Montreal is.........(part 2)

Montreal is Public Art

Montreal is Murals

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Monsieur Rose (aka Mr. Pink)

Monsieur Rose is a collection of 15 pink sculptures that are scattered around downtown Montreal. The sculptures are the emblems of Mignonisme (cute-ism) a movement founded by artist Philippe Katherine, that “celebrates beauty in simplicity and wonderment in the everyday through touching and funny creations”

Here’s a sample:

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More public art:

This piece is called Self-Portrait and is by Nicholas Baier. It’s a nickel meeting room installed inside a glass cube and is located in Place Ville Marie.

The Ring, also at Place Ville Marie.

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Street Murals:

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And finally……

A couple of images from a historical tableau projected on the side of the courthouse.