COLLECTORS' MONTH

TALKS BY PRIVATE COLLECTORS
Lecture by Alain Tremblay, collector
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, from 7 pm to 8:30 pm

Demystify the practice of collecting with the Montréal collector Alain Tremblay. A high school ethics and religious culture teacher, Mr. Tremblay is passionate about contemporary art from Québec and elsewhere. His collection reflects his personality as well as the vitality and creativity of well-known artists.

THE ARTIST
Talk by Ed Pien, artist
LeThursday, February 16, 2012, 6 pm

Learn more about how a work is acquired and how an artist gains museum recognition. Toronto artist Ed Pien and Gaëtane Verna, MAJ’s executive director and chief curator (2006-2012), will talk about the dynamics of the relationship between the artist and the museum. The talk also offers the opportunity to take a long look at the phantasmagorical work of this well-known artist. Presented by the Musée d’art de Joliette in collaboration with the Musée des beaux-arts de Montréal (MBAM), the discussion will take place at the MBAM (Auditorium Maxwell-Cummings, 1379, Sherbrooke St. West, Montréal) and will be conducted in English. Information and registration: 514 285-2000

MAJ’S V.I.P TRIPS
Saturday, February 18, 2012

Join us for an exclusive visit of two artists’ studios. Guido Molinari was one of the most famous Montréal artists of the 60s. His studio has been preserved exactly as he left it when he died. You will be able to see the studio and learn more about the Molinari Foundation from its director Gilles Daigneault. Afterwards, Yann Pocreau will welcome you for a special visit of his studio. A unique occasion to talk to this well-known artist and to see where he works. Only a limited number of places are available. Information and registration: 450 756-0311, ext. 234