15th edition of Expo World Press Photo Montréal
At Bonsecours Market, from August 31 to October 2, 2022
The Expo World Press Photo Montréal team announced that artist Caroline Monnet will be the spokesperson for its 15th edition, which will take place at the Bonsecours Market, from August 31 to October 2. The artist will present the Ikwewak (Women) exhibition in world premiere, in parallel with the winning photos of the most prestigious international professional photography competition. A big comeback for the emblematic cultural event of the Montreal back-to-school season, after two years of absence.
Women, by Caroline Monnet
“Femmes is a series of photographs featuring First Nations women who are freeing themselves from the European historical gaze by reshaping their biased representation in the collective consciousness,” explains Caroline Monnet. The artist adds: ” Femmes is part of a series of photographic and video works presenting the Indigenous woman in her splendour, eccentricity, elegance, pride and charisma. In Femmes, I take a look at my generation that wants to transpose itself positively into the future, relying on tradition, while taking its rightful place in society. There is a sense of excitement for the future that we will build together for the next seven generations.”
About Caroline Monnet
Born to an Anishinaabe mother and a French father, Caroline Monnet lives and works in Montreal. She became known for her work with industrial materials, combining the vocabulary of popular and traditional visual cultures with contemporary codes to create unique hybrid forms. She is represented by the Blouin Division gallery. Her Women project is supported by the Canada Council for the Arts.
About Expo World Press Photo Montréal
Compared to the Oscars of photography, the World Press Photo is composed this year of the winning photos selected from nearly 65,000 shots submitted to the jury by 4,066 photographers from 130 countries. Presented since 2005, the Montreal edition is one of the most popular in the world. The winning photos are divided into four categories: Images Alone, Series, Long-Term Projects, and Free Format. Expo World Press Photo Montréal counts on the support of ICI RDI, La Presse and SDC Vieux-Montréal.
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