Pierre Debain: The Journey of a Dedicated Artist – Vernissage

The exhibition Pierre Debain: The Journey of a Dedicated Artist, curated by Kali Kim, Lindsay Sabourin, and Philippe Bourdau, will be on view at Espace Pierre-Debain from June 18 to August 17, 2025.

Celebrating a milestone, L’Imagier traces its roots back to 1975, when it began as a vibrant community space for friends, family, and rising artistic talents. Fifty years later, curator Simon Debain revisits this rich history in a two-part exhibition—presented simultaneously at Espace Pierre-Debain and the L’Imagier Exhibition Center.

Following the municipal merger, the newly formed City of Gatineau undertook the renovation of the former courthouse—a heritage building located in the Aylmer sector—and transformed it into a cultural center. It established its craft gallery within this space, which will carry the name Espace Pierre-Debain, in tribute to the artist who, together with his partner Yvette Bond, has profoundly shaped the cultural landscape of the region since their arrival.

Espace Pierre-Debain offers visitors a unique opportunity to delve into the creative world of Pierre Debain through a curated selection of works that highlight the richness of his mediums and artistic practice.

The second part of the exhibition will be presented at L’Imagier in the fall of 2025. This continuation will revisit the center’s origins, celebrate its artistic and community impact, and showcase the unique space that Pierre and Yvette Debain envisioned and brought to life.

Further details will be available soon at limagier.qc.ca.