Montreal, Canada, 1993

Comedy through the ages
The exhibition was held in downtown Montreal at the Laughter Museum, five storeys of a former brasserie.
Trying to confine laughing can be a dangerous exploit. To kindle the spark that triggers off a smile, the visit itinerary had to play on surprise and push the visitors' curiosity as far as it can go.
In a labyrinth of settings, the scenography of this exhibition-show manufactures giggles by conjuring up unexpected misunderstandings and changes. The juxtaposition of very contrasted spaces keeps people hovering between morbid humour, tender fun, bursts of laughter and sarcastic grins.