Located in the heart of Montreal’s Griffintown district, along the banks of the historic Lachine Canal, Arsenal Contemporary Art Montreal occupies a striking former 19th-century shipyard. Seamlessly blending industrial heritage with modern sophistication, the expansive 80,000-square-foot space has been meticulously reimagined to host a rotating selection of major exhibitions each year.
The venue stands today as a refined cultural landmark, where architecture, history, and contemporary expression converge to create a truly elevated art experience.
Discreetly positioned at the intersection of culture and refinement, Arsenal Contemporary Art is a private art destination founded by distinguished patrons Pierre Trahan and Anne-Marie Trahan. Conceived as both a cultural initiative and an immersive artistic platform, it is dedicated to nurturing the creation, production, and international visibility of contemporary Canadian art.
Through a thoughtfully curated program of exhibitions, Arsenal presents a compelling dialogue between Canadian and international artists. These exhibitions, conceived either in-house or in collaboration with renowned guest curators, offer a dynamic and ever-evolving perspective on contemporary creation.
Since its debut in Montreal in 2011, Arsenal Contemporary Art has expanded its presence internationally, establishing a gallery in New York in 2017, further strengthening its global reach and influence.
Collection Majudia
Housed within Arsenal Contemporary Art Montreal, the Collection Majudia is a permanent and distinguished collection presented in its own dedicated exhibition space.
Curated with intention and vision, the collection invites visitors to discover and engage with contemporary art while encouraging a new generation of collectors to embrace Canadian artists within their own private collections.