Allison Katz Makes Quebec Museum Debut at Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
On October 9, the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts (MMFA) will unveil "Jeu d’esprit," marking the first solo exhibition in Quebec for Montreal native Allison Katz. This showcase features 15 artworks, with eight pieces specifically created for this event, all arranged in a layout designed by Katz herself. Mary-Dailey Desmarais, the exhibition curator and Zhao-Ionescu Chief Curator at the MMFA, expressed the museum's excitement and pride in presenting Katz’s inaugural major exhibition in Quebec, emphasizing her remarkable talent. Desmarais characterized Katz’s creations as "playful yet profoundly reflective," delving into themes such as the unconscious, coincidence, and identity complexities. Katz draws inspiration from various sources, including art history, literature, psychoanalytic theory, and popular culture. This exhibition represents a significant homecoming for Katz, who has gained international recognition as a leading contemporary artist of her generation.
Key facts
- The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts (MMFA) is presenting "Jeu d’esprit," Allison Katz’s first solo exhibition in a Quebec museum.
- The exhibition opens to the public on October 9.
- It features 15 paintings, including 8 works created specifically for the occasion.
- The layout was designed by Allison Katz for the MMFA.
- Mary-Dailey Desmarais is the exhibition curator and the Zhao-Ionescu Chief Curator of the MMFA.
- Desmarais stated the museum is "thrilled and honoured" to present Katz’s first major exhibition in Quebec.
- Katz’s work explores the unconscious, coincidence and the complexities of identity.
- Katz draws inspiration from art history, literature, psychoanalytic theory and popular culture.
Entities
Artists
- Allison Katz
- Mary-Dailey Desmarais
Institutions
- Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
- MMFA
Locations
- Montreal
- Canada
- Quebec