Coups de coeur – Plural ( ) Contemporary Art Fair – Montreal 2023

This year, Papier Montreal becomes Plural – Contemporary Art Fair and returns for a beautiful Spring weekend at the Grand Quay, in the Old Port of Montreal. 49 galleries, 8 Canadian cities and hundreds of artists, under one roof, for one weekend only. An uplifting and exciting event, several Coups de coeur and a wonderful opportunity to meet inspiring and creative people.

A parenthesis… not to be missed!

April 21st to 23rd, 2023

Plural 2023
Contemporary Art Fair
Grand Quay
Old Port Montreal

My Coups de coeur 2023!!!

Graeme Patterson – Strange Birds – 2023 – Chiguer Art Contemporain

Multimedia installation

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Sarah Stevenson – Volcano, 2022 / Explosion, 2021 – Blouin Division

Metallic thread and fishing line

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Michèle Bui – Baby’s Breath, 2019 McBride Contemporain

Lauréate Prix Pierre-Ayot

Pigment print

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Lyne Bastien – Ivujivik III 2020 – Feheley Fine Arts

Coloured Pencil

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Alexandre Guay Cachou Montréal – Afternoon Projects – Vancouver

Ceramics

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Qian Cheng – Instagram

A beautiful exchange with a beautiful artist in transformation.

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Joi T Arcand – Don’t give up – 2023 – Galeries Roger Bellemare et Christian Lambert

Neon Sign

ekawiya pakici is a command meaning don’t give up. It is an alternative to the commonly used phrase “ähkameyimo” which means “keep going, persevere.” This piece explores the vulnerabilities of mental health and the ways that messages of toxic positivity can sometimes cause more harm. This edition ofmulti-coloured signs mimics the cheerful facade of toxic positivity which reiects difficult emotions in favor of a positive mindset.

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Florence Giroux Gravel – Maze (Serie) Couleur (1,2,3) Galerie Bernard

Wood, wires, paint

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EVOL – Galerie Yves Laroche

Spray Paint on Cardboard

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Toni Losey – Studio 21 Fine Art – Halifax

Earthenware, Porcelain, and Nichrome Wire

A wonderful chat with the Artist Toni Losey, who also fell in love with Nova Scotia more than 15 years ago, where she now lives with her family. Her work is inspired by nature, mushrooms, moss and lichens, is simply unique and captivating. I am sure we will meet again!