August 15, 2013, the public is invited at 5:00 pm, at the opening of the exhibition «Vodou et Créativité» in space BOHU of the TOHU. Designed and produced by the International Centre for Documentation and Information Haitian, Caribbean and African-Canadian (CIDIHCA), this exhibition features some sixty works and objects inspired by the aesthetic voodoo.

The starting point for this exhibition consists of photographs of Gregory Jean-Baptiste, whose curiosity was aroused by a certain practice of voodoo in Montreal. These works is completed of drawings by Dolorès Yonkers (collection Gérald Alexis), of painting by Lafortune Félix and metal sculptures (collection Émeraude Michel), Vodou flags and various artifacts from oumfò (collection Frantz Voltaire), ethnographic objects chosen for their beauty (collection University of Montreal) and videos of dances and songs as well as books (collection CIDIHCA).

CIDIHCA receivs the support of Canada Council for the Arts, the City of Montreal, Quebec Employment, of the Sodec, FOKAL, Unibank and Unitransfer and Educa Vision.

Date :

Exhibition "Vodou et Créativité" from August 15 to September 29, 2013 in space BOHU of the TOHU

Monday to Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Opening on August 15 at 5:00 pm Free admission

Getting to the Tohu :

2345, Jarry Street East (corner of Iberville)

Jarry metro (bus 193 - East) / Metro Iberville or Frontenac (bus 94 - North)

Comprehensive program of the Tohu

https://tohu.ca/en/at-la-tohu/activities/vaudou-et-creativite.html

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