Arsenal Contemporary Art is a private contemporary art and cultural initiative founded by patrons Pierre and Anne-Marie Trahan. It is devoted to the support, promotion and development of Canadian contemporary art through diverse endeavors, including the showcase of Canadian contemporary artists, alongside international artists, in exhibitions that are curated in-house and by invited international curators. Opened in 2011 in Montreal, Arsenal Contemporary Art has since expanded to include locations in Toronto (2013) and New York (2017). Although some exhibitions travel from one location to another, the programming of each location is tailored to its respective community, space and audience. Since its opening, Arsenal has presented works by local and international artists such as David Altmejd, Korakrit Arunanondchai, Nicolas Baier, Patrick Bernatchez, Patrick Coutu, Michel de Broin, Tracey Emin, the Gao brothers, Rodney Graham, Rashid Johnson, Anselm Kiefer, Nate Lowman, Caroline Monnet, Takashi Murakami, Jean-Michel Othoniel, Ugo Rondinone, Allison Schulnik, Marc Séguin, David Spriggs and Claire Tabouret.
