{"id":1523,"date":"2021-01-06T14:48:49","date_gmt":"2021-01-06T19:48:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mmq.qc.ca\/?post_type=expositions&#038;p=1523"},"modified":"2024-02-26T11:06:18","modified_gmt":"2024-02-26T16:06:18","slug":"sea-roots","status":"publish","type":"expositions","link":"https:\/\/www.mmq.qc.ca\/en\/exhibitions\/sea-roots\/","title":{"rendered":"Sea Roots"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"\" class=\"acf-block acf-block-highlighted-text \">\n    <p class=\"acf-block__content\"><span class=\"acf-block__text\">With the ebb and flow of tide and time, Quebeckers have forged strong ties with the St. Lawrence River. At once vital, changing and merciless, the River remains an inescapable and fascinating part of their lives&#8230;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:45px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Exhibition <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The St.&nbsp;Lawrence River shaped the history of Quebec and is a true icon of the Qu\u00e9b\u00e9cois identity. It fostered economic development and a deeply anchored maritime culture that nurtures the collective imagination even today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Explore the <em>Sea Roots<\/em> exhibition to learn about<em> <\/em>the host of amazing, rich attributes of the extensive water course that crosses this land. Make the most of this opportunity to appreciate the many challenges and hazards that lurk under the River and the extent of its impact on the lives of seafarers and shore dwellers alike since the earliest days through unbelievable tales. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:49px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Navigation Stories <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit the <em>Sea Roots<\/em> exhibition and encounter captains, St.&nbsp;Lawrence pilots and navigation officers. Portions of our common maritime past are revealed through video witness accounts and the presentation of artefacts and archival photos. Your tour of the exhibition will spark your imagination and will likely give you some chills\u2026 You will also be invited to answer this question: And you? What is your connection to the River?&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:49px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The <em>messagealamer <\/em>Work of Art<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As a complement to the <em>Sea Roots<\/em> exhibition, the Mus\u00e9e maritime du Qu\u00e9bec presents the <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mmq.qc.ca\/en\/activities\/messagealamer\/\">messagealamer<\/a><\/em><\/strong>, a work of art integrated into the museum\u2019s architecture. Locate the giant loudspeaker outdoor, in the waterfront park behind the museum. The installation was designed by sculptor and mariner Pierre Bourgault to pay an artistic and poetic tribute to the connection between mankind and the River.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rendezvous at the waterfront park at <strong>3&nbsp;p.m., any day, during the summer<\/strong>. Lend an ear and let the audio clips selected from among the 3,500&nbsp;messages left by visitors to the museum since 2013 carry you away. Peggy B\u00e9langer, Am\u00e9lie Harvey and Christian Michaud are the performers who bring the messages to life.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The <em>messagealamer<\/em> work of art was made possible through the support of the policy of integrating art into the architecture and environment of government and public buildings and sites adopted by the Government of Qu\u00e9bec.<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:49px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Engaging Exhibition <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Would you also like to contribute to this work of art? Go to the former convent sanctuary and write down your memories and wishes for the St.&nbsp;Lawrence River. 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