50 years in the heart of Montreal

To mark its 50th anniversary, Complexe Desjardins invited artists to submit proposals for a hanging artwork that pays tribute to the iconic downtown Montreal building.

The deadline for proposals was March 24, 2025. A jury then narrowed the submissions down to three finalists. In the end, Yann Pocreau’s piece was selected to mark this milestone year for Complexe Desjardins.

Yann Pocreau is a multidisciplinary Montreal-based artist who uses light as a central theme in his work. He uses photography, sculpture and installation to explore the narrative impact of light in space.

For more information, please see the full call for projects and official press release of the selected artist. 

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