Key Artists

In this chapter, artists are presented as beacons shining a light on Quebec City’s history, from the pre-contact period to the present day. The dazzling creativity of the local art scene is rooted in the ideals and commitments of its artists, dictated by the colonial policies of one era or by the transgression of those same policies later in history, then motivated by the affirmation of identity or by the profusion of visual languages in the twentieth century. This selection, spanning a wide range of artistic disciplines, aims to inspire readers to continue exploring the creators profiled here and the hundreds of others who have made Quebec City an exceptional cultural capital.