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Place des Arts, beyond the shows
Place des Arts allows you to discover unexpected aspects of the world of performing arts through temporary exhibitions, multimedia installations, and unique immersive experiences in its exhibition hall or Espace culturel Georges-Émile-Lapalme, often presented in collaboration with other Montreal organizations such as PHI or UQAM. Place des Arts also has a unique mosaic of 35 screens that showcase both emerging digital creators and established artists.
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Burn from Absence
October 15, 2025 to February 15, 2026Salle d'expositionBurn from Absence by Emeline Courcier is a meditation on memory, silence, and the fragile threads that bind generations together. Drawing from her Vietnamese family’s experience of displacement and their philosophy of erasing the past to build resilience, Courcier uses artificial intelligence (AI) as both tool and metaphor.
Jim Henson’s The Storyteller: When Nostalgia and Technology Meet
Who doesn’t remember reading pop-up books as a child… or following Tinker Bell’s instructions to turn the pages of a Disney story?
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AT THE HAND : getting a handle on technology
Can you really touch the sky? On the Place des Arts Esplanade, yes! For LUMINO, you can take part in an interactive experience titled At the Hand, a reflection on our relationship with technology, involving an interaction with a giant holographic hand.
Article Portraits Artist
As Water Falls: an immersive alliance of water and art
Article Portraits Digital ArtsExperience the performing arts and visual arts differently
When it comes to visual arts, Place des Arts holds many gems to discover in its large public space. While some exhibitions are temporary, others are on display for a longer duration. This is the case for the exhibition Une traversée artistique (An Artistic Journey), which celebrates 60 years of activities at Place des Arts. Adorning the walls of the Espace culturel Georges-Émile-Lapalme, it will remain accessible until the end of March 2025, allowing the public to immerse themselves in the complex’s rich history.
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