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The Art Gallery of Alberta respectfully acknowledges that we are located in Treaty 6 Territory and Region 4 of the Metis Nation of Alberta. We respect this as the traditional and contemporary  land of diverse Indigenous Peoples including the Plains Cree, Woodland Cree, Beaver Cree, Nitsitapi/Blackfoot, Métis, Nakota Sioux, Anishinaabe/Saulteaux/Ojibwe and Dene Peoples. We also acknowledge the many Indigenous, Inuit and Métis people who make Alberta their home today.

Moirae Choquette

Moirae with AGA fan favourite

“I was immediately drawn to this chair because it is so wild – and out of the wild. For some reason whenever I see taxidermy as art it brings on a warm feeling, like being cozy in a cabin. Being Metis I grew up in a family of hunters so it is certainly a part of my roots. I love how the design, texture, and style of Freeman's chair and how it brings the outdoors inside, providing me with this nostalgic feeling. I find the ideas Paul Freeman explores fascinating; death, beauty, even mind control. I can certainly relate to the fascination with some of these topics, and I really enjoy seeing how he portrays this through his work.”

 

Moirae is the Program Manager of the Downtown Vibrancy Program at Edmonton Economic Development Corp., where she works with the business community to create excitement and awareness around some of Edmonton’s most memorable events like FIFA Women’s World Cup, ITU World Triathlon, and Tour of Alberta. Moirae also leads project that focus on reimagining spaces and creating unique events and opportunities for Edmontonians and visitors alike, including the recent Culinary Lab Series and upcoming Edmonton Design Week. These unique events showcase Moirae’s creativity and passion for community and urban design. In her spare time, she can be found scoping out the culinary, art, and music scene and exploring new ideas to bring to life in unconventional spaces.

 

Image credit:
Paul Freeman
Potentake, 2016
Found chair, polyurethane foam, polyurethane plastic, acrylic paint
Collection of the Artist
Image courtesy of: Charles Cousins

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Tuesday: closed
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Thursday: 11am-7pm
Friday: 11am-5pm
Saturday: 11am-5pm
Sunday: 11am-5pm

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AGA members
$Free
Youth 0-17
$Free
Alberta students 18+
$Free
Out-of-province students
$10
General admission
$14
Seniors 65+
$10

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2 Sir Winston Churchill Square
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada T5J 2C1

780.422.6223
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The Art Gallery of Alberta respectfully acknowledges that we are located in Treaty 6 Territory and Region 4 of the Metis Nation of Alberta. We respect this as the traditional and contemporary  land of diverse Indigenous Peoples including the Plains Cree, Woodland Cree, Beaver Cree, Nitsitapi/Blackfoot, Métis, Nakota Sioux, Anishinaabe/Saulteaux/Ojibwe and Dene Peoples. We also acknowledge the many Indigenous, Inuit and Métis people who make Alberta their home today.