Luminothérapie Festival in Montreal

Light Up Your Winter: 2015 Montreal’s Free Luminothérapie Festival Shines Bright!

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UPDATED for the Lumino 15th edition

Discover the magic of Montreal’s winter season with Luminothérapie’s 15th edition, a captivating and free event in the Quartier des spectacles. From November 24, 2024, to March 9, 2025, this festival of lights offers an array of stunning installations and interactive artworks, perfect for families and art lovers.

Summary of Luminothérapie, 15th Edition in Montreal

Event Details:

  • Name: Luminothérapie, 15th Edition
  • Location:
    • From West to East on Sainte-Catherine St. West, between Mansfield St. and St-Hubert St.
    • From North to South, between De Maisonneuve Bld. and St-Antoine West ST.
  • Dates: November 24, 2024, to March 9, 2025
  • Time: Daily from 4 PM to 11 PM
  • Admission: Free

The installations are located in various venues throughout Montreal, including:

  • Exterior Works:
    • 1000 visages: Located on Ste-Catherine St., in front of esplanade Tranquille.
    • At The Hand: Situated at Esplanade de la Place des Arts.
    • Biolumen: Found at Palais des congrès de Montréal, 1001 Jean-Paul Riopelle Pl.
    • Cercle polaire: Located at Esplanade PVM at Place Ville Marie.
    • Chaleur humaine: Situated at Place Pasteur, 1430 Saint-Denis St.
    • Éloge de l’air: Found at Esplanade PVM at Place Ville Marie.
    • Exotopie: Located at Place Pasteur, 1430 Saint-Denis St.
    • Le TUNNEL: Situated at Place Émilie-Gamelin.
    • Les Fabuloscopes: Found in front of BAnQ’s Grande Bibliothèque, 475 de Maisonneuve Blvd.
    • Lustres: Located in front of St. James United Church, 463 Ste-Catherine St.
    • ORB: Situated at Esplanade de la Place des Arts.
    • Kaleidoscope: A Social Media Trinity: Found at Espace culturel Georges-Émile-Lapalme, 175 Sainte-Catherine St.
  • Interior Works:
    • Afflux: Located at Îlot Balmoral, 1501 De Bleury St.
    • Chasing Waterfalls: Situated at Îlot Balmoral, 1501 De Bleury St.
    • Cinétique: Found at Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth, 900 René-Lévesque Blvd. W.
    • Équilibre: Tensio: Located at Le Central, 30 Sainte-Catherine W. St.
    • Kaleidoscope: A Social Media Trinity: Situated at Espace culturel Georges-Émile-Lapalme, 175 Sainte-Catherine St.
    • MACHINACOLOR: Found at Îlot Balmoral, 1501 De Bleury St.
    • microstars: Located at Îlot Balmoral, 1501 De Bleury St.
    • Porteur de lumière: Situated at Îlot Balmoral, 1501 De Bleury St.
    • Raw Material: Found at Îlot Balmoral, 1501 De Bleury St.
  • Video Projections:
    • Au bord du lac Tranquille: Projected at esplanade Tranquille skating rink, 1442 Clark St.
    • Au-delà de l’humain: Projected on the facade of Grande Bibliothèque, 475 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.
    • Au-delà de l’humain: Projected on the facade of Centre de design de l’UQAM, 1440 Sanguinet St.
    • Étrangement satisfaisant: Projected outside of St-Laurent metro station.
    • Étrangement satisfaisant: Projected on the facade of UQAM’s Pavillon Président-Kennedy.
    • Étrangement satisfaisant: Projected on the facade of ÉDIFICE WILDER- Espace Danse.
    • Hyperobjects: Projected on the facade of Grande Bibliothèque, 475 de Maisonneuve Blvd.

Fun Facts:

  • The event features over 30 works spread across multiple locations.
  • Some exhibits invite direct participation, allowing visitors to interact and become part of the art.
  • It takes place during Montreal’s winter months, offering a warm and magical escape from the cold.

Luminothérapie’s 15th 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!

For more information: Luminothérapie, 15th edition | Quartier des spectacles

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