The City of Circus Arts tour on the Art public Montréal website is an invitation to discover the works at Cirque du Soleil, the National Circus School, TOHU and the St-Michel Environmental Complex. These visits provide exceptional access to the garden’s private sector, including the iconic sculpture The Arch by British artist Andy Goldsworthy, the first work of Guy Laliberté’s collection, as well as Richard MacDonald’s Blind Faith, Heroic and Search of Enlightenment by Simon Gudgeon. Tours of the art garden are offered punctually. 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. 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. Art opens the dialogue with employees, artists and creators, who contribute in their own way to the success of Cirque du Soleil. “Since creativity is at the core of Cirque du Soleil’s DNA, it is important for us to build inspiring and stimulating work environments. The collection also promotes a work environment that stimulates openness and creativity through contact with the arts. 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 16 works of art were chosen from the Cirque du Soleil corporate collection, which includes nearly 1,000 pieces. 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 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. 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. Offered as a gift for Montreal’s 375 th anniversary, the garden presents 16 major works of art. 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.Ĭirque du Soleil – Montréal, June 7th 2017 – Today, to mark the 20 th 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.
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