Murals

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.

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.

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. 

Julio Moreno conveys the importance of water in our lives, and the deadly effects that come in its scarcity.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This mural by artist Rafael Sottolichio (assisted by Olivier Roy) celebrates the World Trade Centre Montréal’s 20th anniversary.

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” (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.

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.

This is the first Montreal mural by Labrona, as part of a long-term vision for the beautification of the Latin Quarter. This mural depicts typical Labrona-esque characters, which is say multi-coloured faces with strong black traits.

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.

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.

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.

In this mural created by Annie Hamel, embroidery, draped fabrics and motifs from here and abroad create a fantastical landscape that highlights the cultural diversity of the Parc-Extension borough, which many residents consider a new homeland.

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.

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.

This artwork depicts characters from different cultures and ages in a joyful scenery, channelling the importance of the neighbourhood as a land of hope.