2026-01-13
First semester of 2026 - Programming where discovery, creation and encounters converge at the MAC!
MONTRÉAL, Jan. 13, 2026 /CNW/ - The Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal (MAC) invites the public to enjoy a rich and dynamic winter and spring program! Designed to foster dialogue, reflection and the discovery of new contemporary art practices, this cultural offering brings together exhibitions, creative workshops, guided tours and exclusive encounters with artists.Until March 8EXHIBITION: IN PRAISE OF THE MISSING IMAGEThe MAC and MOMENTA are co-presenting In Praise of the Missing Image, the central exhibition of the 19th edition of the Biennale d'art contemporain. Curated by guest curator Marie-Ann Yemsi, this exhibition features works by artists Iván Argote, Maureen Gruben, Joyce Joumaa, Niap, Lee Shulman + Omar Victor Diop — The Anonymous Project and Sanaz Sohrabi. These artists speak to the silences of history through the exploration of colonialism, notably historical monuments, hidden dimensions of sports, extractivism and the climate crisis. This will be the final exhibition - in the traditional sense of the word - presented at the MAC at Place Ville Marie, before this temporary space is turned into a place for artistic exploration and dialogue with emerging artists as part of the new program Habiter le MAC. more information here.Activities related to the exhibition As part of this exhibition, the MAC is hosting various cultural activities and creative workshops for all ages.Exhibition WalkthroughVisit the exhibition on Wednesday, January 21, at 5:30 p.m. alongside Sanaz Sohrabi, artist and assistant professor in the Communications department at Concordia University (in English) – RegistrationViewpointsVarious speakers will offer their take on the exhibition and works presented:Carling Sioui, Two-Spirit member of the Huron-Wendat First Nation and founder of Consultations O'yenhra'. Wednesday, January 14, at 5:30 p.m. In English and French – RegistrationAbigail Celis, curator, author and assistant professor in Art History and Museum Studies at the Université de Montréal. Wednesday, February 4, at 5:30 p.m. In English – RegistrationJade Almeida, co-founder and director of Harambec and lecturer. Wednesday, February 18, at 5:30 p.m. In French – ...Full story available on Benzinga.com