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Sam Taylor-Wood Exhibition at Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal

exhibition · 2026-04-23

The Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal presented a solo exhibition of British artist Sam Taylor-Wood from November 10, 2002, to January 12, 2003. The show featured her film and photographic works, including the iconic video piece "Still Life" (2001), which depicts a bowl of fruit decaying in slow motion. Taylor-Wood, known for her cinematic and emotionally charged imagery, also exhibited "Travesty of a Mockery" (1995) and "Brutal Youth" (1998). The exhibition highlighted her exploration of time, mortality, and human vulnerability. It was accompanied by a bilingual catalogue with essays by curators and critics. The show marked Taylor-Wood's first major solo presentation in Canada.

Key facts

  • Exhibition ran from November 10, 2002, to January 12, 2003.
  • Venue: Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal, Canada.
  • Featured works include 'Still Life' (2001), 'Travesty of a Mockery' (1995), and 'Brutal Youth' (1998).
  • Sam Taylor-Wood is a British artist known for film and photography.
  • The exhibition was her first major solo show in Canada.
  • A bilingual catalogue accompanied the exhibition.
  • Themes include time, mortality, and human vulnerability.
  • The show was covered by artpress magazine.

Entities

Artists

  • Sam Taylor-Wood

Institutions

  • Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal
  • artpress

Locations

  • Montréal
  • Canada

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