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Luminous Mural by Mousseau
Unveiled in October 1962, in the presence of dignitaries including René Lévesque, then Minister of Natural Resources, and Georges-Émile Lapalme, Minister of Cultural Affairs, the mural would illuminate the lobby of Hydro-Québec's head office for close to 20 years before its lighting system failed.
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| Cleaning the mural |
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| New electrical system |
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| The mural's track system makes it easier to maintain |
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After evaluating the restauration costs, Hydro-Québec decided in
spring 2001 to proceed with re-lighting the mural. It opted for a system of neon
and argon tubes which incorporates the capability of new technologies while also
coming closest to the original lighting concept.
This solution ensures the integrity of a work that Jean-Paul Mousseau
described as his "first significant project" and that would inform his creative endeavors
throughout the 1960s. Most importantly, the masterpiece is once again available for the
Québec public to enjoy. |
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