Murals

Mural Locations

  • Les conteurs

    This 2000-square foot mural was created by Richard Morin as part of the 50th anniversary celebrations of the National Theatre School of Canada (NTS). It pays homage to the disciplines taught at the NTS and is a testament to the vital artistic and cultural contribution of the NTS in the community.

  • Machine consciente

    At first glance, this mural resembles a stage set, depicting a giant motor, surrounded by actors and extras. When we take a closer look, we become aware of the richness and solidity of our human and technical potential. It reminds us that we only have to look within ourselves to find solutions to the threat of environmental issues.

  • L’euphorie des sages

    This 1200 square feet mural painted by Carlito Dalceggio pays homage to its street residents, referred to by the artist as “the wise ones”. Just like the Mayan calendar predicts the end of a cycle in 2012, the artist views this date as the end of an era and the commencement of a new form of energy. The mural represents the joy and ecstasy that will overcome the neighborhood wise ones, particularly those that congregate around Prince-Arthur Street and St-Louis Square. 

  • Nous sommes ici

    The triptych of murals Nous Sommes Ici was created at the Place Normandie Housing Complex in Montreal-North. The silhouettes and the characters represent all generations, particularly the young, as well as friendship, mutual aid, sports and the arts. The trees evoke the community and its roots, strength and perseverance, dreams and hopes. The map clearly identifies Montreal-North as a place of pride and multiculturalism.

  • Diversitree

    The artist Peru Dyer was asked to create a 1400 square feet mural that symbolically celebrates cultural diversity, a theme, which greatly represents the Notre-Dame-de-Grâce neighborhood known for bringing together its many ethnic communities.

  • Jeu de mots

    This mural celebrates the hundredth anniversary of the mythic building that houses the Théâtre du Nouveau Monde (once the Gayety), a building that has always held the theatre as its vocation.

  • Le marais

    Covering 1,100 sq. ft., this bright and colorful mural depicts endangered, native species as part of a marsh – a greater ecosystem – threatened by urban development.

  • Racines et horizons

    VSMPE is Montreal’s most ethnically diverse borough, encompassing about 75 different communities, including francophone, Italian, Greek, East Indian, Portuguese, Vietnamese, Maghrebi, and Haitian populations. Consequently, MU wanted to create a mural in VSMPE about cultural exchange.

  • La traversée

    “La Traversée” (The Crossing), a mural produced by MU in partnership with The Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated, was carried out by Rafael Sottolichio in the pedestrian crossing of the Île Sainte-Hélène pavilion under the Jacques-Cartier Bridge deck.

  • Generations

    Painted during Présence Autochtone, Montreal First Peoples Festival, the mural by Gene Pendon — Montreal artist involved with First Peoples communities in Nunavut — pays tribute to the Innu women of Northern Quebec fighting for respect and protection of their rich natural, historical, human and cultural heritage.

  • Mémoire du coeur

    This mural depicts two people hugging, evoking the fact that Alzheimer’s disease deprives people of their memories, but not of emotions or feelings. The mural also contains several forget-me-nots, a flower which is symbolically associated with the Society.

  • Cessez-le-feu

    The completion of the Mural “Cessez-le-feu” (Ceasefire) beautifully marks the conclusion of an important series which artist Phillip Adams began in 2012 at the Habitations Jeanne-Mance that is based on the four elements.

  • //\//\

    Titled //\//\, the mural showcases the Town’s colours and history. Mount Royal’s urban plan was used as a canvas on which to depict the Town’s unique character, railway-related founding and rural past.

  • May an Old Song Open a New World

    The mural May and Old Song Open a New World produced by MU and created by Gene Pendon and Bryan Beyung — both of Asian descent —, celebrates the richness of the Chinese culture and the significant contribution of its people to Montreal’s cultural diversity. The project is consistent with the broader revitalization efforts of the Chinatown tourist hub.

  • Résonance

    This mural symbolizes creativity and the ephemeral quality of the night. Shapes, music and ideas all disappear into the darkness, reminding us of how important it is to seize the moment.

  • Le marbre

    Produced by MU and created by William Patrick and Adam Sajkowski, this mural covers the three walls of the commentator’s booth at the baseball diamond located at Parc Clémentine-de-la-Rousselière in Pointe-aux-Trembles.

  • Rébus – Série MURS À MOTS

    Produced by MU as part of the Murs à mots (Walls with Words) collection on Savoie Avenue, this mural was designed by La Camaraderie and painted by the MU artistic team. It depicts a long rebus composed of quotes from three authors – Julien Green, Dany Laferrière and Emmanuel Cocke – about reading, libraries and authors. This project came to fruition thanks to the Ville-Marie borough, the BaNQ, the Société de développement du Quartier latin and Benjamin Moore.