At once national library, national archives and public library of a major metropolitan city, Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec (BAnQ) brings together, preserves and promotes heritage materials from or related to Québec. As a key player of the knowledge society and a genuine cultural hub, BAnQ strives to democratize access to knowledge. It carries out its activities in 12 facilities which are open to the public across Québec.
Thematic pathways such as Crossroads of ideas and culture, which highlights a sample of BAnQ’s works of art, are yours to discover. The Grande Bibliothèque turns ten! route represents an excellent opportunity to drop by this landmark library, now celebrating its first decade of existence.
Furthermore, public artworks enthusiasts will undoubtedly want to take advantage of their visit to the Grande Bibliothèque to view DéLire, a delirious exhibition showcasing 10 artworks designed by 10 Québec creators, designers, architect or artists attempting to redefine the library’s reading space. On view at the Grande Bibliothèque until October 16.
Photo: Espace fractal, Jean-Pierre Morin
© Jean-Pierre Morin (2015) – Crédit photo : Michel Legendre / Bibliothèques et Archives nationales du Québec, 2014
MAC Works on Loan | Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital
Since 2013, three works of art from the collection of the Musée d’art contemporain (MAC) have sat proudly outside Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital (HMR), near Rosemont and De l’Assomption boulevards. Through loans such as these, the MAC seeks to increase exposure to the work of artists across the Island of Montréal. This initiative goes hand in hand with […]