Discover the magic of Montreal’s winter season with Luminothérapie’s 14th edition, a captivating and free event in the Quartier des spectacles. From November 30, 2023, to March 10, 2024, this festival of lights offers an array of stunning installations and interactive artworks, perfect for families and art lovers.
Summary of Luminothérapie, 14th Edition in Montreal
Event Details:
- Name: Luminothérapie, 14th Edition
- Location: Quartier des Spectacles, Sainte-Catherine St. West, Montreal
- Dates: November 30, 2023, to March 10, 2024
- Time: Daily from 4 PM to 11 PM
- Admission: Free
Highlights:
- Astera from TILT: A 10-meter high night flower with multicolored beams, located at the Esplanade basse de la Place des Arts. It transforms from brilliant silver reflections in the day to a dazzling display of colors at night.
- Solstice from Iregular: An interactive installation on Rue Sainte-Catherine Ouest, featuring a path of mirrors and a central rotating light, symbolizing the sun. It creates an immersive experience with reflections and illusions.
- Cymopolée from Luminariste: Situated at the Esplanade de la Place des Arts, this artwork is a light and sound tornado, representing a weather phenomenon and the impacts of climate change. It offers two shows every hour after dusk.
- Planètes from Pitaya: Located in Hydro-Québec Park, this installation features sparkling planets amidst treetops, creating a hypnotic experience with light play and optical illusions.
- Huge Reeds from Pitaya: Along Sainte-Catherine W. Street, this installation includes 30 luminous stems, each 10 meters tall, creating a dynamic and changing urban landscape.
- Gravitation from Féline B and Rodeo FX: A video projection on the facades of the Édifice WILDER – Espace Danse and the pavilion Président-Kennedy of UQAM, influenced by local weather data and offering a sci-fi-like perspective on the universe.
Fun Facts:
- Astera is inspired by the Canada thistle and undergoes a unique photosynthesis at sunset.
- Solstice plays with perceptions, blending reality with reflections and parallel dimensions.
- Cymopolée not only mimics a tornado but also evokes emotions related to climate change.
- Planètes uses hand-carved facets to create a three-dimensional illusion on flat surfaces.
- Huge Reeds are designed to resemble shooting stars or flames, constantly changing in appearance.
- Gravitation is a digital artwork that changes based on real-time weather data, creating a unique experience every time.
Luminothérapie’s 14th edition is a delightful, cost-free experience that brings a burst of color and creativity to Montreal’s winter. It’s a unique opportunity to engage with contemporary art and enjoy the city’s cultural vibrancy, all without spending a dime. Don’t miss this enchanting display of light and imagination in the heart of Montreal!
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