The Polaroid Project
At the Intersection of Art and Technology
A unique opportunity to discover the extraordinary artistic and scientific creativity of Polaroid photography. At the intersection of art and technology, the exhibition presents the original works of some 100 of the most celebrated international artists of the 20th century along with the cameras they used.
The Polaroid, both an image and a wonderful tool, was invented by Edwin Land in 1947. It remains, despite the decline of the company, associated in the collective imagination with innovation, efficiency and leisure.
This exhibition is organized by the Foundation for the Exhibition of Photography, New York, in collaboration with the MIT Museum, Cambridge, and the WestLicht Museum for Photography, Vienna.
Discover the exhibition through the eyes of our visitors! Comments given during the Opening of the exhibition, on June 11, 2019.
What people are saying about it
« For an item that once might have struck some purists as a fad, the Polaroid has a secure place in the collective consciousness. » Montreal Gazette
« There is no brand more synonymous with purveying that magic than Polaroid » Art critique
Flash Visit
Flash Visit with Cultural Mediator
- English: Every day at 12 p.m.
- French: Weekdays at 3 p.m.; weekends at 2:30 p.m.
The schedule is subject to change without notice.
Cultural mediators will also be on hand to answer your questions.
Thursday, September 12 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
After Hours at the McCord
Explore the world of Polaroid: a mix of art and technology with a touch of vintage! Cheeese! Join the event on Facebook to be kept in the loop and get all the details first!
Contest
Until September 15, 2019
Contest The Polaroid Project
You could win the grand prize: a Polaroid weekend or one of the three “My Polaroid” prizes!
In collaboration with Polaroid Originals
Borrow a Polaroid camera for free at the Boutique
Be part of the Polaroid Project and give your photographic creativity free rein! Come to the Museum Boutique to borrow a Polaroid camera for free. The loan of Polaroid cameras is made possible thanks to Polaroid Originals. You can buy film and learn more about the borrowing procedure at the Boutique.
15 people and more
2018-2019 Program
Come to the Museum as a Group
Participatory visits, creative workshops, and much more… Discover our activities designed for groups and inspired by our current exhibitions! Information: reservation@mccord-stewart.ca or 514-861-6701, ext. 2234
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Cultural Mediation Project
Montreal in Polaroid
To pursue its education and community engagement mission, the Museum has asked 11 community organizations to join in the evolving work of art displayed in the last room of the exhibition – in collaboration with artist Narcisse E. Esfahani as part of the Conseil des Arts de Montréal’s démART-Mtl program.
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Drive to collect photos
Your photos in the exhibition!
The McCord Museum invites all Montrealers to take part in an evolving, collaborative artwork featuring Polaroid photos of all forms shown in the exhibition.
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Partner Offer
See Beyond with Newlook
Click and discover the special offer on Polaroid sunglasses, offered by Newlook, for a limited time!
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Instant Dreams
As part of its arthouse program, the Cinémathèque québécoise presents the documentary Instant Dreams by Willem Baptist.
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Mural Festival
Championing live art, music, exhibitions and artist talks, MURAL Festival is an important gathering of the global artistic community. Come celebrate ART with the Festival!
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