Le Cirque du Soleil a fait cadeau d’un leg à Montréal pour ses 375 ans, un jardin d’œuvres d’art situé autour de son édifice principal, dans le quartier Saint-Michel, célébrant du même fait ses 20 ans d’engagement dans le quartier. On y retrouve seize œuvres choisies parmi celles de la collection corporative du Cirque du Soleil, qui en compte près de 1000. Ces pièces font partie d’un nouvel aménagement paysager comprenant aussi un potager et un labyrinthe imaginé par les employés du cirque. Guy Laliberté a toujours fait en sorte que l’art soit exposé dans l’espace public au bénéfice de la communauté.
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CIRQUE DU SOLEIL UNVEILS AN ART GARDEN
June 7th 2017
Art public Montréal is proud to announce its partnership with the City of Circus Arts to showcase public works acquired by Cirque du Soleil, the National Circus School and TOHU.
Cirque du Soleil – Montréal, June 7th 2017 – Today, to mark the 20th anniversary of its involvement in the St-Michel district, Cirque du Soleil inaugurated an art garden, in the presence of its President and Chief Executive Officer, Daniel Lamarre, its founder, Guy Laliberté, and Montreal Mayor Denis Coderre. Offered as a gift for Montreal’s 375th anniversary, the garden presents 16 major works of art. The project was born out of Cirque du Soleil and Guy Laliberté’s desire to establish art in public spaces for the benefit of the surrounding community.
The flagship pieces of the new landscape design, which features a vegetable garden and a labyrinth devised by Cirque du Soleil employees, include Quebec artworks such as Armand Vaillancourt’s imposing L’Enchantement and the remarkable sculptures Dans le jardin du roi heureux, by Glen Lemesurier, and La Contorsionniste, by Philippe Allard. Creations by Catherine Sylvain, Andy Goldsworthy, Richard MacDonald, Anne-Sophie Morelle, Andrew Rogers, Jim Dine, Tom Doyle, Simon Gudgeon and Rolf Knie complete the art garden.
The 16 works of art were chosen from the Cirque du Soleil corporate collection, which includes nearly 1,000 pieces. Launched 20 years ago to support the artistic community, the collection focuses on young creators and reflects a variety of art forms, such as painting, photography and sculpture. The collection also promotes a work environment that stimulates openness and creativity through contact with the arts.
“Since creativity is at the core of Cirque du Soleil’s DNA, it is important for us to build inspiring and stimulating work environments. Art opens the dialogue with employees, artists and creators, who contribute in their own way to the success of Cirque du Soleil. By making part of our collection accessible to the community, we want to highlight the work of artists and position ourselves as an agent of change. I encourage everyone in Montreal, and especially our neighbours in the St-Michel district, to come and explore our magnificent art garden,” stated Daniel Lamarre.
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