Notman, A Visionary Photographer
This exhibition offers a new perspective on the career of William Notman (1826–1891), who became the first Canadian photographer with an international reputation during the nineteenth-century. It demonstrates how Notman owed his success to the modernity of his approach to photography – an approach founded on principles of communication and innovation.
Organized thematically, the exhibition features some 300 photographs and objects drawn primarily from the McCord Museum’s collection. While focusing on vintage prints, displays are supplemented by multimedia installations and interactive devices that provide dynamic contextual information and help clarify nineteenth-century ideas of modernity for a contemporary audience.
Thank you to our donors: Standard Life – Notman Fund and The Molson Foundation.
Hélène Samson, Curator, Photography, and of the exhibition Notman: A Visionary Photographer, takes us through the exhibition.
What people are saying about it
« A Sensational Historic Exhibit » John Oseid, Forbes
« You haven't seen Canada till you've seen it through the lens of William Notman! » Montreal Gazette
« A Fascinating Exhibit » Peter Kerr, The Montrealer
Contest
Until March 26th, 2017
Notman contest
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Photo Contest
March 17 to 26
Follow Notman's Steps
Discover the four finalists’ photographs of our contest Follow Notman’s Steps. The winners have offered amazing William Notman’s style pictures of urban or natural landscapes.
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GUIDED TOURS
INTRODUCTION TO THE EXHIBITION
In English: Tuesday to Sunday, 12:30 p.m. and Wednesday evenings at 8 p.m.
In French: Tuesday to Friday at 2 p.m., Saturday and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. and Wednesday evenings at 6 p.m.
Please note that schedule is subject to change without notice.
Cultural mediators are also available to answer questions.
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New Champlain Bridge
Follow the progress of the new Champlain bridge construction
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PASSEPORT MTL
Enjoy the city by visiting its must-see attractions, transportation included.
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This project has been made possible in part by the Government of Canada
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