Press release – McCord Museum<\/p>\n
Montr\u00e9al, July 7th, 2016 –<\/strong> As the featured partner for July, the McCord Museum of canadian history\u00a0is pleased to annonce is\u00a0participation in Art public Montr\u00e9al, a project that\u00a0assembled\u00a0over 600\u00a0accessible public artworks in a web portal. You are invited to discover the museum’s two public artworks \u00a0:\u00a0Totem urbain \/ histoire en dentelles<\/em>\u00a0and Inukshuk. <\/em>Besides the demonstration of\u00a0a true implication of\u00a0the Museum\u00a0in the Montreal cultural influence, those artworks enrich the considerable collection of the McCord Museum.<\/p>\n Totem urbain \/ histoire en dentelles<\/em> by Pierre Granche<\/strong><\/p>\n Totem urbain\/histoire en dentelles<\/i> is one of Pierre Granche’s major works. Completed for the McCord Museum as part of the Government of Qu\u00e9bec Politique d\u2019int\u00e9gration des arts \u00e0 l\u2019architecture et \u00e0 l\u2019environnement des b\u00e2timents et des sites gouvernementaux et publics<\/em>,<\/i> this sculpture occupies\u00a0the Victoria street\u00a0for over 20 years.<\/p>\n Installed to mark the Museum’s official reopening in 1992, Granche’s piece allude to the majestic ha\u00efda totem in red cedar standing inside the Museum.\u00a0The work\u00a0is composed of four elements.\u00a0 The first of these is the illuminated plinth made of layers of glass fragments: that\u00a0is suggestive of water, an island, or rock strata. The second element, the “urban totem,” is a synthesised image depicting the city of Montreal and three periods of its history. The third element is a\u00a0parade of figures\u00a0that\u00a0conjure up moments and objects that are rooted in our collective memory.\u00a0The final element of the work is a communications tower whose roots are buried in a mountain of books.\u00a0This image symbolizes knowledge and\u00a0recalls the Museum’s mandate to research\u00a0and disseminate.<\/p>\n Inukshuk\u00a0<\/em>by Jusipi Nalukturuk<\/strong><\/p>\n This inukshuk\u00a0was created by Jusipi Nalukturuk and\u00a0was first constructed on Naqsaluk Island. It was erected under the terms of the Government of Qu\u00e9bec Politique d\u2019int\u00e9gration des arts \u00e0 l\u2019architecture et \u00e0 l\u2019environnement des b\u00e2timents et des sites gouvernementaux et publics<\/em>. Since 1992, the sculpture stand\u00a0in front of the McCord Museum.<\/p>\n Literally meaning “that which acts on behalf of man”, inukshuk are among the most remarkable structures ever built by the Inuit.\u00a0In varying shapes and sizes, these sculptures are erected with stone or cut stone.\u00a0\u00a0Those sculptures are generally erected on strategic\u00a0places, which makes them visible from a great distance. Depending on their location, shape and orientation, inukshuit fulfill many varied functions. \u00a0They serve as trail markers, for example, suggesting the best route to follow, or indicate ideal campsite, the depth of snow, a dangerous river, or perhaps a caribou trail. Strategically placed, they are an invaluable aid to the hunter, guiding him the to the best spot for hunting caribou.\u00a0They also mark the site of an important event, or the place where a death has occurred, and other memorable events, such as special meetings with other groups.\u00a0In addition to their practical uses, inukshuit often take on a spiritual or sacred dimension.<\/p>\n Finaly, dont miss the return of The Urban Forest<\/strong> <\/a>this summer. New colours and a varied program will take over Victoria Street : you\u2019re invited to follow our activities and consult the McCord Museum web site<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Press release – McCord Museum Montr\u00e9al, July 7th, 2016 – As the featured partner for July, the McCord Museum of canadian history\u00a0is pleased to annonce is\u00a0participation in Art public Montr\u00e9al, a project that\u00a0assembled\u00a0over 600\u00a0accessible public artworks in a web portal. 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