Shohei Shigematsu, Olivier Dufour and the Université Laval School of Architecture: at the service of art
QUÉBEC CITY, Sept. 12, 2017 /CNW Telbec/ - Would you like to experience a true celebration of the beauty of the visual arts in a spectacular setting? Or participate in 2018's most glamorous event? If so, Saturday, May 5th, 2018 is a date to remember! The Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec (MNBAQ) will be hosting the very first MNBAQ GALA, presented by Desjardins. The role of honorary chairman for the event has been entrusted to Guy Cormier, president and CEO of the Desjardins Group.
This first-ever gala produced by the MNBAQ's Foundation will be held in conjunction with the North American premiere of the Alberto Giacometti exhibition, also presented by Desjardins at the MNBAQ. It promises to be a unique evening where art, philanthropy and architecture will come together. Thanks to the exceptional collaboration of the renowned architect behind the Pierre Lassonde pavilion, Shohei Shigematsu, who is also a partner and director of the New York branch of the Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA), the 2018 gala will mark the history of philanthropy in Québec City. Known for his great sensitivity and imagination, Shigematsu will recreate the ambiance of New York City's glamorous gala evenings by coordinating the scenography for this biennial benefit event, creating a look for the space in collaboration with the students of the Université Laval School of Architecture, supervised by Samuel Bernier-Lavigne.
Olivier Dufour, president of Dufour Maison de Création, will provide the artistic direction for this large-scale celebration. Dufour is known the world over as an architect who generates emotions and crafts spectacular settings. With his unique way of combining performing arts and technology, this Québec City artist is sure to astonish participants. Thanks to these masters of their craft, the MNBAQ GALA will be a prestigious, world-class benefit event: a must for 2018.
"As philanthropy played a major role in creating the Pierre Lassonde pavilion, an architectural work of international calibre, the Foundation is proud to henceforth add an event of the same measure to its list of achievements," states Annie Talbot, president and executive director of the MNBAQ's Foundation. "Partners and participants in the MNBAQ GALA will be collaborating in a funding initiative that is key to the museum's future. The organizing committee, composed of individuals from the business communities of Québec City, Montréal and New York, will ensure the successful production of this event that marks a milestone in the history of the MNBAQ's Foundation."
Shohei Shigematsu, Olivier Dufour and Annie Talbot are available for phone interviews. To make an appointment, please communicate with Linda Tremblay at 418-644-6460, ext. 5532.
MNBAQ GALA
Saturday, May 5th, 2018
Tickets to the MNBAQ GALA, priced at $1000, will be on sale starting October 16th, 2017.
SOURCE Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec
Project manager: Marie-Kristine Gasse, [email protected], 418 682-2228 ext. 7221
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