December enchantment

Summer is here though it does not seem so! Take advantage of your leisure time to discover some of our artistic and cultural treasures.

Achille Panichelli, La maison Drouin, Sainte-Famille, Ile d'Orléans, 1926, Québec, Musée national des Beaux-Arts de Québec

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December enchantment

  Gloomy or not, the approach of the festive season inevitably brings back the aura of enchantment. Often left on the doorstep of childhood, wonder

Another look at topographical views of the new British colony in America (1760-1840)

In December, I invite you to browse through my latest scholar article, which was published in the online journal Nouvelles de l’estampe last month. This

Bare November, but not without beauty

Looking for an antidote to the November doldrums? Why not simply explore Quebec’s history, art and heritage. You can take advantage of the many temporary

Collecting art: a constantly renewed passion

Where there’s a collection… there’s a collector! That’s how, in September, BAnQ’s Grande Bibliothèque celebrated the practice of collecting, underlining its topicality. If you’re a

Shimmering October landscapes

The month of October is traditionally a time of autumnal colours and is thus reflected in exhibitions about landscape art in various cultural institutions. ©

Collecting graphic naturalist works: an intellectual and aesthetic passion

University libraries, which I have had the privilege of visiting for many years as a researcher, are full of hidden treasures just waiting to be

Recent bibliographical suggestions

In connection with the article on collecting naturalist graphic works, here is a suggestion for some interesting and enjoyable readings:   Alain Asselin, Jacques Cayouette

Aesthetic September!

While waiting for the colours to appear, and taking advantage of a “rare” downpour, relaxing from the hustle and bustle of the new academic year