Prismatica warms New Yorkers’ hearts

Prismatica at the New-York Garment District, 2020

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February 4th, 2021
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January 30th, 2025
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Works produced by the Quartier des Spectacles Partnership help address pandemic-related urban issues

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Montreal, February 4, 2021Prismatica, presented in New York City’s famous Garment District from January 11 to 30, was a resounding success, with strong attendance accompanied by a favourable media and public response. The works in the Quartier des Spectacles Partnership’s catalogue help cities address the significant challenges involved in organizing and animating public space – challenges that big cities have been forced to confront since the start of the pandemic.

“As our city continues to fight against this pandemic and recover, it was important for us to kick off a new, fresh year by introducing a bright and colourful public art installation to the heart of Midtown Manhattan that would inspire New Yorkers to remain hopeful and resilient. Prismatica was truly a captivating exhibition that provided a safe and socially distanced outdoor experience this winter, and delighted all who visited the Broadway plazas,” said Barbara A. Blair, President of the Garment District Alliance of New York

More than 416,000 New Yorkers.es discovered the interactive installation by RAW Design, created in collaboration with ATOMIC3 and Jean-François Piché. Prismatica is one of several public artworks produced by the Quartier des Spectacles Partnership with eventual touring factored into the design. The successful New York presentation is a testament to the growing need felt by the world’s cities and their public officials to revitalize their neighbourhoods. Many have sought the Partnership’s expertise.

“With Prismatica, the Quartier des Spectacles Partnership, with the support of the Québec Government Office in New York, is showing that it can respond productively to the major challenges facing cities, given that neighbourhood and downtown revitalization strategies are shifting toward safe activities for public spaces,” said Catherine Loubier, Quebec’s Delegate General in New York.

Since 2016, with the support of the Partnership’s distribution partner, Creos, 12 works created for the Quartier des Spectacles have been presented on nearly 120 occasions in more than 50 cities around the world, reaching some 25 million people at home and abroad. 

“Thanks to the export of its works, the Quartier des Spectacles Partnership has emerged as a leader in the worldwide promotion of creative talent from Montreal and everywhere in Quebec. We are gratified to see that many cultural districts and events around the globe are interested in hosting participatory and interactive art installations by our creative community,” said Éric Lefebvre, Executive Director of the Quartier des Spectacles Partnership.

Prismatica by RAW Design at the Garment District of New-York, 2020

VOYAGER AVEC NOUS

En plus de rayonner à l’international, les œuvres du Partenariat illuminent les espaces publics de plusieurs villes québécoises cet hiver. La Ville de Québec a accueilli Impulsion de Lateral Office et CS Design, en collaboration avec EGP Group et Entre les rangs de KANVA Architecture. La présentation de ces deux œuvres s’inscrivait dans le cadre de Plein les yeux et les oreilles, un parcours déambulatoire vanté pour ses vertus réconfortantes par le maire de Québec Régis Labeaume. D'autres villes, telles que Repentigny, Toronto, Buffalo ou Iowa City profiteront prochainement des œuvres du Quartier des spectacles, réalisées par des créateurs d'ici.

 

À PROPOS DU QUARTIER DES SPECTACLES ET DU PARTENARIAT DU QUARTIER DES SPECTACLES

Cœur culturel de Montréal, le Quartier des spectacles offre la plus grande concentration et diversité de lieux de diffusion culturelle en Amérique du Nord et propose un grand nombre de festivals et d’événements. Le Quartier accueille des installations urbaines innovantes qui font appel à des disciplines d’avant-garde comme le design d’éclairage, la création d’environnements immersifs et d’espaces numériques interactifs. Vitrine des nouvelles technologies multimédias, le Quartier des spectacles positionne Montréal comme une référence internationale dans le domaine.

Créé en 2003, le Partenariat du Quartier des spectacles est un organisme à but non lucratif, qui regroupe plus de 85 membres actifs sur le territoire. Il veille à l'animation du Quartier des spectacles par la programmation d'activités culturelles, à la gestion et à l'animation des places publiques, à la mise en lumière du Quartier et à sa promotion à titre de destination culturelle incontournable. Le Partenariat bénéficie du soutien de la Ville de Montréal

Plus d’information : quartierdesspectacles.com

 

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Vincent Lefebvre
Conseiller principal – Communications stratégiques, partenaires et médias mailto:vincent.lefebvre@quartierdesspectacles.com
(514) 716-3731

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