A former 19th-century shipyard, Arsenal Contemporary Montreal measures over 80,000 square feet. The building was erected in 1846 by the entrepreneur Augustin Cantin for the Montreal Marine Works and by 1857 was deemed the biggest shipyard in Montreal employing between 150 – 250 employees and producing steamboats for close to a hundred years before closing its doors. Between the 1950s and 2011, the building hosted several light industries, and in 2011, Arsenal Contemporary took possession of the building making minor alterations to its large rooms and architectural features.
Anonymous - May 11, 2019 @ 13:10
Opposite of transversal empowerment in one case a rape of one of the artists in residence was covered up https://news.artnet.com/art-world/francois-odermatt-allegations-1151723
Lack of transparency around decision making or much decentralization of decisions outside of visiting curators. Decisions about curating are made intuitively and autocratically “Pierre and François are intuitive people. They don’t have a professional background in art – they go with their nose, their intuition, their passion.” https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/art-and-architecture/montreals-arsenal-is-not-a-gallery-not-a-museum/article22837192/
On the plus side, is free to enter and is wheelchair accessible. They also curate artists from a relatively diverse range of backgrounds.
Opposite of transversal empowerment in one case a rape of one of the artists in residence was covered up https://news.artnet.com/art-world/francois-odermatt-allegations-1151723
Lack of transparency around decision making or much decentralization of
anonymous123 - May 14, 2019 @ 10:41
This place is completely run buy the sole desires of a rich white man, who loves to be surrounded by young and beautiful ladies…..
anonymous - May 15, 2019 @ 09:00
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anonymously - May 16, 2019 @ 09:15
Probably the worst place I ever been and worked. The owners and their collector friends are dangerous, they accept, encourage and legitimate misogynistic violence, sexual harassment, and rape. The tone is so paternalistic, women are welcome for their body assets, not their intelligence, talent and creativity.
From all the time I have been there, no people coming with a diverse cultural background was ever employed, and I rarely seen their work exhibited. No sensibility on any issue that is non-white, or non- heterosexual. It is absolutely not a safe space. I am sending all my love to the fabulous , smart, talented, passionate, brilliant women I met there.
Probably the worst place I ever been and worked. The owners and their collector friends are dangerous, they accept, encourage and legitimate misogynistic violence, sexual harassment, and rape. The tone is so paternalistic, women are welcome for their
ABUSE OF POWER COMES AS NO SURPRISE - June 8, 2019 @ 14:48
Toxic environment to work in. Sometimes showing works by wonderful feminists artists such as Lea Cetera, but politics of the place ruins everything. How can we be true to the work of these female artists and to these women if we let François Odermatt walks freely in the gallery? (https://news.artnet.com/art-world/francois-odermatt-allegations-1151723) To avoid at any costs. No understanding of what diversity and equity mean. On a positive note, I met the most wonderful women working there, they made me understood what it meant to be feminist. I am so grateful for their friendship.
Toxic environment to work in. Sometimes showing works by wonderful feminists artists such as Lea Cetera, but politics of the place ruins everything. How can we be true to the work of these female artists and to these women if we let François Odermat
Maria Seraki - December 22, 2019 @ 02:17
Lets focus on what matters here. And that is Art. For those in the art world, François Odermatt, is a true visionary who has helped many artists start their careers. We congratulate your contributions to the art world.
Jennifer Samuels - January 20, 2020 @ 15:44
Wow!!! Just visited Arsenal last week. Great place for Contemporary Art. Definitely worth visiting. I would agree that François Odermatt has contributed enormously to the art industry.
Philippe Mourier - January 22, 2020 @ 18:54
Francois Odermatt & Arsenal In Montreal showcase the future stars of contemporary art.
catoirepaintings@hotmail.fr - February 11, 2020 @ 13:25
art submission
Valerie Catoire
Spittlefield 5
Ballinspittle
Co Ireland P17CF96
ca**************@ho*****.fr
3563(0)21 4708759 353(0)87 4669902
https://valerie-catoire.pixels.com/
11/02/2020
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am a French artist resident in the West Cork area for more than seventeen years. I paint with a palette knife, pure oil paint on blank canvasses, I am Self-taught.
I propose my collection of celebrities’ portraits(https://valeriecatoire.pixels.com/collections/world+famous+people), why you because I am looking for a dynamic and reliable partner as Ireland is too small and I want to Jump on a new step, and that you are well known in the art world for believing on new projects. You could have a better vision of my work if you browse my site.
I think that if we work together, it will be qab honor to be part of your collection.
You will say: portraits but they have no face?
It is a choice, we recognize the recipients by the expression of their body, the gesture, and, I would like to show that celebrities or not they are anonymous like us.
Valerie Catoire
Notes on my work
The portraits… My portraits are different because they have no distinct or expressive features. The face is filled with thick coats of paint giving an enigmatic look. The face is hidden and not expressive but we can recognise the person by his or her allure and their physical traits. The viewer can discover the picture in all his integrity. I depict the person by using geometrical lines in the background with different colours and tones. The arrangement of the colours and shapes enhance the feelings and emotion of the character.
The personality traits seem imperceptible in the eye but perceived by the intuition. The portrait comes to life despite not having a face, with the help of the character’s shape, gestures and posture. I put emphasis on the main part being accessories and clothing which are the important ingredients to guess the represented personality. My art is a way to express my passion for fabrics and textiles, I like to work the texture of the paint to sculpt the character’s clothing. Mainly in this collection of portraits, I usually pick photographs where the person attends a public event.
Flowers and gardens… Every year, I visit gardens all over Ireland during different seasons to follow the blossoming of numerous species of flowers. On the canvas, I reorganise the flowers and foliage to recreate the atmosphere of the garden visited. My flower paintings are a language of nature and I compare them to lively human beings. Flowers offer a compassionate message in the entire world and they are a universal message of love and peace. They have a soul and flavour that captivate humans and calm their hearts. The thick flowers sculptured on the canvas by colours, volume and different varieties give a deep scale of intensity, light, and life. The compositions are like a theatrical play where the word and music are lost but where like is shown through the vibrations. It is a sumptuous dance of colours and shapes. Through my paintings, I create a quiet or tumultuous environment depicting how I felt whilst strolling in these marvellous gardens. I like to highlight the long and fastidious work gardeners do to create such beautiful gardens. The blossoming of their gardens is a reward for those gardeners who are then proud of their work. In doing so, I am showcasing this country’s heritage through nature.
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art submission
Valerie Catoire
Spittlefield 5
Ballinspittle
Co Ireland P17CF96
ca**************@ho*****.fr