MOMENTA Biennale de l'image

From September 7 to October 22, people curious about contemporary art came together for the 18th edition of the Biennale and visited the 16 exhibition venues throughout the city. For 46 days, our 60 activities, including exhibitions, workshops, performances, symposiums, talks and panel discussions, and even a marathon, drew audiences that were interested in and won over by a program that stirred up unequalled excitement!

By the end of the Biennale, MOMENTA registered a record attendance rate, with more than 50% increase in visits to artist-run centres and university galleries compared to the previous edition.

As a member of the Ennials Alliance, MOMENTA Biennale de l’image was pleased to welcome a delegation of directors from 14 Biennials and Triennials in North America at the Canadian Centre for Architecture on October 11, 12 and 13, as part of MOMENTA’s 18th edition.

For the first time, most of our exhibitions feature plain-language text to facilitate visitors’ understanding of the exhibitions and ensure inclusivity and discoveries for everyone. This new initiative is an important mediation tool that enhances MOMENTA’s engagement with its publics.

This year, for the very first time, MOMENTA produced a seven-episode podcast series designed and hosted by artist Jamie Ross, whose guests are artists Mara Eagle, Lindsay Katsitsakaste Delaronde, Rémi Belliveau, Valérie Blass, Michèle Pearson Clarke, Séamus Gallagher and Tuan Andrey Nguyen.

MOMENTA is pleased to invite you to the opening celebration of the biennial’s 18th edition! Come celebrate with us on September 7 from 5 to 10 p.m. at Place du Sable-Gris in front of Fonderie Darling.