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ALEX CHINNECK

FIRST KISS AT LAST LIGHT

From October 10, 2025 to October 9, 2028
PUBLIC ART QUEBEC OUTDOOR EXHIBITION
THE EXHIBITION
FIRST KISS AT LAST LIGHT

Master of illusion, the artist Alex Chinneck transforms overlooked urban elements into sparks of wonder. In First kiss at last light, two intertwined lampposts seemingly defy the laws of physics to embrace. By personifying these utilitarian objects, the artist infuses Montmorency Park with tenderness and whimsy. Reflecting the warmth of Old Québec, this luminous artwork becomes a poetic landmark of the historic district and its romantic streets.

CAPTURE THE MOMENT!
Snap a photo of yourselves with the artwork—a symbol of love for Québec City! Place your phone on the stand, set the timer, and strike a pose by the embracing lampposts. Don’t forget to post and tag @exmuroartpublic and @quebeccite.
THE OPENING

Alex Chinneck’s artwork will be unveiled at Parc Montmorency on Friday, October 10, at 6 p.m. This inauguration is part of Réverbère, the free street arts event presented by the City of Québec.

As part of Réverbère, the Montreal collective Imagicario will present a performance inspired by First Kiss at Last Light.. To mark the occasion, the Montréal-based collective Imagicario will stage a performance inspired by First Kiss at Last Light. Bringing together scenographic artists, puppeteers, and stilt walkers, the troupe reimagines its street production Parédolïa, où des lampadaires vivants sur échasses déploieront une douce chorégraphie lumineuse.

Dates
From October 10, 2025 to October 9, 2028
Location
Le lieu historique national du Parc-Montmorency, Côte de la Montagne, Québec
About the artist

ALEX CHINNECK (UK)

Alex Chinneck (1984) reimagines familiar structures, turning commonplace elements of the built environment into extraordinary spectacles. He has created monumental works in public spaces across Europe and participated in exhibitions and art fairs around the world. He is a member of the Royal British Society of Sculptors and a recipient of the Gilbert Bayes Award for early career sculptors.

Crédit photo : First kiss at last light – Alex Chinneck – Photographie par Charles Emerson

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