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THE ARMORY SHOW, NEW YORK

September 24 - 27, 2026

Authier’s recent works on view at Olga Korper Gallery, booth 307 at The Armory Show art fair, New York.

“A cornerstone of New York’s cultural landscape since 1994, The Armory Show opens New York’s fall art season by bringing the world’s leading

international contemporary and modern art galleries to the Javits Center each year. The fair emphasizes thoughtful programming, elevated presentations,

curatorial excellence, meaningful institutional partnerships, and engaging public art activations.”

The 2026 edition of The Armory Show will take place at the Javits Center from September 24–27, 2026.

https://www.thearmoryshow.com/

AUTHIER’S WORKS ACQUIRED BY THE ART EXPERIENCE COLLECTION AT UT MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER, CHICAGO

August, 2026

Three of Authier’s works on paper Gravity of Inertia 2, 5, and 8 from solo exhibition Liminal Reveries at Andrew Rafacz Gallery, Chicago are now part of

the Art Experience Collection at the UT MD Anderson Cancer Center.

“UT MD Anderson’s collection has been carefully curated through the acquisition of artworks sourced from a wide‑ranging group of artists, galleries, and

private collections. Guided by curators with deep expertise in contemporary art and the art market, the Art Experience team is dedicated to the thoughtful

development, care, and preservation of the collection.

These permanent and site‑specific works were selected to support healing and spark inspiration for all who encounter them—whether in person

or virtually through the Bloomberg Connects app. As UT MD Anderson expands its regional footprint, the collection will grow with it, reaching more

spaces and inspiring more people.

The artworks will not only rotate across locations but will also continue to expand, with new acquisitions introduced regularly to create a dynamic and

evolving presence for everyone who experiences it.”

https://www.mdanderson.org/patients-family/diagnosis-treatment/patient-support/the-art-experience.html

LIMINAL REVERIES - SOLO EXHIBITION, CHICAGO

June 2026

Andrew Rafacz Gallery, Chicago, IL, USA,

Andrew Rafacz Gallery is pleased to present solo exhibition Liminal Reveries featuring a new series of works on paper by Canadian painter, Melanie

Authier.

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Exhibition details:

Liminal Reveries

June 12 – through July 2026

Opening reception: Friday, June 12, 2026

Andrew Rafacz Gallery, 1749 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL, 60622, USA

TERRITORIES OF ABSTRACTION / TERRITOIRES D’ABSTRACTION - GROUP EXHIBITION, LÉVIS, QC

May 29, 2026

Espace culturel du Quartier Saint-Nicolas, Lévis, QC

Authier’s painting Drift (2010) is included in the exhibition Territories of Abstraction: Multiple Perspectives, Multiple Gestures. The Espace culturel du

Quartier Saint-Nicolas is pleased to present the exhibition Territories of Abstraction: Multiple Perspectives, Multiple Gestures, organized in collaboration

with the Desjardins Collection.

From May 29 to September 20, 2026, the public is invited to discover a rich body of works reflecting the diversity of abstract practices, curated by Ariane

Lebeau, Artistic and Educational Director of L’ECQSN, and Anne Roger, curator of the Desjardins Collection.

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Le tableau Drift (2010) par Authier est inclus dans l’exposition Territoires d’abstraction. Multiples regards, multiples gestes à 

L’Espace culturel du Quartier Saint-Nicolas.L’Espace culturel du Quartier Saint-Nicolas (L’ECQSN) est heureux de

présenter l’exposition Territoires d’abstraction. Multiples regards, multiples gestes, réalisée

en collaboration avec la Collection Desjardins.

Du 29 mai au 20 septembre 2026, le public est invité à découvrir un riche corpus d’œuvres

témoignant de la pluralité des pratiques abstraites, sous le commissariat d’Ariane Lebeau,

directrice artistique et éducative de L’ECQSN, et d’Anne Roger, conservatrice de la

Collection Desjardins.

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Exhibition Details:

Territories of Abstraction: Multiple Perspectives, Multiple Gestures / Territoires d’abstraction. Multiples regards, multiples gestes

May 29 - September 20, 2026

1450 Rue des Pionniers, Saint-Nicolas, QC, Canada

Curated by Ariane Lebeau and Anne Roger

MELANIE AUTHIER IN ‘FRESH AIR’ GROUP EXHIBITION, KLEINBURG, ON

April 8, 2026

Fresh Air: New Acquisitions in Context highlights recent acquisitions alongside long-held works in the McMichael Canadian Art Collection. Perspectives

on belonging, cultivation, and landscape unite the works of more than ten featured artists.

Press release excerpt, courtesy of the McMichael:

“This exhibition offers a fresh perspective on the art of Canada through unexpected juxtapositions and thematic groupings that inspire curiosity, reflection

and delight… The McMichael’s collection is a living, breathing conversation- one that delights in the resonances that appear when old and new are

allowed to intermingle. Fresh Air is an invitation to see the McMichael’s collection anew, and to imagine its future as one that reflects the full richness of

the country’s artistic landscape.”

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Exhibition Details:

Fresh Air: New Acquisitions in Context

April 11- July 5th, 2026

The McMichael Canadian Art Collection, 10365 Islington Avenue, Kleinburg, ON, Canada.

Curated by John Geoghegan

https://mcmichael.com/exhibition/fresh-air-new-acquisitions-in-context/

SCOTIABANK ART COLLECTION ACQUISITION

March, 2026

Authier’s painting Liminal Interlude acquired by The Scotiabank Fine Art Collection in Toronto, ON, Canada.

Considered one of Canada's major corporate art collections, The Scotiabank Fine Art Collection reflects the institution's deep commitment to preserving

and celebrating contemporary Canadian art. The collection actively acquires pieces from contemporary Canadian artists, covering diverse media such as

photography, works on paper, painting, and multidisciplinary art.

MCMICHAEL CANADIAN ART COLLECTION ACQUISITION

February, 2026

Authier’s painting Venture Myth acquired by The McMichael Canadian Art Collection.

The McMichael Canadian Art Collection in Kleinburg, Ontario is a public art gallery uniquely devoted to collecting and exhibiting Canadian and Indigenous

art, both historical and contemporary. The McMichael’s permanent collection houses more than 7,500 artworks, including masterworks by Emily Carr, the

Group of Seven and their contemporaries, and generations of Indigenous artists who have shaped and expanded the story of art in Canada. The

collection continues to grow, with an increasing number of contemporary works that reflect the evolving narratives of Canadian art today.

The McMichael Canadian Art Collection, 10365 Islington Avenue, Kleinburg, ON.

https://mcmichael.com/collection/

https://mcmichael.com/acquisitions/melanie-authier-venture-myth-2023/

CBC ARTS ARTICLE - ART TORONTO, OCTOBER 2025

Authier’s painting “Alseep inside her bones” is highlighted by artist Russna Kaur in CBC Arts article by Leah Collins.

*Exceprt included below. For full article please follow the link: https://www.cbc.ca/arts/art-toronto-2025-highlights-9.6950693

CURRENTLY ON VIEW: AUTHIER AT THE NATIONAL GALLERY OF CANADA

Authier painting Spine Walk is currently on view (September 2025 through to the Fall 2026 Season) at the National Gallery of Canada in the permanent

contemporary art collection. Collected by the National Gallery in 2012, the work is exhibited as part of the Contemporary Permanent Collection rotation (in

the museum gallery B201).

AIR CANADA COMMISSION

Air Canada Café Lounge, YUL Airport, Montreal

Air Canada, Olga Korper Gallery and Pearl Rowe Art Advisory are pleased announce “Balade de soleil” painting by Montreal-born artist Melanie Authier is

featured in Air Canada’s new Café Lounge.

ANNANDALE ARTIST RESIDENCY, JUNE 2025

Authier will be one of three participants in the month long Annandale artist-in-residence program in Annandale, Prince-Edward-Island, Canada.

MERCURIAL SEASON - SOLO EXHIBITION

Olga Korper Gallery, Toronto

Mercurial Season

February 1 – March 15, 2025

Opening reception: Saturday February 1st, from 2-5pm

Olga Korper Gallery is pleased to present a new body of work by celebrated Montreal-based painter, Melanie Authier.

https://www.olgakorpergallery.com/exhibitions/mercurial-season/

GROUP EXHIBITION

Praz-Delavallade, Los Angeles

Northern Exposure | L.A. Art Week

Olga Korper Gallery is presenting works by Melanie Authier, Sandra Brewster and Katherine Takpannie as part of Northern Exposure, an initiative of the

Consulate General of Canada in Los Angeles, highlighting Canadian contemporary art galleries. Participating Galleries: Blouin Division, Bradley Ertaskiran,

Feheley Fine Arts, Franz Kaka, Olga Korper Gallery, Pangée, Patel Brown, and Stephen Bulger Gallery.

February 24 – March 21, 2024

*Opening Reception, February 27, 2024, 6-9pm

Praz-Delvallade, 6150 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048

Curated by Margot Ross and Michael Slenske

GROUP EXHIBITION, OLGA KORPER GALLERY, TORONTO

Winter Group Exhibition 

Lois Andison, Melanie Authier, Lynne Cohen, Matt Donovan, Gerald Ferguson, Robert Fones, Shabnam K. Ghazi, Angela Grauerholz, Robert

Mapplethorpe, Kelly Mark, Ken Matsubara, Ken Nicol, Reinhard Reitzenstein, Ron Shuebrook, Barbara Steinman, and Katherine Takpannie

https://www.olgakorpergallery.com/exhibitions/winter-group-exhibition/

January 13 – February 3, 2024

Opening Reception: Saturday, January 13th from 2-5 pm