MR21
MR21, which stands for Monument for Recognition in the 21st century, offers an immersive journey through Acadian history and the heritage of Moncton’s impressive 1939 Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption Cathedral. Visitors can view the art, architecture, and stained-glass windows through interactive 3D displays that bring details from the ceilings down to eye level, on giant screens that are navigated one by one. Stained glass windows created by French master Auguste Labouret in the 1950s depict only female Biblical characters, considered extremely unusual for the time, and were made using a unique process patented by the artist that creates an extraordinary depth and expressiveness to the glass. A 360-degree presentation on the life and achievements of Louis-Joseph Arthur Melanson, the church’s founder, is projected on the walls of the chapel using specialized sound effects, lights and music, while animation techniques seamlessly blend archival photos with recently shot footage. The cathedral's blend of Art Deco, Neo-Gothic, and Byzantine styles makes it a fascinating landmark of Acadian and western religious heritage; it also houses the largest organ in Atlantic Canada.
MR21, which stands for Monument for Recognition in the 21st century, offers an immersive journey through Acadian history and the heritage of Moncton’s impressive 1939 Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption Cathedral. Visitors can view the art, architecture, and stained-glass windows through interactive 3D displays that bring details from the ceilings down to eye level, on giant screens that are navigated one by one. Stained glass windows created by French master Auguste Labouret in the 1950s depict only female Biblical characters, considered extremely unusual for the time, and were made using a unique process patented by the artist that creates an extraordinary depth and expressiveness to the glass. A 360-degree presentation on the life and achievements of Louis-Joseph Arthur Melanson, the church’s founder, is projected on the walls of the chapel using specialized sound effects, lights and music, while animation techniques seamlessly blend archival photos with recently shot footage. The cathedral's blend of Art Deco, Neo-Gothic, and Byzantine styles makes it a fascinating landmark of Acadian and western religious heritage; it also houses the largest organ in Atlantic Canada.
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