List of public art in Montreal facts for kids
Montreal is a vibrant city in Quebec, Canada, known for its rich history and culture. One of the coolest things about Montreal is its amazing collection of public art. Public art means artworks that are displayed in public places, like parks, squares, and even on buildings, for everyone to enjoy. It's like having an outdoor museum all around the city! These artworks tell stories about Montreal's past, celebrate important people, or simply add beauty and wonder to the city streets.
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Famous Statues and Memorials
Montreal has many statues and memorials that honor important figures and events. These artworks help us remember history and the people who shaped the city.
Honoring Leaders and Heroes
One of the most famous statues is the Angel of Victory at Windsor Station. This beautiful sculpture by Coeur de Lion McCarthy was created in 1922 to remember heroes. Another important one is the Boer War Memorial in Dorchester Square, made by George William Hill in 1907. It honors those who fought in the Boer War.
You can also find the Edward VII Monument in Phillips Square, sculpted by Louis-Philippe Hébert in 1914. He was a very busy artist, as he also created the Ignace Bourget Monument at Mary, Queen of the World Cathedral (1903), the John Young Monument at the Old Port of Montreal (1911), and the impressive Maisonneuve Monument in Place d'Armes (1893). This last one celebrates Paul de Chomedey, Sieur de Maisonneuve, who helped found Montreal!
Remembering Important People
Other statues celebrate people who made a big difference. The George-Étienne Cartier Monument by George William Hill (1919) stands in Mount Royal Park. Sir George-Étienne Cartier was a key figure in Canada's history.
In Place du Canada, you'll find the Macdonald Monument (1895) by George Edward Wade, honoring Canada's first Prime Minister, Sir John A. Macdonald. Also in Place du Canada is the Cenotaph, a memorial from 1924.
The Nelson's Column in Place Jacques-Cartier, built in 1809 by Robert Mitchell, is one of the oldest monuments in the city. And don't miss the Victoria Memorial in Victoria Square, created by Marshall Wood in 1869, dedicated to Queen Victoria.
Art in Montreal's Parks
Montreal's parks are not just for playing; they're also home to many beautiful sculptures.
René Lévesque Park
René Lévesque Park is like an outdoor gallery, featuring many interesting artworks. Here are just a few:
- Les cariatides by Dominique Valade (1988)
- Cheval à plume by Miroslav Frederik Maler (1988)
- China Wall by Jean-Marie Delavalle (1986)
- Le déjeuner sur l'herbe by Roger Langevin (1990)
- Détour : le grand jardin by Michel Goulet (1994)
- Écluses by Octavian Olariu (1994)
- Explorer by Mark Prent (1994)
- From A by Takera Narita (1986)
- Hermès by Graham Cantieni (1988)
- Hommage à René Lévesque by Robert Roussil (1988)
- The Passing Song by Catherine Widgery (1992)
- Le phare d'Archimède by Domininqe Rolland (1986)
- La pierre et le feu by Jean-Pierre Morin (1985)
- Signal pour Takis by Pierre Leblanc (1986)
- Site/Interlude by David Moore (1994)
- Souvenir de 1955 ou 2026 Roberval by Pierre Leblanc (1992)
- Story Rock by Bill Vazan (1986)
- La ville blanche by André Fournelle (1986)
- Vire au vent by Gilles Boisvert (1988)
- Vortexit II by Bill Vazan (2009)
- Les voûtes d'Ulysse by Guy Nadeau (1992)
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La Fontaine Park
La Fontaine Park also has several notable artworks, including:
- Debout by Dominque Rolland (1997)
- Les leçons singulières (volet 2) by Michel Goulet (1991)
- Obélisque en Hommage à Charles de Gaulle by Olivier Debré (1992)
- The Statue of Adam Dollard des Ormeaux by Alfred Laliberté and Alphonse Venne (1920)
- The Statue of Sir Louis-Hippolyte La Fontaine by Henri Hébert (1930)
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McGill University
The campus of McGill University is also home to several interesting sculptures:
- Danse de la Paix by Robert Roussil (1963)
- Exaltation by Giovanni (John) Porretta (1967)
- Fenêtre sur l'avenir by Marcel Barbeau (1992)
- Polypède by Charles Daudelin (1967)
- Square Forms and Circles by Barbara Hepworth (1963)
- The Three Graces by Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney (1913)
- The Roddick Gates by Gratton D. Thompson.
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Modern and Unique Artworks
Montreal also has many modern and unique pieces that add a special touch to the city.
Interactive and Digital Art
Cité Mémoire in Old Montreal by Michel Lemieux and Victor Pilon (2017) is a really cool project. It uses projections to bring historical figures and moments to life on buildings and in public spaces, making history interactive!
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Playful and Thought-Provoking Pieces
The English Pug and the French Poodle by Marc Andre J. Fortier (2013) at 500 Place D'Armes is a fun and interesting sculpture. Another unique piece is La Joute by Jean-Paul Riopelle (1970) in Place Jean-Paul-Riopelle, which is a large, dynamic sculpture with water and fire elements.
Les chuchoteuses (The Whisperers) by Rose-Aimée Bélanger (2002) on Rue Saint-Paul shows figures whispering, inviting you to wonder what they are saying.
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Other Notable Artworks
- After Babel, a Civic Square by Marlene Hilton-Moore and Jean McEwen (1993) in Le Parterre.
- Anamnèse 1+1 by Alain-Martin Richard (2017) in Frédéric-Back Park.
- Athéna by Spyros Gokakis (1997) in Athena Park.
- Cactus modulaire by Robert Roussil (1986) at La Laurentienne Building.
- Cadran solaire by Herman J. van der Heide (1967) at Rio Tinto Alcan Planetarium.
- Continuum 2009 (à la mémoire de Pierre Perrault) by Roland Poulin (2009) in Promenade Bellerive Park.
- Enterspace by Maurice Lemieux (1981) near Peel station.
- Entourage Guimard by Hector Guimard (1967) in Victoria Square.
- Female Landscape by Gerald Gladstone (1972) in Place Ville Marie.
- La Fermière by Alfred Laliberté (1915) at Maisonneuve Market.
- Fontaine du Square Saint-Louis by Jordan L. Mott (1849) in Saint-Louis Square.
- Hommage à Marguerite Bourgeoys by Jules Lasalle (1988) in Place Marguerite-Bourgeoys.
- Hommage à Maurice Richard by Annick Bourgeau.
- Irish Commemorative Stone.
- Jeanne Mance Monument by Louis-Philippe Hébert at Hôtel-Dieu de Montréal.
- Lion of Belfort by George William Hill and Robert Findlay (1897) in Dorchester Square.
- Le Lion de la Feuillée by René Dardel (1831) in Montreal Botanical Garden.
- Marie-Victorin Statue by Sylvia Daoust (1951) in Place d'Armes.
- Mihai Eminescu Statue by Vasile Gorduz (2005) in Parc Devonshire/Place de la Roumanie.
- Monument à Isabelle la Catholique by José Planes (1958) in Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park.
- Monument aux braves de N.D.G. by David Estrom (1919).
- Monument aux Braves de Verdun by Coeur de lion McCarthy (1924).
- Mount Royal Cross on Mount Royal.
- Nicolaus Copernicus Monument by Bertel Thorvaldsen (1967) at Rio Tinto Alcan Planetarium .
- Non titré (Murale peinte) by an unknown artist (1850) in Parc Marcel-Léger.
- Les petits baigneurs by Alfred Laliberté (1916).
- Pioneers' Obelisk by J.A.U. Baudry (1893) in Place d'Youville.
- Robert Burns Memorial by George Anderson Lawson (1930) in Dorchester Square.
- Salvador Allende Monument (L'arc) by Michel de Broin (2009) in Parc Jean-Drapeau.
- Statue of Amphitrite, wife of Poseidon by Dieudonné-Barthélémy Guibal (1750) in World Trade Centre Montreal.
- Statue of André Bessette (Monument au Frère André) by Émile Brunet (1986) in Place du frère Andre.
- Statue of Émilie Gamelin (Monument à Émilie Gamelin) by Raoul Hunter (1999).
- Statue of Guy Lafleur at Bell Centre.
- Statue of Howie Morenz at Bell Centre.
- Statue of Jean Béliveau at Bell Centre.
- Statue of Jean Drapeau (Monument à Jean Drapeau) by Annick Bourgeau (2001) in Place de la Dauversière.
- Statue of Jean Vauquelin (Monument à Jean Vauquelin) by Eugène-Paul Benet (1927) in Vauquelin Square.
- Statue of Maurice Richard at Bell Centre.
- Tai Chi Single Whip by Ju Ming in Victoria Square.
- Tenderness by Paul Lancz at the corner of Sherbrooke Street & Peel Street.
- Tower of Songs, Hommage à Leonard Cohen by Miles MacGregor (El Mac) and Gene Pendon (2017) on Crescent Street.
- Le Village imaginé. «Le Renard l’emporte, le suit à la trace…» by Pierre Bourgault (2005) in Marguerite Bourgeoys Park.
- War Memorial of Montreal West by George William Hill (1921) in Memorial Park, Montreal West.
- Wilfrid Laurier Memorial (Monument à Sir Wilfrid Laurier) by Joseph-Émile Brunet (1953) in Dorchester Square.
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