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Mois de la Photo à Montréal 2005: Image et Imagination

festival-fair · 2026-04-23

The ninth edition of the Mois de la photo à Montréal took place from September 8 to October 10, 2005, across various venues in Montreal. Curated by Martha Langford, the festival was themed "Image et imagination," emphasizing photography as an act of imagination. Langford argued that photography lives in the viewer's mind, prioritizing the aesthetic experience of the image over its creation. The event featured numerous exhibitions and was considered a successful edition.

Key facts

  • The 9th Mois de la photo à Montréal ran from September 8 to October 10, 2005.
  • The festival took place in multiple venues across Montreal.
  • Martha Langford served as the general curator.
  • The theme was 'Image et imagination'.
  • Langford stated that photography is an act of imagination.
  • The focus was on the viewer's visual experience and encounter with the image.
  • The edition was deemed a good vintage.
  • A PDF file was available for download.

Entities

Artists

  • Martha Langford

Institutions

  • Mois de la photo à Montréal

Locations

  • Montreal
  • Canada

Sources