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Rêves et révoltes: L’art moderne au Québec et en France
In art, the so-called "modern" period began around the end of the 19th century and continued until the 1950s. It was marked by profound breaks with academic fine arts teaching, paving the way for unprecedented freedom of expression that forms one of the foundations of contemporary art. In Quebec and France, and more broadly worldwide, these artistic revolts took shape amidst powerful cultural, social, and political upheavals. Industrialization, war, and mass population displacement transformed societies and ways of life. Artistic Revolts Fueled by Societal Transformations Dreams and Revolts: Modern Art in Quebec and France highlights the pioneering role played by artists. Driven by a desire to invent new visual languages and break free from conventions, they participated in the emergence of new art forms. This was the case for Fauvist, Cubist, Surrealist, and Automatist artists, as well as visual artists. Shock, astonishment, and sometimes destabilization became essential components of the aesthetic experience. The exhibition establishes a dialogue between the artistic and sociopolitical history of Quebec and that of France, first between 1900 and 1945, then from the post-war period to the end of the 1960s, to illuminate the specific context of each of these two societies on either side of the Atlantic. Through thematic comparisons between works from the Musée and those from the Musée d’Art Moderne de Paris (MAM), it highlights the emergence, at different times, of artistic revolts fueled by societal transformations. Partners An exhibition conceived and produced by the Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec and the Musée d’Art Moderne de Paris, Paris Musées. Original scenography conceived and produced by the Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec.
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