Here are the 5 must-see art events in Montreal from April 15 to 17, 2025. 👇
🎤 1. Homme de paroles et d’images by Luc De Larochellière at Galerie Viaduc
📍 5806 St-Laurent Blvd, Montreal (Mile End)
📅 Tuesday, April 15, from 6 PM to 8 PM
The acclaimed singer-songwriter Luc De Larochellière invites us into his visual world with a never-before-seen exhibit of original illustrations. ✍️
Drawn from his collection Homme de paroles et d’images, this multidisciplinary approach brings together his poetic universe and whimsical imagery in a colorful, vibrant way. Montreal Art Exhibits recommends this for lovers of art and music alike.
🪷 2. Carapace de soi by Stéphanie Béliveau at Maison de la culture Janine-Sutto
📍 2550 Ontario St E, Montreal (Hochelaga)
📅 Tuesday, April 15, from 5 PM to 7 PM
In this deeply moving solo exhibit, Stéphanie Béliveau lays bare her inner world through drawings, collages, and installations. Her works echo loss, inheritance, and memory, inviting viewers into a raw and personal narrative.
Curated by Marie-Hélène Leblanc, Carapace de soi is a standout among this week’s Montreal Art Exhibits, showcasing a visceral blend of strength and fragility. 🖤
🍃 3. Le livre d’images by René Derouin at Maison de la culture Claude-Léveillée
📍 911 Jean-Talon East, Montreal (Villeray)
📅 Wednesday, April 16, from 5 PM to 7 PM
For more than 60 years, René Derouin has captivated the art world with his explorations of identity, territory, and memory. This exhibit offers a visual anthology, a rich retrospective drawing from various periods of his illustrious career.
If you’re exploring Montreal Art Exhibits for timeless, large-format impact, this is your spot. A must for admirers of Quebec’s cultural icons. 🖼️
🧠 4. Yannis Ritsos et la Grèce au cœur at Centre des arts de Baie-Saint-Paul (Montreal presentation)
📍 Maison de la culture Ahuntsic, 10 300 Lajeunesse, Montreal
📅 Wednesday, April 16, from 5 PM to 7 PM
Originally showcased in Baie-Saint-Paul, this exhibit brings the soul of Greece to Montreal through the eyes of poet Yannis Ritsos and the photographers who portrayed him.
With works by Spyros Meletzis, Dimitris Yeros, and others, this event blends poetry, culture, and visual storytelling. It’s an evocative stop on the Montreal Art Exhibits tour, especially for those with an appreciation for Mediterranean heritage. 🇬🇷
🔥 5. Les Rencontres by Jean-Pierre Gauthier and Josée Dubeau at Maison de la culture Mercier
📍 8105 Hochelaga St, Montreal (Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve)
📅 Wednesday, April 16, from 5 PM to 7 PM
Sound meets sculpture in this dynamic collaboration between Jean-Pierre Gauthier and Josée Dubeau. Through kinetic installations, Les Rencontres brings movement, architecture, and sonic vibrations into dialogue.
A thrilling finale to this week’s Montreal Art Exhibits, this vernissage pushes the limits of sensory experience and artistic boundaries. 🎶
✨ Whether you’re a seasoned collector or just getting started, these Montreal Art Exhibits offer something for everyone. From visual poetry to sound sculptures, the vernissages this week are buzzing with innovation and emotional depth.
Mark your calendars and discover what’s shaping the art scene right here in Montreal!
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