Artist
Practical information
Type of exhibition: Antique toy show
Date and location: November 14, 2025 to February 1, 2026 at Galerie Renée-Blain
Galerie Renée-Blain* opening hours :
- Wednesday and Thursday, 4 to 8 p.m.
- Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
*The gallery’s opening hours may be extended to accommodate City events presented at the Centre socioculturel Alphonse-Lepage.
Collectors Stéphane Corriveau and Marlène Lemieux will be on hand at Galerie Renée-Blain to answer your questions about L’histoire des jouets on the following dates:
- Sunday, December 7, 2025
- Sunday, December 14, 2025
- Saturday, January 17, 2026
Description
From the days when they were made by craftsmen to today’s mass production, the toy industry has been influenced by many aspects of our society. Wars, the railway and automobile industries, cinema, theater and television are just a few examples of the evolution of our societies, and their influences can be seen in toys from every era. This very special industry has not evolved in the same way or at the same speed in all countries, and this collection is testimony to that. The Toy Story exhibition is the ideal event for families and individuals to come and admire the world of toys and learn from their stories.
Biography
Stéphane Corriveau and Marlène Lemieux have been collecting vintage toys since 2013. They scoured flea markets, garage sales, church basements and donation/sharing centers across the province of Québec for unique finds. In this way, they have built up an impressive collection of toys. They have been presenting exhibitions and lectures since 2018.
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ℹ️ Galerie Renée-Blain will be closed from December 15, 2025 to January 9, 2026.
