The Majestic Espace Riopelle will open its doors, as planned on October 7, 2026, on the day when the famous Jean Paul Riopel was 103 years old, and its construction on the areas of the National Fine Arts Museum in Quebke will not cost the announced budget of $ 84 million.
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“We touch wood, but great risks behind us. We see the entrepreneur every two weeks to confirm the work, and be sure that we respect the schedule and budget, ”says Jean-Luke Murray, Director General of Mnbaq.
The latter served as a guide during a visit to the site, to which the Kvebek press, as well as the ministers Mathieu Lakomb and Jean-France Simard, on Tuesday morning.
Despite the plywood, the canvases and the dust that still covers the building, we can now imagine what the Riopelle space looks like, this flag of the newcomer in the glory of the famous artist Quebec, declared by Prime Minister Francois Lego, in December 2021.
View of the river
The structure will end on four floors, more than 23 meters. At the top of the room where mythical fresco will be installed Danes Rose Luxembourg Offer a magnificent view of the St. Lawrence River, which was so expensive for Riopella.
At the top below, 130 Riopelle canvases will be exhibited, as well as the work of artists in the period of automaticists.
“We are developing around the importance of Quebec artists. They were not only influenced by contemporary artists. They influenced them, ”says Jean-Luke Murray.
General Director of MNBAQ, Jean-Luk Murray, surrounded by architect Eric Gauthier, Les Architectes Fabg.
Photo by Stevens Leblank
“We were the center of freedom, creativity, and Riopel is the basis of this,” the director of the museum added.
Wood for Riopella
After completing and delivery, on March 24, the Riopella region will become the center of the Museum City, formed by the Lassonde Pavilions, Gerard-Morissett and Charles-Baillarge.
Made of wood and glass, it was developed to transfer the personality of Jean Paul Riopella, explains the architect of the project, Erica Gauthier.
“He has a complex and dynamic geometry, like his work, but we think that the tree is amazing. We would not do this for another museum space. The leindscape around is also associated with his work. ”
Canvases and birds to protect
The biggest problem during construction would be to protect the work that are stored in the basement of the Pavilion Morisset. Vibrations caused by work or the penetration of water could damage the canvases; However, despite some minor incidents, nothing was broken, says Jean-Luke Murray.
The site operates up to 85 employees. The work should be completed on March 24, 2026.
Photo by Stevens Leblank
Visitors will note that the points are clearly visible on glass panels that form the walls. They have a function of preventing the arrival of birds there.
Platatil, who died from a structure that emphasizes the works of an artist recognized for his white paintings, among other things, it would be undesirable, this was rightly agreed.
- To date, more than 55% of the work is completed. The pavilion will contain 218 tons of black spruce of wood and 510 tons of steel.
