Riopelle. The Expression of Gesture
Permanent exhibition
Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec Québec, Québec
Photo credit:
Jean Paul Riopelle, Garde...
The new pavilion is set to open in October 2026, and the work of Jean Paul Riopelle, one of the most prominent Québec artists of the 20th century, will shine within it.
A vast reference exhibition, one of the largest ever presented on the artist, will celebrate all the diversity and richness of his work.
This exhibition showcases an exceptional donation from philanthropists Michael Audain and Pierre Lassonde, alongside several iconic works from the Musée’s collection. The selection will be rounded off with a few essential pieces from our prestigious partners.
Designed for the general public, the impressive 1,000-square-metre exhibition offers an overview of Riopelle’s work. It features around 100 paintings, sculptures, and works on paper from all periods of his career. On display will be his Automatiste paintings, his famous “mosaics” from the 1950s, his magnificent bestiaries, his many prints inspired by the Québec landscape, and the surprising mixed-technique works of his last years.
This exhibition showcases an exceptional donation from philanthropists Michael Audain and Pierre Lassonde, alongside several iconic works from the Musée’s collection. The selection will be rounded off with a few essential pieces from our prestigious partners.
Designed for the general public, the impressive 1,000-square-metre exhibition offers an overview of Riopelle’s work. It features around 100 paintings, sculptures, and works on paper from all periods of his career. On display will be his Automatiste paintings, his famous “mosaics” from the 1950s, his magnificent bestiaries, his many prints inspired by the Québec landscape, and the surprising mixed-technique works of his last years.
