The nuances between museums, art galleries and art centres were not at all understood by the government.
Author of the article: T Cha Dunlevy • Montreal Gazette
Publishing date: Feb 12, 2021 • February 12, 2021 • 4 minute read • “We were really frustrated in the fall to see commercial galleries open, and non-profit galleries and museums closed,” said Caroline Andrieux, founder and artistic director of Fonderie Darling, with a piece by Cynthia Girard-Renard. Photo by Pierre Obendrauf /Montreal Gazette
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Art galleries, art centres and museums around Quebec were allowed to reopen this week, sparking a wave of relief in the art world.
Consensus was that the Quebec government was giving a tight window to get everything ready before the public could be welcomed back. Fortunately, some museums already had exhibits in place.
Eager for inspiration, art lovers rejoice at reopening of Montreal s museums
This week in Quebec, for the first time since October, museums have finally been allowed to reopen as part of a loosening of restrictions by Premier Francois Legault. The effects on mental health, research suggests, can be far reaching.
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Art back on display at MMFA, including a powerful act of Holocaust remembrance These Montreal Museum of Fine Arts exhibitions were available online in recent months, but can be viewed in person as of Thursday.
Author of the article: Ian McGillis
Publishing date: Feb 10, 2021 • February 10, 2021 • 5 minute read • Mi Makir: A Search for the Missing consists of hundreds of portraits rendered in acrylic, India ink and latex by Yehouda Chaki, each one bearing a number signifying a specific Holocaust victim. Photo by Yehouda Chaki
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