Montréal Biennale 2014 Focuses on Futurity with International and Local Artists

Running from 22 October 2014 to 4 January 2015, the 2014 La Biennale de Montréal, titled L’avenir, is curated by Gregory Burke, Peggy Gale, Lesley Johnstone, Mark Lanctôt, and Sylvie Fortin. This event examines the impact of art on the future, stemming from a critique of practices centered on the past. It highlights themes related to Expo 67 and the separatist movement, with a focus on environmental issues in the Arctic Circle. Among the participating artists, half are Canadian, including Richard Ibghy, Marilou Lemmens, and Hajra Waheed, while others hail from 22 different countries. In collaboration with the Musée d’art contemporain de Montréal, the biennial seeks to create a prominent international event in Canada, despite facing funding obstacles. The exhibition features interactive works that challenge the role of art in shaping the future.