Vibrer ensemble, 20 ans d'expériences mémorables

A major anniversary exhibition

The photo exhibit celebrates the 20^th anniversary of the Quartier des Spectacles through the prism of memories and emotions. The Partnership issued a call inviting Montrealers – spectators, festivalgoers and the Quartier’s partners – to share memorable moments they experienced in Montreal’s cultural heart. Testimonials, stories and anecdotes were collected to form the basis of this exhibition, comprising some 50 photographs and dozens of testimonials. The show also includes illustrations by Lacharbonne and music by Antoine Bédard.

Presented on seven panels, the exhibition reveals every facet of the Quartier des Spectacles, recalling key moments and major works, along with reminiscences from some 40 remarkable people. By scanning QR codes found throughout the exhibit, visitors can listen to residents, producers and artists as they talk about their personal connections with the Quartier and key moments they experienced there.

A digital component, also produced by Urbania, complements the show with exclusive content, including video interviews with Samian, Anne-Marie Cadieux and Pierre Lapointe, talking about what the Quartier des Spectacles means to them. Visit expo-20-ans-qds.urbania.ca (in French).

A video projection tribute

Alongside the exhibition, the Quartier des Spectacles Partnership presents a new video projection, 20 ans d’audace et de culture, paying tribute to artists, artisans and professionals whose careers have been closely linked to the Quartier. The video projection features 20 profiles of 25 remarkable people, including a special mention for Yvon Deschamps in recognition of his exceptional career. The honourees were selected by a jury following a call for nominations issued to the partners of the Quartier des Spectacles. The work, produced by multidisciplinary artist Élizabeth Laferrière, is projected on the façade of UQAM’s Pavillon Président-Kennedy every evening starting at sunset.

Credits

Urbania

Director of innovation projects and content producer: Florence Duburg

Creative Director: Nicolas Saint-Cyr

Illustrator: Lacharbonne

Art director: Julie de la Rocq

Researchers: Audray Metcalfe and Zoé Witala

Editor: Ronald Clément

Audiovisual Production Manager: Dominique Maheux

Sound designer: Antoine Bédard

Motion designer: Kevin Bouchard Installation: Milan Gervais (Human Playground)

Executive production: Raphaëlle Huysmans and Philippe Lamarre

A Quartier des spectacles Partnership production