The 17th edition of the World Press Photo Montreal Expo pays tribute to Quebec, with the following premieres:
Agence Stock Photo, notre monde en images and
Funky, l’univers de Félix Renaud
From August 28th to October 14 at Bonsecours Market
Montreal, Wednesday, August 7, 2024 – The World Press Photo Montréal Exhibition team unveils the content of new exhibitions presented for the first time from August 28 to October 14 in the mezzanine space of the Bonsecours Market.
The exhibition Agence Stock Photo, notre monde en images features a series of large-format photos recounting some of the key events of the last 40 years in Quebec. Funky, l’univers de Félix Renaudcelebrates the short but prolific career of the colorful Montreal photographer. These two new exhibitions complement those devoted to World Press Photo, Charles-Frédérick Ouellet and the Prix Antoine-Desilets (FPJQ).
Agence Stock Photo, notre monde en images
Founded in 1987 by photographers Robert Fréchette, Jean-François LeBlanc and Martin Roy, Agence Stock Photo is the first independent agency in Quebec. For almost 40 years, photographers such as Benoit Aquin, Josué Bertolino, Normand Blouin, Horacio Paone, Laurent Guérin and Sophie Bertrand have captured many of Quebec’s defining moments and events.
These include the 1995 referendum, the ice storm, the Maple Spring, the Saint-Amable fire and the Stanley Cup riot. Added to this are several portraits of iconic personalities and photos from Caroline Hayeur’s Rituel festif project, documenting the Montreal rave scene of the 1990s. The exhibition coincides with the August publication of Agence Stock Photo – Une histoire du photojournalisme au Québec by Les éditions du passage.
Funky, l’univers de Félix Renaud
Félix Renaud was renowned for his colorful portraits and cinematic universes. This exhibition offers a sample of the prolific and recent photographic decade of the late photographer and retoucher who passed away last February.
His eye brightened the cultural panorama of Quebec with his photos of artists and personal projects which comingle in thisexhibition celebrating his life, co-produced by Shoot Studio, Urbania and the Expo World Press Photo Montréal team.
Two other related exhibitions
As partners in the exhibition, Radio-Canada and La Presse offer complementary and relevant content to visitors every year.
Décrypteurs: the underside of misinformation
How can one tell what’s true from what’s false when surfing the Internet? What are the different types of fake news? Can the eye deceive the public in front of a fake photo, or is it easy to spot if it’s been manipulated? Visitors will find out thanks to the exhibition Décrypteurs from Radio-Canada, featuring the work of Alexis De Lancer, Marie-Pier Elie, Jeff Yates and Nicholas De Rosa.
Saisir une émotion
Every day, La Presse publishes striking images that stand out for their aesthetics, their social impact, but above all, for their ability to evoke emotion. Some of the moving and powerful moments captured by La Presse photographers in 2023 will be on display exclusively at Marché Bonsecours.
About the World Press Photo Foundation
Founded in 1955, the World Press Photo Foundation organizes one of the world’s most prestigious competitions, recognizing the best in photojournalism and documentary photography. Showcasing the winning photos, its annual exhibition reaches millions of people each year in over 80 cities around the globe. The Foundation, based in Amsterdam, benefits from the support of strategic partners such as the Dutch Postcode Lottery, PwC, and Fujifilm Corporation.
About World Press Photo Montréal Expo
The World Press Photo Montreal Exhibition is a major cultural event held each year at the Bonsecours Market in Old Montreal. In addition to World Press Photo’s winning images, several related exhibitions produced by the Montreal team highlight the diversity and creativity of local talent. Radio-Canada, La Presse and SDC Vieux-Montréal support the success of this exhibition.
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