Temporary Exhibitions

East facade, until Spring 2010

Prestance et beauté, la Colline révélée (Gravitas and Beauty: Parliament Hill Revealed) features the work of National Assembly photographer Christian Chevalier and explores the jewels of Parliament Hill, a symbol of our democracy and a meeting place for all Quebecers.

The eastern facade of Observatoire de la Capitale offers breathtaking views of

• the Parliament Building and its annexes
• the gardens of Parliament Hill
• Place de l’Assemblée-Nationale
• Fontaine de Tourny

This captivating series of 24 photographs provides a unique look at Parliament Hill, which is depicted throughout the seasons, up close, and from original artistic perspectives. You’re sure to see this emblematic site in a whole new light!

Partners: Commission de la capitale nationale du Québec and National Assembly of Québec

South Facade, until April 11, 2010

This photography exhibit featuring forty of the top photos from the fifth edition of the Antoine-Désilets Award, which goes to the year`s best press photos in Québec. Categories:

• Portrait
• News
• Sport
• Everyday life
• Photo report

This exhibit, which is organized by Fédération professionnelle des journalistes du Québec (FPJQ), is a followup to the Antoine-Désilets Award. Journalists from across Québec were invited to submit their most powerful shots of 2009. The award is named after a photographer who worked at La Presse from the 1960s to the 1980s and is widely regarded as one of the pillars of photojournalism in Québec.

West and north facades until Spring 2010

Québec City Through the Eyes of Kedl. Four Centuries of Passion (cont’d) is an exhibition that pays tribute to the photography of Eugen Kedl. It boasts some 75 original and previously unpublished photographs showcasing Québec City’s historical milestones and religious, military, and urban heritage, as well as the legacy handed down to the city by four centuries of history.

A second part of the exhibition looks at Austrian immigrants who, each in their own way, helped build and develop their new homeland just like Eugen Kedl. 

Unfinished Work

As soon as the snow had gone, Eugen Kedl’s son, André, continued in his father’s footsteps and began capturing the city’s 400^th anniversary legacy on film, in accordance with his father’s last wish. What a perfect opportunity to discover the city’s new look, reflected in sites including Promenade Samuel De Champlain, Fontaine de Tourny, Beauport Bay, Pointe-à-Carcy, and Bassin Brown.

Partners

Commission de la capitale nationale du Québec, Société du 400^e anniversaire de Québec, National Bank of Canada, and the Austrian Embassy in Ottawa