Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
Location1380 Sherbrooke St W, Montreal, QC, CAN
Type(s) of establishment
Type Temporary Exhibits
Collection Colombian Art
Revealing the Rich Heritage of Indigenous Colombia
Organized by the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, as well as the Museo del Oro and the Unidad de Artes y Otras Colecciones of the Banco de la República, Colombia, in collaboration with the MMFA, Thought and Splendour of Indigenous Colombia brings together close to 400 works which reveal the diversity and richness of Colombia’s Indigenous cultures.
Dating from about 1500 BCE to the present day, most of these works have never been exhibited in Canada.
The exhibition features some of the most remarkable artworks ever made in Colombia, including intricately cast gold pendants, hammered gold masks, offerings, ceramic effigies of mystical creatures, rare ancient textiles and a series of contemporary watercolours.
Scope
The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts approached us to inquire about our cutting-edge modular display system. Their specific interest was in acquiring an innovative and user-friendly solution that could seamlessly showcase their temporary exhibitions, all while adhering to rigorous conservation standards.
The exhibition in line for presentation is titled "Thought and Splendor of Indigenous Colombia," scheduled to debut in the winter of 2023. This timeline leaves us with approximately four months to manufacture and install the bespoke display cases that will serve as the backdrop for this captivating exhibition.
With an inventory boasting 30 modular display units, each thoughtfully designed with integrated LED lighting, the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts is now equipped with a state-of-the-art solution that will elevate the presentation of their temporary exhibits for years to come.
The versatility of this modular system empowers the museum with unparalleled flexibility, enabling them to effortlessly reconfigure layouts and effectively showcase a diverse array of objects, regardless of their varying shapes and sizes.
