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"Gilbert BOYER
MÉMOIRE ARDENTE
1994

The artwork is composed of a cube of pink granite whose walls are pierced with holes. The exterior surface has been left rough, whereas the interior surface is polished and poetic phrases are engraved on it in black. The cube sits on a stainless steel base. A stainless steel column, on which appears an inscription about the 350th anniversary of Montréal, completes the artwork.

Mémoire ardente is designed as a contemporary monument, a historical marker, a reminder of the origin and history of Montréal, and of the celebrations marking its 350th anniversary. A receptacle of memory that reveals the archaeological strata of the city’s past, the artwork evokes a chambre ardente. This large granite cube invites viewers to discover phrases revealing information about Montréal and its past.
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The artwork was commissioned for the celebrations of the 350th anniversary of Montréal."

Title: MÉMOIRE ARDENTE Artist: Gilbert BOYER Media (materials) used: pink granite Location (specific park, transit center, library, etc.): Rue de Commune in Montreal. Date of creation or placement: 1994

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