Rafael Lozano-Hemmer at the MAC: Three unmissable guided tours of the exhibition this summer
MONTREAL, July 13, 2018 /CNW Telbec/ - As part of the Rafael Lozano-Hemmer:Unstable Presence exhibition at the MAC, the artist and some of his studio members will offer three different guided tours over the summer: the artist will lead a general tour, and studio members will offer a tour for children and another focusing on the technology behind the works.
To begin, on Thursday, July 26, at 6:30 p.m., visitors will have the opportunity to meet Rafael Lozano-Hemmer himself, as he gives a one-off tour of his exhibition. In addition to gaining exclusive insights into the artist's process, the visitors will get the chance to ask all their questions and discover the exhibition through the eyes of its creator. It's an unmissable opportunity to better understand and appreciate Rafael Lozano-Hemmer's works and art!
Then, on Saturday, July 28, at 11 a.m., it will be the little ones' turn to discover the exhibition through a new lens, as members of the artist's studio give an adapted tour for children of all ages. With its many large-scale installations and interactive works, the exhibition is perfectly suited to delight children and teenagers, who must interact with the art to activate it.
Lastly, on Thursday, August 9, at 6:30 p.m., technology buffs and any others who are curious about the mechanisms behind this highly technological exhibition can sate their curiosity by attending this tour led by members of the artist's studio.
DETAILS
Multilingual artist tour with Rafael Lozano-Hemmer
Date: Thursday, July 26, 2018
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Language: French, English, Spanish
Fee : Included in the regular MAC admission fee / Free admission for MACarte holders
No reservation necessary
Tour for children with Stephan Schulz and Karine Charbonneau from the Antimodular studio
Date: Saturday, July 28, 2018
Time: 11 a.m.
Language: French and English
Fee : Included in the regular MAC admission fee / Free admission for MACarte holders
No reservation necessary
"Technology fanatics" tour with the Antimodular studio members
Date: Thursday, August 9, 2018
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Language: French and English
Fee : Included in the regular MAC admission fee / Free admission for MACarte holders
No reservation necessary
For media ticket (limited places), please contact Roxane Dumas-Noël :
[email protected]
514 847-6232
An unusual and unique museum experience
Largest-ever solo show of Rafael Lozano-Hemmer ever presented in Canada or the United States, Unstable Presence is a major survey of his work over the past 18 years, bringing together 21 pieces, including several large-scale immersive installations. In his work, Lozano-Hemmer draws on science, technology, politics, sociology, poetry, music and art history, nourishing a rich conversation with the public.
Rafael Lozano-Hemmer: Unstable Presence is co-organized by the Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA). The exhibition is co-curated by Lesley Johnstone, Curator and Head of Exhibitions and Education, François LeTourneux, Associate Curator at the MAC and Rudolf Frieling, Curator of Media Arts at SFMOMA. The exhibition will travel to Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Monterrey (MARCO), Mexico, in 2019 and to the SFMOMA, from April 25 to September 6, 2020.
Acknowledgments
The Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal is a provincially owned corporation funded by the Ministère de la Culture et des Communications du Québec. It receives additional funding from the Department of Canadian Heritage and the Canada Council for the Arts.
With respect to this exhibition, the MAC warmly thanks co-organizer San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) and the collections that lent artworks: Tate Modern (London), Borusan Contemporary (Istanbul), CIFO (Miami) and Giverny (Montréal).
Special thanks go also to the presenting partner, La Presse. The MAC also gratefully acknowledges the contribution of Téquilart, supplier partner, as well as that of its media partners, The Gazette and Publicité Sauvage.
Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal
Located in the heart of the Quartier des Spectacles, the Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal makes today's art a vital part of Montréal and Québec life. For more than fifty years, this vibrant museum has brought together local and international artists, their works and an ever-growing public. It is also a place of discovery, offering visitors experiences that are continually changing and new, and often unexpected and stirring. The MAC presents temporary exhibitions devoted to outstanding and relevant current artists who provide their own particular insight into our society, as well as exhibitions of works drawn from the museum's extensive Permanent Collection. These may feature any and every form of expression: digital and sound works, installations, paintings, sculptures, ephemeral pieces, and more. In addition to its wide range of educational activities familiarizing the general public with contemporary art, the MAC organizes unique artistic performances and festive events. It is a window onto a myriad of avant-garde expressions that extend the reach of art throughout the city and beyond. macm.org/en/
SOURCE Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal
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