Free of charge
About the artist
Marie-Claire Blais studied architecture at the Université de Montréal before devoting herself entirely to her artistic practice. Working across different media, Blais explores various experiences of movement in space, focusing on how such encounters challenge the perception and memory of the observer. She has participated in several artist residencies in Mexico, Italy and France. Marie-Claire is represented by Blouin Division gallery in Montreal, where she lives and works.
About the curator
Anne-Marie St-Jean Aubre is the Curator of Quebec and Canadian Contemporary Art (1945 to Today) and holds the Gail and Stephen A. Jarislowsky Chair at the MMFA. As Curator of Contemporary Art at the Musée d’art de Joliette, where she worked from 2017 to 2023, she oversaw many solo and group exhibitions featuring women artists, Indigenous artists, and artists from diverse backgrounds.
About the series
The Preshow gives the public an in-depth preview of the Museum’s new exhibition, as shared by those who brought it to life.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Location: Maxwell Cummings Auditorium, 1379-A, Sherbrooke Street West
Reservation terms: Please note that seat reservations are held until the beginning of the event. Once the activity has started, any unoccupied seats will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
