The Northern Lights may be visible in Montreal now, but "The Dark Side of the Moon" is coming into view soon. An immersive Pink Floyd exhibition opens at Arsenal Contemporary Art gallery from November 4 to December 31, showcasing over 350 artifacts from the legendary rock band.
If you weren't lucky (or alive) enough to catch one of Pink Floyd's sold-out shows at the Université de Montréal (1971), or the Olympic Stadium (1977 -1994), you can see Roger Waters' bass guitars, handwritten lyrics, stage props from the band's tours, and the original artwork behind some of their most iconic album covers.
"Fans will be left speechless at the depth and breadth of the historical items they’ll encounter here," said Guy Laforce, General Manager of Arsenal Contemporary Art.
Display in the exhibition.Courtesy of Arsenal Contemporary Art
The "Pink Floyd: Their Mortal Remains" exhibition mixes audiovisual elements and technology to bring the band's music and history to life. It was designed in collaboration with the Stufish, the band's own longtime stage designers to capture the feel of a live show.
Visitors can walk through a chronological tour of the band's history and album progression from earlier releases like the Dark Side Of The Moon and Wish You Were Here, to The Wall and The Division Bell. Each visit takes around 60 to 90 minutes.
Someone stares at a piece in the exhibition.Courtesy of Pink Floyd Exhibition
Tickets are on sale as of October 6 with rates depending on day of the week. You can reserve your spot online for $27.83 (+ tax) for a Tuesday or Wednesday visit, $36.53 (+ tax) for one on a Thursday or Friday and $45.23 (+ tax) on a Saturday or Sunday. Visitors aged 12 and under pay $19.13 (+ tax), while those aged five and under can enter for free.
"Pink Floyd The Wall" at the exhibition.Courtesy of Pink Floyd Exhibition
Montreal is the only Canadian city slated to host the exhibition, so you might want to jump on buying tickets in case they sell out and you can only wish you were there.
Pink Floyd: Their Mortal Remains
When: November 4 to December 31, 2022
Where: Arsenal Contemporary Art, 2020, rue William
Cost: $27.83+ (Tuesday to Wednesday); $36.53+ (Thursday to Friday); $45.23+ (Saturday to Sunday)
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