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  6 Great Reasons to Visit the Musée This Summer

  Summer is the perfect time to slow down, find inspiration, and discover new things. If you’re passing through Québec City, on holiday, or simply looking for something different to do, come and experience art in all its forms at the Musée. You can look forward to impactful exhibits, creative activities, family-friendly experiences, and relaxing moments outdoors.

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  An in-depth exploration of the unique, sensitive world of Jacques Payette

  Thanks to the generous financial support of the Pierre Lassonde Family Foundation, we are proud to publish Jacques Payette: artiste de l’intime et du temps qui passe. This masterful two-volume monograph is by art historian John R. Porter. To mark this occasion, Mr. Porter offers us a preview of his in-depth exploration of the unique, sensitive world of Jacques Payette, a leading figure in contemporary Québec painting.

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  Hyperrealism: This Is Not a Body

  Take a free tour of the Hyperrealism. This Is Not a Body. exhibition and surround yourself with its disturbing representations of the human body. This audio tour invites you to explore a selection of outstanding works.

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  8 Things You Might Not Know About Niki de Saint Phalle

  In honour of Niki de Saint Phalle. The 1980s and 1990s: Art Unleashed, curator Maude Lévesque reveals 8 little-known facts about this revolutionary artist.

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  Yvon Cozic (1942–2025): A Great Loss for Québec Art

  Just as the celebrations for two national holidays have drawn to a close, Québec’s visual arts community has been left grieving the departure of Yvon Cozic. He is survived by Monic Brassard, with whom he formed one of the most vibrant, intriguing, and quirky artist duos Québec has ever known. 

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  Create, resist, love: Niki de Saint Phalle in the 1980s and 1990s

  Freely explore the vibrant world of Niki de Saint Phalle (1930–2002) and dive deeper into the last two decades of her creative journey. This audio tour will guide you through key works, showcasing her artistic experiments as well as her feminist, ecological, and social commitments.

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  The Pierre Lassonde Pavilion: A Major Architectural Project 

  Explore the floors of the Pierre Lassonde Pavilion and marvel at the innovative architectural elements that shape it. As you walk through the pavilion, take the time to note the remarkable pieces that adorn the building’s public areas.

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  Vers l'Espace Riopelle | Episode 7: A philanthropist's dream

  In this episode, we introduce you to Michael J. Audain, a collector and philanthropist passionate about the work of Jean Paul Riopelle. Thanks to his generosity, the Musée is consolidating the most important public collection of works by the painter and sculptor, while providing it with a fitting showcase.