Wartin Pantois

Histoires abymées - Collectibles

In Histoires abymées – Collectibles, Wartin Pantois questions the social construction of reality by offering "memories" made from archival photographs, from which he often removes the characters and recomposes the narrative.
These odd collectible memories, born from a fabricated nostalgia, are discovered through repetition and accumulation, echoing the multiplicity of imaginations disseminated and amplified in our post-truth era.
This thought-provoking installation blurs the line between archive, fiction, and collective memory.

After being presented at the Monique-Corriveau Library (July 12 – September 8), the exhibition Histoires abîmées – Collectibles by Wartin Pantois is now on view at the Claire-Martin Library, from September 20 to October 30, 2025

BIOGRAPHy

Wartin Pantois is a socially engaged visual artist based in Québec City. He creates impactful artworks in public spaces, often with political or social dimensions. Through photography, video, and installation, he brings attention to the blind spots of our society: forgotten figures, erased narratives, and marginalized voices.

His in situ interventions, both poetic and critical, have been shown in numerous exhibitions across Québec and internationally.